Research Topic: Environmental & Occupational Exposures / Interactions

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On-going Research Projects:
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Completed Research Projects:
Analysis of Paraoxonase Status among US Navy Gulf War Veterans with Increased Postwar Symptoms, Psychological Morbidity and Medical Conditions
This study gained a better understanding of the potential effects that pesticides and the use of PB tablets may have had on an individual's post-war health.

Effects of Genetics and Stress on Responses to Environmental Toxins
This animal project was to determine if genetic vulnerability to stress increased the effects of exposures to pyridostigmine bromide and oil well fires.

Evaluations of Immunotoxicity due to Concurrent Exposure to DEET, Pyridostigmine, and JP-8 Jet Fuel
This mouse study tested the effects of exposure to DEET, pyridostigmine bromide, and JP-8 jet fuel on the immune system.

Human Metabolism and Interactions of Deployment-related Chemicals
This study looked at the effects of deployment-related chemicals.

Long-term Effects of Subchronic Exposure to Sarin, Alone and with Stress or Other Chemicals
This animal study looked at the possible long-term effects of low-level exposure to the nerve agent sarin, alone or in combination with stress, pyridostigmine bromide, and DEET.

Percutaneous Absorption of Chemical Mixtures Relevant to the Gulf War
The animal study evaluated the effects of DEET, permethrin, pyridostigmine bromide and jet fuel on pig skin.

Pyridostigmine Synergistic Toxicity Study
This animal study tested the effects of pyridostigmine bromide (PB), permethrin, and DEET given in combination and at the same time to rats.

Strategy to Identify Non-Additive Response to Chemical Mixtures
This animal study looked at how mice responsed to low level exposures to pesticides.

The Effects of Diesel Exhaust and Stress on the Acute Phase Response and Symptoms in the Chemically Intolerant
This study evaluated the health effects of acute exposure to chemicals (diesel vapors with acetaldehyde) with and without stress.

Toxic Interactions of Prophylactic Drugs and Pesticides
This animal project tested the potential effects of DEET, permethrin and pyridostigmine bromide on the immune and nervous systems.

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Reports & Publications

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Fact Sheets

The following fact sheets are from the Deployment Health and Family Readiness Library specific to Research Topic: Environmental & Occupational Exposures and Sub-Research Topic: Interactions.

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