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Edgewood/Aberdeen Experiments

The Chemical-Biological Warfare Exposures Site
Classified medical studies of low-dose chemical agents conducted from 1955-1975
MILITARY EXPOSURES
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Chemicals tested

Chemicals tested The agents tested included chemical warfare agents and other related agents (inactive substances or placebos such as saline were used): Anticholinesterase nerve agents (ex., sarin and common organophosphorus (OP), and carbamate pesticides) Mustard agents Nerve agent antidotes atropine and scopolamine Nerve agent reactivators (ex., the common OP antidote 2-PAM chloride) Psychoactive agents (ex., LSD, PCP, cannaboids, and BZ) Irritants and riot control agents Alcohol and caffeine

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Brucellosis (Infectious Diseases)

Brucellosis A bacterial disease with symptoms such as profuse sweating and joint and muscle pain. The illness may be chronic and persist for years. It must be at least 10 percent
Symptoms of Malaria

Malaria (Infectious Diseases)

Malaria during military service Veterans who meet the criteria  do not have to prove a connection between their malaria and military service to be eligible to receive VA disability

Agent Orange Updates

VA contracts with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences, a non-governmental organization, to scientifically review evidence on the long-term health

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body.

Agent Orange Vietnam
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