Sunday, February 17, 2008

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Is A Medical Warning Sign For Long-term Health Problems, Study Suggests

ScienceDaily (Feb. 15, 2008) — Geisinger research finds that veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are as likely to have long-term health problems as people with chronic disease risk factors such as an elevated white blood cell counts and biological signs and symptoms. However, few healthcare providers screen for PTSD in the same way as they screen for other chronic disease risk factors.
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