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| Bone Loss: Dealing with Calcium and Bone Loss in Space | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Space-related Bone Loss | |
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| Countermeasures for Space-related Bone Loss | |
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| Monitoring Space-related Bone Loss | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Psychosocial Support: Maintaining an Effective Team | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Psychosocial Issues Relevant to Spaceflight | |
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| Approaches to Psychosocial Issues | |
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| Countermeasures for Psychosocial Problems in Space | |
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| Monitoring Psychological Well-being | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Radiation Hazards: Establishing a Safe Level | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Radiation Concepts and Terms | |
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| Radiation Biology Relevant to Spaceflight | |
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| Radiation Hazards on Long-Duration Flights | |
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| Countermeasures for Radiation Hazards | |
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| Monitoring Radiation Exposure | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Muscle Loss: A Practical Approach to Maintaining Strength | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Muscle Physiology Relevant to Spaceflight | |
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| Approaches to Muscle Loss in Space | |
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| Monitoring Muscle Loss and Strength | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Extravehicular Activity: Performing EVA Safely | |
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| Introduction | |
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| EVA Physiology | |
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| Countermeasures for EVA-related Problems | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Balance: Neurovestibular Effects of Spaceflight and Their Operational Consequences | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Control of Balance | |
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| Changes in the Balance System Produced by Spaceflight | |
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| Approaches to Balance System Changes after Spaceflight | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Cardiovascular Changes: Atrophy, Arrhythmias, and Orthostatic Intolerance | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Cardiovascular Physiology Relevant to Spaceflight | |
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| Effect of Spaceflight on the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Approaches to Cardiovascular Changes in Space | |
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| Monitoring Cardiovascular Changes | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Nutrition: Maintaining Body Mass and Preventing Disease | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Nutritional Issues of Concern for Spaceflight | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Motion Sickness in Space: Prevention and Treatment | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Physiology of Motion Sickness | |
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| Countermeasures for Motion Sickness in Space | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Gender: Identifying and Managing the Relevant Differences | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Gender Differences of Concern for Spaceflight | |
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| Single- versus Mixed-Gender Crews | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Preflight Preparation and Postflight Recovery: Preparation and Rehabilitation | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Preparation and Rehabilitation | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Long-Duration Flight Medical Planning: Medical Care on the Way to the Moon and Mars | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Medical Risks on Long-Duration Space Missions | |
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| Prevention Strategies | |
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| Intervention Strategies | |
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| Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |