May 16th, 2023 | Diplomacy Meets AI: Altman, Congress, and the Tech Tug-of-War
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The Role of Trichloroethylene TCE in Parkinson's Disease
Trichloroethylene TCE, a chemical solvent present in soil and groundwater, is strongly associated with the increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The research analyzed medical records of tens of thousands of veterans exposed to TCE contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and found a 70% higher risk of Parkinson's disease decades later. In the comments, people discussed the use of Trichloro methylene TCE in various applications like dry cleaning, decaffeinated coffee, and as an inhaled surgical anesthetic for children. Some commenters shared their personal experiences with anesthetics or chemical exposure,. Others discussed the significance of a single exposure or a longer term, low-level exposure.
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