Hope and Help For Fatigue & Chronic Illness EP24: Gulf War Illness: The Need For More Research
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In case you missed it, Dr. Nancy Klimas and Retired Sergeant First Class Jimmy Arocho joined host Haylie Pomroy to discuss Gulf War Illness's lasting impact on veterans. Dr. Klimas detailed the toxic exposures during the Gulf War, such as pesticides, sarin gas, and oil fires, leading to chronic illnesses in a third of the deployed US veterans.
Jimmy Arocho shared his firsthand experiences and the awareness of these health hazards among ex-soldiers. His journey from a veteran to an advocate for Gulf War Illness sufferers highlights the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment.
Jimmy Arocho also brought up the PACT Act's role in supporting affected veterans and the ongoing research and treatment efforts at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine.
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Dr. Nancy Klimas with 40 years of experience, is renowned for her work in multi-symptom disorders like ME/CFS, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID. She leads the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine and is a Professor at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Previously at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine for 30 years, she now contributes significantly to research and education in her field, focusing on innovative treatments and training the next generation of clinicians and scientists.
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-klimas-49255178
Jimmy Arocho is an experienced professional in strategic management of Information Technologies and Telecommunications, with a focus on Healthcare Information Management Applications. His career spans roles in project management, network administration, and customer service across various sectors including business, education, and government.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-arocho-9b63395
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