28th Combat Support Hospital (United States) - Wikipedia
During the Gulf War in 1990, it was the first Army hospital unit established and deployed into Iraq with combat forces of the XVIII Airborne Corps. More recently it has been involved in relief operations following natural disasters and has undertaken several recent deployments to Iraq.
Researchers Think They've Found the Cause of Gulf War Illness
May 17, 2022 · Researchers found a genetic link between exposure to sarin and chronic symptoms among veterans who served in the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War. The study challenges the previous dismissal of chemical...
30 Years after Desert Storm, Military Medicine Evolving ‘Phenomenally’
Jun 9, 2021 · Thirty years after the Persian Gulf War, technical advances in military medicine are saving lives and improving post-trauma quality of life.
Gulf War Veterans Health Issues - Veterans Affairs
Sep 20, 2024 · If you served in the Gulf War in Southwest Asia or Afghanistan, you may face health risks from toxic chemicals, extreme heat, infectious diseases, and other hazards. Learn how to access VA health care and benefits, and what to do if you have exposures or symptoms.
Gulf War syndrome - Wikipedia
Gulf War syndrome is a chronic and multi-symptomatic disorder affecting military veterans of the 1990–1991 Persian Gulf War. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle pain, cognitive problems, insomnia, rashes and diarrhea, and are linked to exposure to …
Gulf War Syndrome - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Learn about the unexplained illnesses affecting veterans of the 1991 Gulf War, such as fatigue, pain, cognitive problems, and skin rashes. Find out the possible causes, treatment options, and research updates on this condition.
30 Years after Gulf War, Veterans Still Battle Health Issues Caused …
Nov 5, 2021 · A new report on the health of Gulf War veterans shows that at least one-third of those who served are experiencing chronic pain, debilitating fatigue, sleep and memory problems, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, and more.
Gulf War illness may increase risk for heart disease or stroke
Sep 29, 2023 · A study of U.S. military veterans found that Gulf War illness, a chronic condition with many symptoms, was associated with higher odds of cardiovascular problems. The study suggests that veterans with Gulf War illness may need more attention and evaluation for heart disease prevention.
Medical Support for American Troops in the Persian Gulf
Mar 21, 1991 · Until last August, the military medical departments were busy providing peacetime health care, training personnel for wartime roles, and modernizing medical equipment for field use.
Gulf War Illness Research Program, Congressionally Directed Medical …
Oct 9, 2024 · The GWIRP funds research to study the health effects of deployment on U.S. Warfighters during the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War. Learn about the vision, strategic plan, and funding opportunities for Gulf War illness research.