Investigation of pathogenesis and establishment of a new diagnostic system for hand-arm vibration syndrome

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The diagnostic system for hand-arm vibration syndrome is different among countries. The system being used in Japan was established nearly 40 years ago; it needs to be revised according to the new and recent scientific knowledge in this and relevant fields. The aim of this study is to propose a new diagnostic system through the working group activities of the Research Society for Vibration Syndrome together with several investigations to update the findings on the pathogenesis of hand-arm vibration syndrome by analyzing blood samples collected during an epidemiological study conducted 25 years ago, and diagnostic test procedures using newly developed equipments. The working group meetings were held 7 times during these three years to discuss the results of subgroup activity. The findings were re-discussed at the meetings of the Research Society for Vibration Syndrome and reported at several scientific meetings both inside and outside of Japan. As the result, a new diagnostic guideline for hand-arm vibration syndrome 2013 has been established. It is being submitted to scientific journals and posted at the homepage of the Research Society for Vibration Syndrome; print versions are under preparation for distribution.