Havana Syndrome Study

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The National Institutes of Health's study found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and government employees suffering from mysterious health problems known as 'Havana syndrome.'

Key Points

  • NIH study contradicted earlier findings of brain injuries in Havana syndrome patients.
  • Study focused on symptoms but not on identifying a specific cause.
  • Findings did not support the theory of a foreign adversary using directed energy to cause the symptoms.

Pros

  • Study offers reassurance to patients experiencing Havana syndrome symptoms.
  • Sophisticated MRI scans found no significant differences in brain structure or volume between patients and healthy individuals.

Cons

  • No explanation was provided for the symptoms experienced by the affected individuals.
  • Concerns raised about potential dismissal of patients' ailments by the government.