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Symposium for Space Life ScienceSponsored by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute
New Presentation
Bone Loss with Space Exploration by Susan Bloomfield, PhDBone loss is a serious complication associated with long-duration space flight. In fact, the rate of cancellous bone loss among astronauts during space missions is almost 10 times higher than that experienced by post-menopausal women with estrogen deficiency. These findings raise serious concerns about an increased risk of bone fractures when crew members return to Earth. Join Dr. Bloomfield as she discusses exercise regimes as a countermeasure to combat bone loss among astronauts in space, current research in this field, and practical applications of this research to human health on Earth. View the video presentation, Flash.
Established in 1997 and funded by NASA, NSBRI sponsors investigations to develop countermeasures to health related challenges that men and women face on long-duration space flights. While solving a variety of health issues for those traveling in space, NSBRI research also is leading to treatments for patients suffering from similar conditions on Earth, such as osteoporosis, muscle wasting, shift-related sleep disorders, balance disorders, and cardiovascular system problems. Presentations
This work is supported through NASA Cooperative Agreement NCC9-58 with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute. |
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