Although 193 states have committed to the Chemical Weapons Convention and 98% of the
declared chemical weapons stockpiles have been destroyed so far, nerve agent poisoning …

Purpose of review Acute nerve agent poisoning was last reviewed in the neurology literature
in 2004. As neurologists may expect to be called upon by non-neurologist colleagues as …

1.1 Introduction therapy of nerve agent poisoning is a challenge for clinical toxicologists,
specialists in intensive care units, medical doctors and all other medical personnel. the …

Nerve agents, the deadliest of the classical chemical warfare agents, primarily function as
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and cause a rapidly progressive cholinergic crisis. Because …

Recent news from Syria on a possible use of chemical warfare agents made the headlines.
Furthermore, the motivation of terrorists to cause maximal harm shifts these agents into the …

After more than 70 years of considerable efforts, research on medical defense against nerve
agents has come to a standstill. Major progress in medical countermeasures was achieved …

Background: Nerve agents, the deadliest of the classic chemical warfare agents, primarily
function as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and cause a rapidly progressive cholinergic …

Neurologists need to familiarize themselves with nerve agents, the most toxic of the
chemical warfare agents. Their mode of action lies within the nervous system, and …

The use of chemical warfare agents against civilians and unprotected troops in international
conflicts or by terrorists against civilians is considered to be a real threat, particularly …

Nerve agents are organophosphate anticholinesterases that have commanded a great deal
of media attention in the past decade. Their military use by Iraq against Iran and the Kurds …