Researchers Discover Biological Pathway Linked to PTSD - ABC News

"In both men and women with PTSD, the PAC1 gene was more likely to be modified by a process call 'methylation,' meaning people are not necessarily born susceptible to PTSD but can acquire the vulnerability over time. The finding supports the idea that environmental, genetic and so-called epigenetic factors all contribute to PTSD risk"

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Effects of Acute Psychological Stress on Glucose Metabolism and Subclinical Inflammation in PTSD

CiteULike: Effects of Acute Psychological Stress on Glucose Metabolism and Subclinical Inflammation in Patients with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: "Nowotny, B., Cavka, M., Herder, C., Löffler, H., Poschen, U., Joksimovic, L., Kempf, K., Krug, A. W., Koenig, W., Martin, S., and Kruse, J. Effects of acute psychological stress on glucose metabolism and subclinical inflammation in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Hormone and Metabolic Research."

Gulf War and Health: Links to Fibromalgia, PTSD, IBS

IOM determines that Gulf War service causes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and that service is associated with multisymptom illness; gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome; alcohol and other substance abuse; and anxiety disorders and other psychiatric disorders. To ensure that our veterans receive the best possible care, now and in the future, the government should continue to monitor their health and conduct research to identify the best treatments to assist Gulf War veterans still suffering from persistent, unexplained illnesses. The report also says there is some limited evidence of a link to fibromyalgia and ALS but the connection is less clear. Read more.

Trauma-induced changes to genes may lead to PTSD

A study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health suggests that traumatic experiences "biologically embed" themselves in select genes, altering their functions and leading to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Trauma-induced changes to genes may lead to PTSD

: Cognitive-affective characteristics of smokers with and without posttraumatic stress disorder and panic psychopathology.

New study suggests differences in panic attacks, panic disorder and post
traumatic stress disorder in smokers and non-smokers.  

CiteULike: Cognitive-affective characteristics of smokers with and without posttraumatic stress disorder and panic psychopathology.: "Vujanovic, A. A., Marshall, E. C., Gibson, L. E., and Zvolensky, M. J. (2010). Cognitive-affective characteristics of smokers with and without posttraumatic stress disorder and panic psychopathology. Addictive behaviors, 35(5):419-425."

Cognitive-affective characteristics of smokers with and without posttraumatic stress disorder and panic psychopathology.

New study shows differences in anxiety from exposure to cigarette smoke.
Implications for differentiation of panic attacks, panic disorder and post
traumatic syndrome.

CiteULike: Cognitive-affective characteristics of smokers with and without posttraumatic stress disorder and panic psychopathology.: "Vujanovic, A. A., Marshall, E. C., Gibson, L. E., and Zvolensky, M. J. (2010). Cognitive-affective characteristics of smokers with and without posttraumatic stress disorder and panic psychopathology. Addictive behaviors, 35(5):419-425."

Genes and Environment May Interact to Influence Risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Individuals who experience both childhood adversity and traumatic events in adulthood appear more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than those exposed to only one of these types of incidents... Click here.

VA - Mental Health - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

VA - Mental Health - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)