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Gulf War Illness Research
Discusses possible causes for the disease, how to detect it, and possible treatments.Category Society Military Issues Health Gulf War Illnessgulf war illnesses Research. Studies on gulf war illnesses Chronic Infections.Identification of Mycoplasmal Infections in Gulf War Illness Patients
http://www.immed.org/illness/gulfwar_illness_research.html

Extractions: Studies on Gulf War Illnesses: Chronic Infections Identification of Mycoplasmal Infections in Gulf War Illness Patients: Scientists at The Institute for Molecular Medicine have found that slightly under one-half of the very sick Gulf War Illness patients in a pilot study with the signs and symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia have chronic invasive infections involving certain uncommon mycoplasmas, such as Mycoplasma fermentans (incognitus strain). This has now been confirmed in a large Department of Defense - Department of Veterans' Affairs clinical trial. Staff at The Institute for Molecular Medicine have recommended that these infections can be successfully treated with certain antibiotics, allowing the recovery of patients who have been long-term disabled. Similarly, in ongoing preliminary studies on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibomyalgia patients, we have found that a subset of patients have mycoplasmal infections that can be successfully treated with antibiotics, allowing patients to recover from their illnesses. Identification of Other Infections in Gulf War Illness Patients: The Institute for Molecular Medicine has been engaged in examining the blood of Gulf War Illness, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia patients for chronic infections that could explain their clinical conditions. So far, in preliminary research we have found that some patients have microorganism infections, such as those caused by
Office Of The Special Assistant For The Gulf War Illnesses
Official government site, that provides declassified documents with potential relevance for affected Category Society Military Issues Health Gulf War IllnessGulfLINK is the official WorldWide Web Information Service from the Office ofthe Special Assistant for gulf war illnesses in cooperation with the Defense
http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/

Extractions: for Gulf War Illnesses CASE NARRATIVES, INFO PAPERS ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE REPORTS CURRENT NEWS HELP FOR VETERANS ... E-MAIL M essage from the S pecial A ssistant for G ulf W ar I llnesses March 25, 2003 GulfLINK is the best source of information about the events of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield, and the investigations into the possible causes of the illnesses of some Gulf War veterans. GulfLINK remains focused on those operations and their aftermath. The Department of Defense maintains a broad Internet presence to help military members, veterans and the general public informed about issues pertaining to our military. By visiting the right Web site, visitors can get the information they need. DeploymentLINK provides up-to-date information on current and other past military deployments and operations involving the U.S. military. It is also where you will find the best data on areas of concern to today's deploying servicemembers - things like depleted uranium - and for prior veterans - like the ongoing investigation onto Project 112 You will also see links to other related Web sites on this page.
Gulf War Illnesses
Official VA site. Support information, resources, and archives of their newsletter.Category Society Military Issues Health Gulf War Illness 2001 (English) (Espanol); Q A Brochure gulf war illnesses, May 2001(English) (Espanol); Journal Article Summaries; Gulf War Manual;
http://www.va.gov/health/environ/persgulf.htm

Extractions: health questions regarding Gulf service may call toll-free... VA Gulf War Veterans Information Helpline: 1-800-PGW-VETS "Gulf War Reports: Each year the Research Working Group prepares an Annual Report to Congress on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses" Veterans Health Initiative (VHI) Gulf War The following is a list of Gulf War related articles, reviews and brochures: GULF WAR RISK FACTOR REPORT REPRINTS GulfLINK Medical Information (GulfLINK is a DoD site, if you choose this site you will be exiting the VA) www.gulflink.osd.mil/medsearch
CNN - Study Says Gulf War Illnesses Caused By Toxins - Jan. 8, 1997
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/US/9701/08/gulf.war.stress/

Extractions: Web posted at: 11:50 p.m. EST Latest developments: WASHINGTON (CNN) Army Col. Herb Smith once taught physical education, but he's been on crutches since returning from the Gulf War. He's had days when he was in so much pain, he could only lie in bed while tears ran down his face. Suggest to him as a blue ribbon presidential panel did on Tuesday that stress may be part of his problem, and he'll suggest that the government is in denial. "I think if they had been more compassionate, more realistic in believing that problems really did exist rather that blowing it off as a psychological problem for every single person, they wouldn't be getting the press coverage they get today," Smith says. At least 5,000 of the 80,000 Gulf War veterans have illnesses that have not yet been diagnosed. The Defense Department and Veterans Administration have insisted that no single Gulf War syndrome or pattern has been found to show that the veterans have similar ailments. But a study released Wednesday by researchers from Southwestern Medical Center at the University of Texas appears to substantiate what Smith and others have been saying.
National Gulf War Resource Center, Inc.
Nonprofit group provides information, advocacy and support for those affected by Gulf War Syndrome. Find fact sheets, news and research. conference are to share new information about gulf war illnesses from leading experts, decide upon our advocacy agenda
http://www.ngwrc.org/

Extractions: New! Discuss the latest updates on the NGWRC web site. WASHINGTON (AP) The Department of Defense is not following a 1998 law that requires soldiers to get medical examinations before and after their deployment, a House member said Tuesday. A DOD official says the law is being followed. Full article here Read about NGWRC's position on the war with Iraq. Gulf War Facts Get the latest Gulf War Facts here, including the new November 2002 Gulf War report from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The NGWRC is now hosting the Anthrax Vaccine Network I am not a number. Check out the American Legion's new campaign for better healthcare. You can donate on-line with paypal! Attend the th Annual Gulf War Veterans Conference May Kansas City, MO. You are invited to the NGWRCs 7th Annual Gulf War Veterans Conference in Kansas City, MO. This years conference should be exciting and informative. The main objectives of our conference
Covering UP Gulf War Illnesses
It won't go away .TheGolem. gulf war illnesses. From the American Gulf War Veterans Association
http://pnews.org/art/4art/Riley.shtml

Extractions: TheGolem webmaster@pnews.org The military and the U.S. government has denied any connection between the war and the illnesses which have caused death and sickness for tens of thousands of Gulf War Veterans. They continuously attempt to sweep this issue away as they did with agent orange. It won't go away....TheGolem Dear Desert Storm Veteran and/or Supporter: Desert Storm/Shield veterans began getting sick almost immediately upon returning from the Gulf War. Even more shocking is that many were sick who did not even enter the field of operations. As late as January, 1997, the Associated Press has released another damage control news release from Washington stating: "Previous V.A. and Defense Department studies have looked at possible links to chemical, biological or environmental factors but have failed to find any SINGLE cause of the health problems." America, it is time to pursue accountability as it relates to the Pentagon, Department of Defense and the V.A. system. The cold, hard truth is that the U.S. Government is covering up the known use of biological and chemical warfare that is not only contributing to their problem but may very well be the primary cause of their disabling conditions and sometimes death. Evidence exists to point to the causative agents that creating the myriad of "mysterious maladies" being experienced by America's servicemen and women. The recent Senator Riegle, Democrat from Michigan, went to the floor of the U.S. Senate February 9, 1994 and openly testified to the use of biologicals and chemicals and that he was aware of the communicability of the disease. "Their families, spouses and children are now sick." His concern extended to the public health risk of this communicable disease. Why did CNN news not air this information, why does Network News(ABC, NBC and CBS) not inform you that thousands of our servicemen have died of horrible diseases for which we have never seen and for which the Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, all our combined government scientists cannot diagnose nor treat.
Reprinted With Permission Of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Includes Leishmaniasis as one of the diseases studied in connection with Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. From Office of the Special Assistant for gulf war illnesses, reprinted from Clinical Infectious Diseases.
http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/medical/med_impact.htm

Extractions: An assessment was conducted of the impact of infectious diseases on the 697,000 U.S. troops deployed to the Persian Gulf during 1990-1991 in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The incidence of nonbattle injuries, including infectious diseases, during this conflict was lower than during previous wars involving U.S. military personnel. The major reported causes of morbidity were generally mild cases of acute diarrheal and upper respiratory disease. The most unexpected outcome was the lack of arboviral infections, particularly sandfly fever, and the occurrence among U.S. troops of 12 cases of visceral leishmaniasis due to
Creation Of Director Of Central Intelligence Persian Gulf War Illnesses Task For
Creation of Director of Central Intelligence Persian gulf war illnesses Task ForceStatement of Robert D Walpole Special Assistant to the ADCI for Persian Gulf
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/gulfwar/walpole2/creation.htm

Extractions: Salt Lake City, Utah To support the President in his goal of getting to the bottom of questions regarding Persian Gulf War veterans' illnesses and to be as helpful as we can to this Advisory Committee in its intensified effort, the Acting Director of Central Intelligence, George Tenet, established a Persian Gulf War Illnesses Task Force, which began its work on March 3. Its mission is to provide intensive, aggressive intelligence support to the numerous US government efforts to address Persian Gulf War Illnesses issues. As to its scope, this task force will manage all intelligence aspects of the issue with the goal to "get to the bottom" of it and to be "forthcoming" in our efforts. Throughout this 60-day effort, and by the conclusion thereof, the task force will ensure that every conceivable stone has been overturned. The task force includes 50 personnel drawn from across CIA's Directorates, as well as from DIA, NSA, NIMA, and others in the Department of Defense.
Depleted Uranium Digital Library
From the Special Assistant for gulf war illnesses Department of Defense. Includes the Depleted Uranium in the Gulf Environmental Exposure Report Version II updated December 13, 2000.
http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/du_index.htm

Extractions: Welcome to the Deployment Health Support Directorate's Depleted Uranium Information Library, a gateway to primary source materials relating to the military use of depleted uranium and its possible health effects. This site provides access to medical and environmental studies, scientific and technical data, and training and safety materials; as well as news releases, speeches, briefings, and public testimony related to DU use.
Persian Gulf War Task Force
CIA presents a directory of reports concerning chemical warfare and the gulf war illnesses. Includes a link to a released documents archive. Status of the Efforts of the DCI Persian gulf war illnesses Task Force 4 September 1997
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/gulfwar

Extractions: Modeling the Chemical Warfare Agent Release at the Khamisiyah Pit 4 September 1997 Status of the Efforts of the DCI Persian Gulf War Illnesses Task Force 4 September 1997 16 Suspect CW/BW Storage Sites 4 September 1997 Maymunah Munitions Depot 4 September 1997 Update on Potential Mustard Agent Release at Ukhaydir Ammunition Storage Depot 4 September 1997 CIA Support to the US Military During the Persian Gulf War 16 June 1997 Bob Walpole's Statement on Gulf War Task Force Creation of Director of Central Intelligence Persian Gulf War Illnesses Task Force 18 March 1997 Status of Director of Central Intelligence Persian Gulf War Illnesses Task Force 18 March 1997 Continuing Support for Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Research March 1997 Khamisiyah: A Historical Perspective on Related Intelligence 9 April 1997 The 41 documents released by the CIA and other documents related to Gulf War Illness can be found on the Department of Defense's GULFLINK Updated: June 8, 2002
BBC News | Saddam's Iraq: Key Events
Since the first media reports about gulf war illnesses in autumn 1991, veteranshave battled for their symptoms to be recognised as a specific, Gulf War
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/middle_east/02/iraq_events/html/gulf_war_s

Extractions: Many of these have debilitated men who were previously very fit and healthy. Since the first media reports about Gulf War illnesses in autumn 1991, veterans have battled for their symptoms to be recognised as a specific, Gulf War-related syndrome. Veteran Shaun Rusling has led the fight for recognition of "Gulf War Syndrome" in the UK "I feel extremely bitter" Gulf War veteran Tim Pitman talks to the BBC's Jane Standley The main problems they report are chronic fatigue, headaches, confusion, joint and muscle pain, nausea, swollen glands and fevers. The debate has been punctuated by a flurry of reports giving evidence and counter-evidence about their claims. Some blame the vaccines soldiers were given to protect them against chemical and biological weapons. Others point to depleted uranium weapons and organophosphate insecticides used to protect troops from mites and other insects. Rebuttals have said statistics simply do not bear out claims that veterans have abnormally high levels of illness, or have blamed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a psychological response to trauma.
GWS
Information on three primary syndromes indicating brain and nerve damage caused by wartime exposure Category Society Military Issues Health Gulf War Illness UT Southwestern team traces gulf war illnesses to chemicals Three primary syndromesidentified. UT Southwestern's research into gulf war illnesses continues.
http://www.swmed.edu/home_pages/epidemi/gws/gws.htm

Extractions: or e-mail: kmulle@mednet.swmed.edu WASHINGTON Jan. 8, 1997 Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have concluded that some Gulf War veterans are suffering from three primary syndromes indicating brain and nerve damage caused by wartime exposure to combinations of low-level nerve agents and other common chemicals. The findings are published as a set of three articles in the Jan. 15 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. "Each of the JAMA articles solves a different piece of the puzzle that has baffled previous researchers of these mysterious illnesses," said Dr. Robert Haley, chief of epidemiology and the study's principal investigator. "Our findings provide the first evidence of associations between symptoms in Gulf War veterans and exposures to chemicals, including chemical nerve agents." By conducting an exhaustive series of epidemiological and clinical studies on veterans from a U.S. Navy reserve unit, the UT Southwestern researchers identified a syndrome characterized by thought, memory and sleep difficulties; a second syndrome that involves more severe thought problems as well as confusion and imbalance; and a third syndrome of sore joints and muscles and tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.
Bring Your Gulf War Illnesses Issues To The New VA Panel
for information, support, and referrals for all those concerned with the complexitiesof Persian Gulf War issues, especially gulf war illnesses and those held
http://www.ngwrc.org/news/content/TueJan290900032002.asp

Extractions: About NGWRC Site Map Events Resources ... 2002 Conference Members of the new Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf War Advisory Panel have been announced (see NGWRC news item of January 24, 2002, http://www.ngwrc.org ). This panel is intended to address veterans' concerns about Gulf War Issues which have not been addressed in the last 10 years. There are many Gulf War veteran advocates on the panel and we have the VA's support to air all the neglected issues and deficits of the last ten years and to offer solutions. National Gulf War Resource Center has begun form a good working relationship with the new panel and our Executive Director, Steve Robinson, is a member of the panel. We want to be sure that Steve and the other Panelist receive every veteran's ideas and concerns. In order to open the discussion, the NGWRC is providing online, standard mail, and telephone service for you to get your voice heard. Comments and suggestions will be reviewed and submitted by a committee made up of Gulf War Veterans. NGWRC and President Mike Woods will begin forming the committee immediately. There will be a meeting of the committee at our annual conference in Atlanta on May 3-5, 2002. At which time the committee of Gulf War Veterans present there ideas and vast knowledge of our issue to those members of the Panel that are present.
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gulf war illnesses Environmental Office); Review of the Scientific Literatureas It Pertains to gulf war illnesses; Pyridostigmine Bromide (RAND);
http://www.louisville.edu/library/ekstrom/govpubs/subjects/war/dstorm/pgill.html
March 14, 2003, Hour Two: Gulf War Illnesses
THIS WEEK ON SCIENCE FRIDAY scifri rainbow logo. Science Friday Archives 2003 February March 14, 2003 Hour Two gulf war illnesses.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/pages/2003/Mar/hour2_031403.html

Extractions: Hour Two: Gulf War Illnesses After the Persian Gulf War, some American soldiers and support personnel reported developing a mysterious set of symptoms ranging from diahhrea to memory loss now known informally as Gulf War Illnesses. In this hour of Science Friday, Ira Flatow and guests talk about the Pentagon's plan to protect the health of the troops now in the Middle East, and why some veterans think the plan won't do enough. Plus, we'll get the latest on research into possible causes and treatments for Gulf War illnesses. Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255, and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge registration required Listen to this segment in RealAudio!
CNN.com - Possible Clue To Gulf War Illnesses - Jan. 17, 2003
for weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons a US researchermay be on the way to unraveling the mystery of gulf war illnesses, and he
http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/01/17/gulf.war.illness/

Extractions: RELATED Gulf War veterans suing companies for chemical exports DALLAS, Texas (CNN) As U.N. inspectors search Iraq for weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons a U.S. researcher may be on the way to unraveling the mystery of Gulf War illnesses, and he says the ailment may be linked to low levels of chemical agents. Gulf War illnesses include a collection of symptoms such as chronic fatigue, skin rashes, muscle and joint pain, memory loss and confusion. The Department of Defense says about 20,000 veterans suffer from those illnesses. Veterans' advocates say the number is tens of thousands higher. The Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses declared in 1996 that "Stress is likely to be an important contributing factor to the broad range of illnesses currently being reported by gulf war veterans." Other possible, physiological causes were discounted. Dr. Robert Haley of the Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, says the stress theory is wrong, dead wrong.
Undersecretary Addresses Gulf War Illnesses
Undersecretary addresses gulf war illnesses. by Spc. Trinace Rutledge.FORT BLISS, Texas, (Army New Service, Jan. 25, 1999) Bernard
http://www.dtic.mil/armylink/news/Jan1999/a19990125rost1.html

Extractions: by Spc. Trinace Rutledge FORT BLISS, Texas, (Army New Service, Jan. 25, 1999) Bernard D. Rostker, undersecretary of the Army and special assistant to the deputy secretary of defense for Gulf War illnesses, arrived at Fort Bliss Jan. 19 for an open forum on the results of DoD's investigation into environmental exposures during the Persian Gulf War. Rostker and his team, retired Lt. Gen. Dale A. Vesser and Capt. Michael E. Kilpatrick of the United States Navy Medical Corps held briefings with soldiers on topics that included reported chemical or biological warfare, DoD force health protection efforts and resources available to Gulf War veterans and their families. The team also participated in a town hall meeting, which was open to the public, on the topic. "I want to talk to soldiers and give them the best information we have about what happened in the Gulf," Rostker said. Rostker said despite the $150 million already spent on medical research on Gulf War illnesses, they still don't have any conclusive evidence as to what's wrong with Gulf War vets and their families. He said they're looking into several possible theories of Gulf War Illness such as depleted uranium exposures from armor-piercing munitions and reinforced tank armor, being exposed to oil fires, adverse vaccinations and improper use of pesticides. Through their research, which began in 1992, Rostker said they've improved chemical alarm systems. He said they are much less prone to false alarms. He said they now understand the strengths and weakness of chemical vehicles, have a new protective mask and Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear, in addition to better monitoring of the environment.
98413. Defense Team Preps Medics To Treat Gulf War Illnesses
98413. Defense Team Preps Medics to Treat gulf war illnesses. By DouglasJ. Gillert American Forces Press Service FORT CAMPBELL, Ky.
http://www.dtic.mil/afps/news/9807061.html
Gulf War Illnesses
gulf war illnesses Information. Deployment Link GulfLINK Persian GulfWar Illnesses Home Page. Veterans Administration Gulf War Home Page.
http://www-nmcp.med.navy.mil/PatientInfo/gw.asp
$3 Million Study Of Gulf War Illnesses Criticized
$3 Million Study of gulf war illnesses Criticized. Pentagon Bypassed CompetitiveProcedures in Picking Researcher Who Sees Several `Syndromes'.
http://www.junkscience.com/news/gulfwar.html

Extractions: The Department of Defense has decided to fund a $3 million study seeking possible chemical origins of the illnesses known as "Gulf War syndrome," even though the research failed to get money through the usual competitive process for government scientific grants. Although the Pentagon broke no rules in choosing to underwrite one of the largest studies ever on Gulf War illness, the move has been criticized by some scientists, who say it violates procedures designed to guarantee the quality of research funded by the government. The study, which is underway, is headed by Robert W. Haley, an epidemiologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He and his colleagues believe they've found at least three distinct Gulf War syndromes, which they attribute to "generalized injury to the nervous system" from toxic chemicals. The Pentagon's decision demonstrates how willing military officials now are to entertain once-marginal theories about Gulf War syndrome. It also shows how inextricably entangled science, politics and public opinion have become on this subject, and how the standards of scientists and politicians can diverge.

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