Earth benefits from space life sciencesThe applications to medicine of various results from space exploration are examined. Improvements have been made in the management of cardiovascular disease, in particular the use of the ultrasonic scanner to image arteries in three dimensions, the use of excimer lasers to disrupt arterial plaques in coronary blood vessels, and the use of advanced electrodes for cardiac monitoring. A bone stiffness analyzer has helped to diagnose osteoporosis and aid in its treatment. An automated light microscope system is used for chromosome analysis, and an X-ray image intensifier called Lixiscope is used in emergency medical care. An advanced portable defibrillator has been developed for the heart, and an insulin delivery system has been derived from space microminiaturization techniques.
Document ID
19880068206
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Garshnek, V. (George Washington University Washington, DC, United States)
Nicogossian, A. E. (George Washington Univ. Washington, DC, United States)
Griffiths, L. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)