Presentation
“Blood borne pathogen” means a pathogenic microorganism that is present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. This definition includes, but is not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). IV. [stfrancis.k12.mn.us]
McFee, Robert Kerscher CRC Press, 26.06.2007 - 752 Seiten Treating nuclear, biological, and chemical agent exposures presents a unique set of challenges. [books.google.de]
However, other risk factors may be present in individual cases which may independently increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcome. [medicinesinpregnancy.org]
In August, I presented these findings at a symposium at Okinawa Christian University. You can watch the full presentation here. [jonmitchellinjapan.com]
Ajay Varanasi, MD, an endocrinology fellow in the UB Department of Medicine and first author on the study, garnered first prize in the oral presentation category for this research at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists annual meeting [buffalo.edu]
Entire Body System
- Fever
(Lassa [Lassa fever], Junin [Argentine hemorrhagic fever], and related viruses). [books.google.de]
Many of the substances used in the tests were simulants and tracers presumed to be innocuous such as Bacillus globigii and sodium fluorescein, but some tests involved active agents such as infectious bacteria Coxiella burnetii, which causes Q fever, and [globalbiodefense.com]
Other signs and symptoms may include fever, night sweats, fatigue, weight loss, abdominal pain or swelling, chest pain or trouble breathing, itchy skin. [eastcountymagazine.org]
In addition, Desert Fever and a recent Czech response to DoD queries point to quality problems with some deployed Czech chemical detection equipment that were not fully evaluated in the laboratory. [cia.gov]
- Rigor
These concerns about the appearance of conflict of interest led to the inclusion of several safeguards intended to ensure scientific rigor and objectivity. [gpo.gov]
Modeling and weather information—including 2000-2001 DoD modeling of Al Muthanna and Muhammadiyat using the revised release amounts—indicates contamination from these releases did not reach US troops. 6 We completed a rigorous search for additional Gulf [cia.gov]
- Congestive Heart Failure
Over time, this damages and weakens the heart muscle making it difficult for the heart to fill and pump blood to the rest of the body. Ischemic heart disease is a common cause of congestive heart failure. [eastcountymagazine.org]
[…] rate, low blood pressure Blurred vision, burning sensation, excessive tear formation Long-term Effects Respiratory failure, chronic bronchitis, emphysema Cyanosis Irregular pulse, congestive heart failure Blindness,Glaucoma Diagnosis Immediate diagnosis [centerforhealthsecurity.org]
Respiratoric
- Hoarseness
Symptoms may include: Symptoms vary, depending on the location of the cancer but may include a new cough, dry cough, or cough that doesn’t go away, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, chest pain, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, voice changes, sore [eastcountymagazine.org]
Cardiovascular
- Heart Disease
Earlier this month the VA added three new conditions to the list: Parkinson's disease, ischemic heart disease, and B cell leukemias. [facingsouth.org]
Last year, ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and B-cell leukemia were added to the list of diseases the VA associates with Agent Orange exposure. [dallasnews.com]
[…] lymph nodes, liver, and spleen, and by progressive anemia Ischemic Heart Disease A disease characterized by a reduced supply of blood to the heart, that leads to chest pain Multiple Myeloma A cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in bone [publichealth.va.gov]
Ischemic heart disease Ischemic heart disease is a medical condition of reduced blood flow and oxygen to the heart. [eastcountymagazine.org]
Ischemic Heart Disease Multiple Myeloma Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Parkinson’s Disease Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Prostate Cancer Respiratory Cancers – includes cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea and bronchus; and/or Soft-Tissue Sarcomas Spina Bifida VAC’ [veterans.gc.ca]
- Hypertension
"Hypertension has been a question that has been asked," Erickson said. [militarytimes.com]
Skin
- Flushing
Right after the shelling, patients described seeing white gas with odor, then they had severe shortness of breath, loss of vision, inability to speak, flushed face, dizziness, paralysis, nausea and vomiting, and increased respiratory secretions. [businessinsider.com]
In tactical operations, they can be used to penetrate fortified positions and flush out the enemy. Also, these agents are useful for disrupting unprotected “human wave” assaults by breaking up formations and destroying the momentum of the attack. [cia.gov]
Psychiatrical
- Fear
Not so much a barrier as a boundary, Concertina wire was a line of demarcation, and where we stood in relation to the wire defined our level of fear. [heraldtribune.com]
The group demanded a comprehensive survey of both US veterans and former base workers but the prefecture refused - citing fears that such a survey would damage the reputation (read: "tourism and farming") of the island. [jonmitchellinjapan.com]
One drawback, however, is that the effects of many of these agents are unpredictable, ranging from overwhelming fear and panic to extreme belligerence in which exposed personnel attack with little regard for personal safety. Tear Agents. [cia.gov]
In fact, it has been an unprecedented and noble effort on the part of the Government to launch a study of this magnitude in a situation where there was widespread fear about the possible consequences of exposures. [gpo.gov]
Neurologic
- Confusion
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This confusing result could raise a question as to whether VA had indirectly contravened a portion of the Camp Lejeune Act by virtue of a liberalizing evidentiary presumption meant for compensation claims. [federalregister.gov]
Iraq may have confused these burned bombs with hundreds of other chemical bombs burned at an adjacent bunker during the Iran-Iraq war. [cia.gov]
- Stupor
Referred to as an "incapacitating" chemical in military circles, the worst known non-lethal reactions to high doses of BZ include stupor, hallucinations and "regressive" phantom behaviors such as plucking at one's hair and disrobing. [businessinsider.com]
- Agitation
Five years later and still without any new developments, Pelletier has only grown agitated. ``I've been waiting on the congressional delegation to do their job, but they didn't,'' he said.``They failed. It's time to get the word out there.'' [metrowestdailynews.com]
Treatment
There are no published data regarding maternal exposure to BZ, or guidelines for the treatment of BZ poisoning during pregnancy. [medicinesinpregnancy.org]
Taking a concise yet comprehensive, clinical approach to the treatment of these exposures, the authors provide concise information on radiation substances, biological agents, chemical toxins, laboratory tests, and antidotes. [books.google.de]
"Effective prophylaxis and treatment for infections caused by biological threat agents (BTA) rely upon early diagnosis and rapid initiation of therapy. [news-medical.net]
Exposed patients were younger at diagnosis (61 vs. 72 years, p < 0.0001) and time to CLL treatment was shorter (9.6 vs. 30.2 months, p = 0.02). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Up-regulation of this gene by either drug was associated with a good prognosis. Increased expression of genes mapping to chromosome 1q and loss of expression of genes mapping to 1p are associated with poor survival in patients with myeloma ( 15 ). [clincancerres.aacrjournals.org]
Epidemiology
[…] or the EOI model in epidemiologic studies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Following the release of the first Institute of Medicine (IOM) SHAD report in 2007, and pressure from veterans, Congress requested additional epidemiological study of potential long-term health effects. [globalbiodefense.com]
Clearly, clinicians will need a basic understanding of diseases caused by these agents, including their associated epidemiology, and an understanding on how to work with public health officials to protect their patients and the public. [books.google.de]
Epidemiology Frequency United States With the exception of Army test volunteers in the 1960s, anticholinergic incapacitating agents have not been used in the US. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Important new research on birth defects in the children of Vietnam veterans was recently presented at the 2006 meeting of the Society of for Epidemiological Research in Boston, Massachusetts. Drs. [birthdefects.org]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology BZ is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) code for 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, a glycolate anticholinergic also known as 3-QNB. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
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US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Response website. April 12, 2013. https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/phosgene/basics/facts.asp. Accessed February 26, 2014. Facts about chlorine. [centerforhealthsecurity.org]
[…] plans and incident prevention and mitigation ( 2015 ERPG/WEEL Handbook of the AIHA Guideline Foundation). [epa.gov]
[…] other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma) A group of different types of cancers in body tissues such as muscle, fat, blood and lymph vessels, and connective tissues Live healthy There are steps Veterans can take to help prevent [publichealth.va.gov]
Thus, there are many implications of this blood-study analysis, which can lead to a better understanding of MGUS and myeloma, and ideas about how to prevent them in the future. [brianduriemd.myeloma.org]