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Genetics of posttraumatic stress disorder.
CNS spectrums - 1 Sept 2003
Segman Ronnen H, Shalev Arieh Y
Abstract excerpt
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent anxiety disorder marked by behavioral, physiologic, and hormonal alterations. PTSD is disabling and commonly follows a chronic course. The etiology of PTSD is unknown, although exposure to a traumatic event constitutes a necessary, but not sufficient, factor. A twin study of Vietnam veterans has shown significant genetic contribution to PTSD. The fact that...
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