HYPODYNAMIC UROLITHIASIS: A POTENTIAL HAZARD DURING PROLONGED WEIGHTLESSNESS IN SPACE TRAVEL

Abstract

Hypodynamic urolithiasis as a hazard in space travel is discussed in the light of present-day knowledge. Emphasis was placed on several etiologic factors in urinary lithiasis that will be present during space flight. Moreover, as urinary stones may be formed during prolonged space travel, prophylactic measures (physical exercises, diet and schedules) are suggested for the prevention of stone formation. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0287068

Entities

People

  • Abraham T.k. Cockett
  • Cecil C. Beehler
  • James E. Roberts

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Flight
  • Lithiasis
  • Memory Devices
  • Pathologic Processes
  • Space Flight
  • Urologic Diseases
  • Weightlessness

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Immunology
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space