Space Travel and Medicine - An Introductory Editorial

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Smart Shirt Helps Track Vital Signs of Astronauts

New technology-packed tank top has been developed for astronauts. It is a smart shirt that can easily track astronauts' vital signs and physiological changes during spaceflight, reveals a new study. The research presented at the American ...

A Year In Space Decreases Heart Size of Astronaut

Scientists discover that even after regular exercise, the heart of an astronaut who spent almost a year at the International Space Station shrank. However, it continued to function well. Similar results were found in Benoit Lecomte, an ...

First Infection of Human Cells During Spaceflight

A new research has described the infection of human cells by the intestinal pathogen Salmonella Typhimurium during spaceflight. The study was conducted by Cheryl Nickerson, lead author Jennifer Barrila and their colleagues. ...

Significant Disparities in Telemedicine Use, Especially Among Older and POC Patients: Study

New study finds significant inequities in telemedicine use during the COVID pandemic, particularly by socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, age, and when someone needed to use a language other than English. The findings of the study are published in ...

Telemedicine Anticipates Progression of Surgical Practices

Follow-up telehealth visits are highly effective during the COVID-19 pandemic as per a study – "The Impact of Telemedicine Adoption on a Multidisciplinary Bariatric Surgery Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic," at Stony Brook Medicine's ...

Telemedicine to Diagnose and Treat Dysphagia in COVID Patients

Dysphagia, swallowing difficulties n patients with COVID-19 should be diagnosed and treated by telemedicine to lessen the risk to health care professionals, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal Archives of ...

TELEMEDICON 2020: 16th International Conference of the Telemedicine Society of India

TELEMEDICON 2020, the 16th International Annual Conference of ‘Telemedicine Society of India’ (TSI) will be held from 18th December to 20th December 2020. TSI will be hosting the conference virtually. This is the first international-level ...

India's Telemedicine Service Completes 5 Lakh Consultations

eSanjeevani, India's new telemedicine platform, has recorded five lakh teleconsultations. The last one lakh consultations were completed in a record time of 17 days. As a digital modality of healthcare services delivery, eSanjeevani is ...

Spending Time in Space Could Make Astronauts Heart Age Faster

As space agencies worldwide pursue missions into deep space or settlements on the Moon and Mars, a major challenge emerges. We still don't completely understand what extended bouts in space do to the human body. Among those changes, it turns out ...

Majority of US Specialists Increased Use of Telemedicine During COVID-19 Pandemic

Nearly 79 percent of US physicians mentioned that their use of telemedicine had elevated through the COVID-19 pandemic, reports a new survey. Kathryn Whitney, MSc, Director of Thematic Analysis, comments: “COVID-19 may be the tipping point ...

Telemedicine Might Outlast the Pandemic: Mental Health Care Staff

Telemedicine may not work for everyone. Serious barriers still need to be overcome, according to the new research led by UCL and King's College London. The two new studies are published in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology and ...

Heart Failure Assessment Via Telemedicine

The jugular venous pressure is an indicator of fluid retention and build-up of pressure inside the heart. Being able to check jugular venous pressure using telemedicine, virtually, will help doctors assess heart failure patients remotely by just ...

Telemedicine Proves Effective for Monitoring Patients in Large Pediatric Neurology Network, Says Study

In pediatric neurology care, the transition to telehealth strategies was very successful even in a short period of time and may provide guidance on the future of pediatric care after the pandemic subsides. The findings were published today in the ...

Telemedicine Guidelines Released in India Notified and Gazetted

Highlights : Telemedicine Guidelines Released in India are Notified and gazetted by the Government of India They cannot be challenged in the court of Law It makes the diagnosis and treatment through telemedicine a reality in India The ...

Spaceflight may Cause Blood Clots in Female Astronauts

Female astronauts can be affected with the risk of blood clots associated with spaceflight. The study, published in Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance, in collaboration with King’s College London, the Centre for Space Medicine Baylor ...

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How Micro-gravity in Space Affects Our Lung Function

Understanding the physiology changes to lungs in space travel is essential. Parabolic flights taken by pilots simulate this very well and gives us a good understanding.

Deep Space Travel May Affect Astronaut's Gut Functions

Deep space travel may significantly affect gastrointestinal (GI) functions in astronauts, reveals a new study.

Space Travel may Alter Gene Expression: NASA

NASA scientists have found that space travel may alter gene expression. The study involved astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a year in space.

Space Exercise can Prevent Astronauts From Fainting on Earth

Exercise in Space: Astronauts are less likely to faint on Earth, if they exercise in space, reveals a new study.

Heart and Vascular System Physiology in Space

Understanding the physiological changes of the heart and vascular system of the astronauts during space travel is important as this can have long term implications on their health.