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Gravitational‐wave high‐energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All‐sky Monitor (GECAM) is a space‐borne instrument dedicated to monitoring high‐energy transients, including Terrestrial Gamma‐ray Flashes (TGFs) and Terrestrial Electron Beams (TEBs). We implemented a TGF/TEB search algorithm for GECAM, with which 147 bright TGFs, 2 typical TEBs and 2 special TEB‐like events are identified during an effective observation time of ∼9 months. We show that, with gamma‐ray and charged particle detectors, GECAM can effectively identify and distinguish TGFs and TEBs, and measure their temporal and spectral properties in detail. A very high TGF‐lightning association rate of ∼80% is obtained between GECAM and GLD360 in east Asia region. Plain Language Summary: Terrestrial gamma‐ray flashes (TGFs) and Terrestrial Electron Beams (TEBs) represent the most energetic radioactive phenomena in the atmosphere of the Earth. They reflect a natural particle accelerator that can boost electrons up to at least several tens of mega electron volts and produce gamma‐ray radiation. With novel detection technologies, Gravitational‐wave high‐energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All‐sky Monitor (GECAM) is a new powerful instrument to observe TGFs and TEBs, as well as study their properties. For example, it is difficult for most space‐borne high‐energy instruments to distinguish between TGFs and TEBs. However, we show here that, with the joint observation of gamma‐ray and charged particle detectors, GECAM can effectively identify TGFs and TEBs. GECAM can also reveal their fine features in the light curves and spectra. Key Points: During 9‐month observation, Gravitational‐wave high‐energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All‐sky Monitor (GECAM) has detected 147 bright Terrestrial Gamma‐ray Flashes (TGFs), 2 typical Terrestrial Electron Beams (TEBs), and 2 special TEB‐like eventsWith novel detector design, GECAM can effectively classify TGFs and TEBs, and reveal their fine temporal featuresWe obtained a very high TGF‐lightning association rate (∼80%) between GECAM and GLD360 in east Asia region [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Poor oral health has been reported among various psychiatric populations. Little is known regarding the oral health among psychiatric patients in Asia. Aims: To examine the oral health status of a group of Chinese psychiatric inpatients in a long-term rehabilitation facility. Methods: A dental survey using the WHO standardised dental evaluation form was conducted in adult psychiatric patients in a rehabilitation programme. A qualified dentist examined all consenting patients. Results: Ninety-one patients (64.8% male; mean age: 44.7 ± 9.9 years; mean length of illness: 20.3 ± 11.5 years) were included in the study, the majority (80.2%) diagnosed with schizophrenia. Malocclusion was found in 79.1% of patients. The mean number of missing teeth was 9.5 ± 8.9. Bleeding on probing, calculus, shallow and deep pockets were found in 7.1%, 71.8%, 72.9% and 28.2% of patients, respectively. Dental caries were found in 75.3% of dentate patients. The mean number of caries per patient was 5.5 ± 6.1. Fifty-four per cent of patients needed dental extraction and 78.8% required conservative dental treatment. Older age and length of illness were significantly associated with poor dental health. Conclusions: Oral health status of chronic psychiatric patients seems to be considerably worse than that of the general population. Mental health professionals should pay more attention to preventive oral health habits of psychiatric patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]