Characteristics of acute stress symptoms and nitric oxide concentration in young rescue workers in Taiwan
Yeh CB, Leckman J, Wan FJ, Shiah IS, Lu RB. Characteristics of acute stress symptoms and nitric oxide concentration in young rescue workers in Taiwan. Psychiatry Research 2002, 112: 59-68. PMID: 12379451, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-1781(02)00179-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute stress disorderYoung military personnelControl groupMale military personnelNitric oxideInitial evaluationMilitary personnelPoint prevalence ratesAcute stress symptomsDSM-IV criteriaSignificant inverse correlationStress symptomsNitric oxide concentrationPlasma concentrationsPlasma measuresPrevalence ratesRelated syndromesNeuropsychological interviewStress disorderInverse correlationPlasma samplesLongitudinal studyPotential roleRescue workersDisaster workers