Somatic symptom disorder in dermatology

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is defined by the prominence of somatic symptoms associated with abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to the symptoms, resulting in significant distress and impairment. Individuals with these disorders are more commonly encountered in primary care and other medical settings, including dermatology practice, than in psychiatric and other mental health settings. What defines the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as abnormal is that they are excessive, that is, out of proportion to other patients with similar somatic symptoms, and that they result in significant distress and impairment. SSD may occur with or without the presence of a diagnosable dermatologic disorder. When a dermatologic disorder is present, SSD should be considered when the patient is worrying too much about his or her skin, spending too much time and energy on it, and especially if the patient complains of many nondermatologic symptoms in addition. The differential diagnosis includes other psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, delusions of parasitosis, and body dysmorphic disorder

Food Safety and Demand: Consumer Preferences for Imported Pork in Urban China

China’s transition into a developed economy is driving changes in consumer preferences and demand for foods. The objective of this study is to assess and measure consumers’ preferences for and attitudes toward imported pork in urban China. Estimated logit models based on a consumer survey conducted in 2008 reveal that individuals’ age, shopping location, and food safety concerns significantly influence their willingness to pay for U.S. pork. Factors affecting purchasing behavior of Western-style pork cuts versus traditional Chinese cuts are also evaluated. Consumers’ food safety concerns were linked to a previous lean-meat additive scare and a lack of confidence in the Chinese food inspection system.Consumer/Household Economics, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Livestock Production/Industries,

Consumer Preferences for U.S. Pork in Urban China

China’s transition into a developed economy is driving changes in consumer preferences and demand for foods. To evaluate consumer preferences for U.S. pork in urban China, primary data were collected in two metropolitan areas- Beijing and Shanghai. Estimated logit models revealed that an individual’s age, shopping location and food safety concerns significantly influenced their willingness-to-pay for U.S. pork. A proportional linear model was developed to evaluate factors affecting purchasing behavior of western-style pork cuts vs. traditional Chinese cuts. Food safety concerns were linked to a previous lean-meat additive scare and a lack of consumer confidence on the Chinese food inspection system.China, U.S. Pork, Willingness-to-pay, Ordered Logit, food safety, Agricultural and Food Policy, Consumer/Household Economics, Marketing, D120, D190, M390, Q130, Q180,

Aspectos de la política hídrica en Mendoza durante el primer peronismo (1946-1952) : el caso de los regentes de la cuenca inferior del Río Tunuyán

En los últimos años los estudios históricos que tienen como objetivo analizar el primer peronismo han crecido considerablemente. Una de las aristas en estas investigaciones giró en torno a las políticas públicas. No obstante, la política hídrica en Mendoza durante estos años no ha sido objeto de atención, más allá de lo estratégico que es para una provincia semidesértica el eficiente manejo de este recurso. En vista de ello, el presente artículo pretende analizar ciertas políticas públicas en materia hídrica implementadas durante este particular periodo. Para ello, la investigación se focalizará, entre otras cosas, en desentrañar las demandas, los conflictos, y las respuestas brindadas por las autoridades como también los beneficios obtenidos por un grupo particular de regantes. Concretamente se pondrá la atención en los usuarios ubicados en el tramo bajo del río Tunuyán, en el marco del nombramiento de Alejandro Barraud (1949-1951) en la dirección del Departamento General de Irrigación mendocino.In recent years the historical studies that aims to analyze the first Peronism have grown considerably. One of the cornerstones of this research was public policy. However, the water policy in Mendoza during these years has not been the object of attention, beyond what is strategic for a semi-desert province the efficient management of this resource. In view of this, the present article tries to analyze certain public policies in hydric matter implemented during this particular period. To this end, the research will focus, among other things, on unraveling the demands, conflicts, and responses provided by the authorities as well as the benefits gained by a particular group of irrigators. Specifically, attention can be given to the users located in the lower section of the Tunuyán river, under the appointment of Alejandro Barraud (1949-1951) to the direction of the General Department of Irrigation.Fil: Ortega, Laura L. . CONICET. CRICYT. INCIHUSA (Instituto de Ciencias Sociales, Humanas y Ambientales