Cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise minimally help Gulf War veterans’ illnesses

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Cognitive behavioral therapy and aerobic exercise provide only modest relief from symptoms of Gulf War veterans’ illnesses. Unfortunately, over 80% of the patients showed no improvement of symptoms after 1 year of either or both treatments. With the Iraqi war ending, the outcomes of veterans of this previous conflict may prove significant.

 
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Donta ST, Clauw DJ, Engel CC et al. Cognitive behavioral therapy and aerobic exercise for Gulf War veterans’ illnesses: A randomized controlled trial. JAMA 2003; 289;1396–1404.

Gary Luttermoser, MD
Harrisburg Family Practice Residency Program, Harrisburg, Pa. E-mail: [email protected].

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Harrisburg Family Practice Residency Program, Harrisburg, Pa. E-mail: [email protected].

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Gary Luttermoser, MD
Harrisburg Family Practice Residency Program, Harrisburg, Pa. E-mail: [email protected].

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Cognitive behavioral therapy and aerobic exercise provide only modest relief from symptoms of Gulf War veterans’ illnesses. Unfortunately, over 80% of the patients showed no improvement of symptoms after 1 year of either or both treatments. With the Iraqi war ending, the outcomes of veterans of this previous conflict may prove significant.

 
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Cognitive behavioral therapy and aerobic exercise provide only modest relief from symptoms of Gulf War veterans’ illnesses. Unfortunately, over 80% of the patients showed no improvement of symptoms after 1 year of either or both treatments. With the Iraqi war ending, the outcomes of veterans of this previous conflict may prove significant.

 
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