| A study of Gulf War veterans with a possible deployment-related syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17967750 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A previous symptom-based survey of veterans of the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War suggested a neurological syndrome (blurred vision, loss of balance/dizziness, tremors/shaking, and speech difficulty). The authors conducted the present study to determine whether specific findings could indicate an organic basis for this possible syndrome. They completed an extensive clinical and laboratory evaluation on Gulf War veterans with all 4 symptoms, using 3 comparison groups. A single clinically based neurological syndrome could not be identified. No deployment-related exposure appeared to explain the pattern of symptoms, but this evaluation suggested comorbidities and possibly multiple vaccines as important contributors. Many of the neurological symptoms reported by the studied veterans appear to have an organic basis, but comorbidities must be excluded before researchers can conclude that a definitive syndrome exists. |
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Authors:
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Paul H Levine; Perry K Richardson; Ladan Zolfaghari; Sean D Cleary; Craig E Geist; Samuel Potolicchio; Heather A Young; Samuel J Simmens; David Schessel; Kenneth Williams; Clare M Mahan; Han K Kang |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of environmental & occupational health Volume: 61 ISSN: 1933-8244 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Environ Occup Health Publication Date: 2006 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-30 Completed Date: 2007-11-27 Revised Date: 2008-05-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101282564 Medline TA: Arch Environ Occup Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 271-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, DC 20037, USA. sphphl@gwumc.edu |
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Adult Female Gulf War* Humans Male Medical History Taking Middle Aged Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis, epidemiology* Physical Examination Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology* Syndrome Vaccines / administration & dosage Veterans* |
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0/Vaccines |
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