Tag: veterans

Predictors of Lead Stores in Male Veterans

This study examined factors influencing cumulative lead burden in male veterans, utilizing bone lead measurements via K-shell X-ray fluorescence. Findings indicated that age, occupational exposure, and lifestyle factors such as smoking were significant predictors of elevated bone lead levels. The research underscores the importance of considering these variables when assessing

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Effect of Pregnenolone vs Placebo on Self-reported Chronic Low Back Pain Among US Military Veterans: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial examined the efficacy of pregnenolone in reducing chronic low back pain among U.S. military veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan eras. Over a 4-week period, 94 participants received either pregnenolone (escalating doses of 100 mg, 300 mg, and 500 mg weekly) or a placebo.

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