Astronauts and Australian Antarctic expeditioners are working together to advance human health in space, and on Earth.
Antarctic research supports healthy space for astronautsThe Polaris Dawn astronauts at the launch pad. Credit: Polaris Program / John Kraus
"Antarctic expeditioners and astronauts are both isolated, confined populations in extreme environments, doing, dependent on technology for survival, and with limited scope for evacuation," he said. Expeditioners follow the step-by-step protocols to scan the internal structure of the eyes, jugular vein, heart, kidneys and bladder. Some also practice on a medical-grade gel containing fake blood vessels, called a"phantom.""Our colleagues are assessing the quality of the images and whether a diagnosis could be made from them," Dr. Cherry said.
"It doesn't replace formal ultrasonography, but it can be used to assist decision making to improve outcomes for patients in isolated or extreme environments."The second project being undertaken simultaneously in space and Antarctica, uses a 3D optical body scanner to look at changes in body shape and composition and its impact on metabolic health.
"As we look towards missions to Mars, astronauts will need to be able to get up and walk by themselves when they land."and Antarctic expeditioners to be as healthy as they can during their deployments.
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