New Report Assesses Long-Term Health Effects of Antimalarial Drugs Used by U.S. Troops

While there is robust evidence about the concurrent side effects of antimalarial drugs, few studies have examined health effects that persist months or years after the drug was stopped. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine finds there is currently insufficient evidence to determine whether there is an association between antimalarial use and neurologic and psychiatric outcomes, including anxiety, depression, and the development of symptoms that mimic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Further research is warranted because existing studies are limited in their design. The report outlines strategies for designing and conducting studies that would advance the understanding of possible persistent and latent events associated with antimalarial drugs.Read More
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