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Dust Exposure, PTSD Linked to 9/11 Attacks May Raise Risk of Lupus, Other Autoimmune Diseases, Study Finds
Exposure to dust and having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York are associated with an increased risk of developing autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, a study reports.
Ground Zero’s deadly dust claims another victim
Ryan Fortini was a 24-year-old New York State Police trooper when he was dispatched to Ground Zero after planes crashed into the World Trade Center.
NY Police Investigator Who Died of 9/11-Related Cancer Returned to Hometown
Ryan Fortini died on New Year’s Day from 9/11-related cancer
Residential mobility and chronic disease among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees, 2004-2016
Residential mobility is hypothesized to impact health through changes to the built environment and disruptions in social networks, and may vary by neighborhood deprivation exposure.
For journalists with health issues from covering 9/11, support is available
Like the first responders who rushed to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, thoughts of personal safety were far from the minds of the journalists who covered the largest terror attack on U.S. soil.
9/11: State trooper Ryan Fortini dies of illness caused by World Trade Center response
State Police Investigator Ryan Fortini was very often the first person to respond when the call went out for backup.
Family of WTC Program’s Namesake Gratified But Not Over Past Heartache
AN EMOTIONAL REUNION: Joe Zadroga (right), whose son James had the health-care treatment program for those suffering from World Trade Center-related illnesses named in his memory…
NYPD suspended sergeant after he sought treatment for 9/11-related issues
An NYPD sergeant who claims the department retaliated against him for seeking treatment of his chronic, 9/11-related health issues has been suspended, The Post has learned.
Stratham loses firefighter who answered 9/11 call
The community is mourning the loss of one of its true heroes following the death of longtime volunteer firefighter and selectman John Sapienza over the weekend.
Mayor Presents NY’s Bronze Medallion To Champions Of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Advocates who fought for the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund are receiving the city’s highest honor, the Bronze Medallion.