About The Study: In this exploratory neuroimaging study, there were no significant differences in imaging measures of brain structure or function between individuals reporting anomalous health incidents and matched control participants after adjustment for multiple comparisons. U.S. government personnel stationed internationally have reported anomalous health incidents, with some individuals experiencing persistent debilitating symptoms.
Authors: Carlo Pierpaoli, M.D., Ph.D., of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering in Bethesda, Maryland, is the corresponding author. To contact Dr. Pierpaoli, email Renate Myles ( renate.myles@nih.gov ) or Amanda Fine ( amanda.fine@nih.gov ).
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(doi:10.1001/jama.2024.2424)
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