Life science research in space brings health on Earth.
Acta Astronaut
; 54(11-12): 805-12, 2004 Jun.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15793934
ABSTRACT
NASA Leading scientists and physicians review groundbreaking research that is leading the way to better health care for astronauts and new treatments for medical problems on Earth. This research includes the development and testing of a new Ventricular Assist Device for patients with heart failure awaiting heart transplantation; advancements in telemedicine that bring medical care to remote areas on Earth and aid in the diagnosis and treatment of illness during space flight; advanced technologies, such as a miniature mass spectrometer, cardiac ultrasound equipment, bone imaging, non-invasive High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, non-invasive techniques for blood and tissue chemistry measurements; and advances in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.^ieng
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Voo Espacial
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Ausência de Peso
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Disciplinas das Ciências Biológicas
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Transferência de Tecnologia
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article