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Aims Eating disorders often present as a significant challenge in adolescents; especially with regards to early diagnosis and intervention. This case report explores the complex presentation of a 15-year-old female initially suspected of having an eating disorder. The complexity in this case lies in the differentiation between a formal eating disorder and disordered eating, emphasising the importance of thorough assessment and understanding of the underlying psychological factors. Methods This patient presented to the CAMHS eating disorders team having lost 14 kg in 6 weeks. Such an alarming weight loss had triggered the urgent referral and review. These symptoms initially suggested a classic eating disorder. However as the patient spent more time on the physical health ward a comprehensive evaluation revealed underlying issues related to body image, self-esteem, and emotional wellbeing as well as complex family dynamics leading to a diagnosis of disordered eating rather than a specific eating disorder. The multidimensional approach involved collaboration between mental health professionals, paediatricians and dieticians, to address the multifaceted nature of the condition whilst the patient was admitted to a physical health ward. Results The case highlights the intricate interplay between physical and psychological factors contributing to disordered eating behaviours in adolescence. Factors such as societal pressures, peer influences, personal expectations as well as dynamics within a family home may all contribute to a distorted relationship with food and body image. Recognising these complexities is crucial for tailored interventions that address the root causes rather than merely focusing on symptomatic relief. We also established in this case the difference in efficacy between utilising aripiprazole vs olanzapine in terms of treatment of anorexic cognitions. Conclusion This case study underscores the necessity of a thorough and holistic approach in assessment, diagnosis and management of eating-related concerns in adolescents. By differentiating between eating disorders and disordered eating, healthcare professionals may better accommodate interventions to address the specific needs of the individual. Early identification and comprehensive care, involving medical, nutritional, and psychological components, are essential for promoting healthy relationships with food and preventing the escalation of disordered eating into more severe conditions.

“Mental Health needs a great deal of attention.It’s the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with.”-Adam AntPoems of mental health issues with use of imagery and rythm

Abstract Background During the past six decades, remarkable success on malaria control has been made in China. The major experience could be shared with other malaria endemic countries including Tanzania with high malaria burden. Especially, China’s 1–3-7 model for malaria elimination is one of the most important refined experiences from many years’ efforts and key innovation measures for malaria elimination in China. Methods The China-UK-Tanzania pilot project on malaria control was implemented from April, 2015 to June, 2018, which was an operational research with two communities receiving the proposed interventions and two comparable communities serving as control sites. The World Health Organization “Test, Treat, Track” (WHO-T3) Initiative, which calls for every suspected case to receive a diagnostic test, every confirmed case to be treated, and for the disease to be tracked, was integrated with Chinese experiences on malaria control and elimination for exploration of a proper model tailored to the local settings. Application of China’s 1–3-7 model integrating with WHO-T3 initiative and local resources aiming at reducing the burden of malaria in terms of morbidity and mortality by 30% in the intervention communities in comparison with that at the baseline survey. Discussion The China-UK-Tanzania pilot project on malaria control was that at China's first pilot project on malaria control in Africa, exploring the feasibility of Chinese experiences by China-Africa collaboration, which is expected that the strategies and approaches used in this project could be potential for scaling up in Tanzania and African countries, and contribute to the acceleration of malaria control and elimination in Africa.

This article pays tribute to Donald M. Londahl-Smidt, who wrote "Research Notes" for the Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association (JJSHA) from 1997 to 2022. These notes focused on primary sources related to German auxiliary troops who fought for the British during the American War for Independence. The article highlights the efforts of various scholars who helped acquire, translate, and publish these documents. It also provides a summary of the collections purchased each year and the key topics discussed in the "Research Notes." The article encourages readers to utilize these documents for their own research. Additionally, the given text is a compilation of research notes from various volumes of "The Hessians" publication, spanning from 2008 to 2022. The notes detail the documents purchased, other collections and terms, related translations and articles, and provide links to online resources related to German troops during the American Revolution. The research notes cover a range of topics, including correspondences, diaries, and military uniforms, and provide valuable resources for researchers interested in this subject. [Extracted from the article]

Arrowsmith is a unique computer-assisted strategy designed to assist investigators in detecting biologically-relevant connections between two disparate sets of articles in Medline. This paper describes how an inter-institutional consortium of neuroscientists used the UIC Arrowsmith web interface http://arrowsmith.psych.uic.edu in their daily work and guided the development, refinement and expansion of the system into a suite of tools intended for use by the wider scientific community.

Based on our recent work, this paper reviews our theoretical study on gallium nitride (GaN) light-emitting-diode (LED). The focus of the paper is to improve LED light extraction efficiency through various nano-grating designs. The gratings can be designed at different locations, such as at the top, the middle, and the bottom, on the LED. They also can be made of different materials. In this study, we first present a GaN LED error-grating simulation model. Second, nano Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) top gratings are studied and compared with conventional LED (CLED) using standing wave analysis. Third, we present results related to a patterned sapphire substrate (PSS), SiO2 Nanorod array (NR), and Ag bottom reflection layer. Finally, we investigate the nano-top ITO grating performance over different wavelengths to validate our design simulation, which focusing on a single wavelength of 460 nm.

In the Hurricane's Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown. By Nathaniel Philbrick. (New York, NY: Viking, 2018. Pp. xv, 366. $30.00.) In his third book [...]

An academic librarian answered 24 questions using reference books, then tried to answer the same questions using an Internet search engine (Metacrawler). Evaluates the results of the Internet searches and discusses implications for library reference services and reference book publishers; Internet user expectations and satisfaction; and librarians as Internet evaluators. (PEN)

Paleoproductivity is a critical component in past ocean biogeochemistry, but accurate reconstructions of productivity are often hindered by limited integration of proxies. Here, we integrate geochemical (phosphorus) and micropaleontological proxies at millennial timescales, revealing that the coccolithophore record in the Subantarctic zone of the South Atlantic Ocean is driven largely by variations in marine phosphorus availability. A quantitative micropaleontological and geochemical analysis carried out in sediments retrieved from ODP Site 1089 (Subantarctic Zone) reveals that most of the export productivity in this region over the last 0.5 my was due to coccolithophores. Glacial periods were generally intervals of high productivity, with productivity reaching a peak at terminations. Particularly high productivity was observed at Termination V and Termination IV, events that are characterized by high abundance of coccolithophores and maxima in the phosphorus/titanium and strontium/titanium records. We link the increase in productivity both to regional oceanographic phenomena, i.e., the northward displacement of the upwelling cell of the Antarctic divergence when the ice-sheet expanded, and to the increase in the inventory of phosphorus in the ocean due to enhanced transfer of this nutrient from continental margins during glacial lowstands in sea level. The Mid-Brunhes interval stands out from the rest of the record, being dominated by the small and highly-calcified species Gephyrocapsa caribbeanica that provides most of the carbonate in these sediments. This likely represents higher availability of phosphorus in the surface ocean, especially in mesotrophic and oligotrophic zones. Under these condition, some coccolithophore species developed an r-strategy (opportunistic species; growth rate maximized) resulting in the bloom of G. caribbeanica. These seasonal blooms of may have inducedwhite tides similar to those observed today in Emiliania huxleyi.

Civilian in Peace, Soldier in War: The Army National Guard, 1636-2000. By Michael D. Doubler. (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2003. Pp. xxiv, 460. $17.95.) The Rise of the National [...]

British Atlantic, American Frontier: Spaces of Power in Early Modern British America, by Stephen J. Hornsby. Hanover, New Hampshire, University Press of New England, 2005. xviii, 307 pp. $60.00 US [...]