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In-flight Medical events for U.S. Astronauts during the Space Shuttle Program (STS-1 through STS-89, April 1981 to January 1998) [2] Medical Event or System by ICD9* Category Number Percent of Total Space adaptation syndrome 788 42.2 Nervous system and sense organs 318 17.0 Digestive system 163 8.7 Skin and subcutaneous tissue 151 8.1
Hubertus Strughold (1898–1987), a former Nazi physician and physiologist, was brought to the United States after World War II as part of Operation Paperclip. [6] He first coined the term "space medicine" in 1948 and was the first and only Professor of Space Medicine at the School of Aviation Medicine (SAM) at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.
Space adaptation syndrome: 788 42.2 Nervous system and sense organs 318 17.0 Digestive system 163 8.7 Skin and subcutaneous tissue 151 8.1 Injuries or trauma 141 7.6 Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue 132 7.1 Respiratory system 83 4.4 Behavioral signs and symptoms 34 1.8 Infectious diseases 26 1.4 Genitourinary system 23 1.2
Space adaptation syndrome or space sickness is a kind of motion sickness that can occur when one's surroundings visually appear to be in motion, but without a corresponding sense of bodily motion. This incongruous condition can occur during space travel when changes in g-forces compromise one's spatial orientation . [ 5 ]
The Bank of Portugal estimated on Thursday the country's total exports would shrink by 12-19% this year. Portugal textile firms rush to make medical supplies, fear for own future Skip to main content
[citation needed] After a 3–4 month trip into space, it takes about 2–3 years to regain lost bone density. [citation needed] New techniques are being developed to help astronauts recover faster. Research on diet, exercise, and medication may hold the potential to aid the process of growing new bone.
The Medical Operations arm (the Crew Medical Support Office) concentrates on providing health related support to the European astronauts and their families. Astronaut management supports and directs the careers and mission placements of the astronauts, and Education and PR are involved in activities related to education and outreach and the ...
Portuguese scientists and technicians work in all of those organizations. In the period 2005-2007, Portugal was the EU member state with the highest growth rate in research and development (R&D) investment as a percentage of the GDP - a 46% growth. Portugal's R&D investment equals 1.2% of Portuguese GDP. This was the 15th largest allocation of ...