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Chemicals linked to Gulf War Syndrome
New research concludes there is sufficient evidence to link troops' exposure to certain chemicals with then subsequently developing Gulf War Syndrome.
In the 17 years following the first Gulf War a large number of veterans have experienced a range of symptoms that have come to be known as Gulf War Syndrome.
Research into what causes the syndrome has been limited but a number of possibilities have been suggested including vaccines, chemical exposures, and combat stress. Similarities with other poorly understood syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and multiple chemical sensitivity have also been noted.
The family of a 9-year old girl who developed autism after a series of vaccinations have won their case and will receive compensation from a government vaccine fund.
It was revealed last week that the US government had agreed back in November to pay compensation to 9-year old Hannah Poling who they conceded developed 'symptoms of autism' after receiving a series of childhood vaccinations.
Hannah reportedly developed a fever after receiving scheduled vaccinations for haemophilus influenzae, chickenpox, polio, MMR, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and polio, in 2000 when she was 18 months old. Investigations revealed encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and autism-like symptoms such as poor communication skills soon followed. She was diagnosed with autism in 2001.
May 2008 named Multiple Chemical Sensitivity awareness month in Colorado
The Governor of Colorado has signed a proclamation to make May 2008 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Toxic Injury Awareness Month.
Governer Bill Ritter, Jr. has done a great service to those suffering from multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) and toxic injury by making May an awareness month for these conditions.
This follows declarations by The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Health Observance Calendar that May 2008 be Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness and Education Month.
New Irritable Bowel Syndrome Guidelines for the UK
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has released new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome that for the first time emphasize proactive diagnosis.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in developed countries with prevalence estimated at between 10% and 20%. Currently the diagnosis of IBS is based on the 'Rome III' diagnostic criteria. These criteria state that in order for a diagnosis of IBS to be given a patient must satisfy the following:
At least 3 months, with onset at least 6 months previously, of recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort associated with 2 or more of the following features:
