Description
Fundamentals of Space Medicine and Clinical Technology is a comprehensive guide that delves into the advanced technologies utilized in space medicine today. The book is structured into three sections: an introduction to the physiology of space medicine, a detailed overview of various space medicine technologies, and the application of these technologies on Earth. Authored by leading experts in the field, it aims to bridge the gap between space medicine physiology and technological advancements, offering valuable insights. Additionally, the book serves as a useful resource for doctors, engineers, commercial industries, and governments, highlighting the significance of translational applications of space medicine technologies.This is a pivotal read for anyone interested in the intersection of space exploration and medical science.- Introduces readers to space medicine physiology- Presents a variety of space medicine technologies- Includes translational applications of the technologies
Table of Contents
Section 1: Physiological changes in space1. Cardiac changes in space2. Skeletal muscle adaptations to spaceflight: mechanisms and countermeasures3. Neurological adaptations to spaceflight4. Immune dysfunction5. Spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome6. Viral evolution in the cosmos7. Astronaut multi-omics8. Metabolic and endocrine changes in spaceflight9. Reproduction and obstetrics in space10. Immunometabolism in space11. Effects of altered gravity on the liver12. Dermatologic conditions in space13. Circadian rhythm changes in space14. Ocular surface, anterior segment, and lens in spaceflight15. MicroRNAs in space: biomarkers for health risk assessment and targets for countermeasures16. Gut microbiota and intervention of probiotics in spaceflightSection 2: Space medicine technology and countermeasures18. Spacesuits and extravehicular activity19. Ultrasound in space20. Hybrid training system in space flight21. Regenerative medicine in space22. Digital clinicians in spaceflight and off-Earth habitation23. Bone health countermeasures24. Precision medicine in human spaceflight: applying systems thinking to principles, concepts, and methods of assessment25. Virtual and augmented reality in space26. Artificial intelligence in space27. Advanced technologies in deep space exploration and clinical applications28. Organoid research in space for human health29. Open science in space medicine: perspectives following the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Open Science Sessions for early career researchers30. Eye tracking during spaceflight: current technology and future directions for spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome31. Short-arm centrifuge artificial gravity for space station32. LASER body mass measurement device33. Space station atmosphere lint mitigation34. Health impacts of radiation in space and countermeasures35. Advancing surgical autonomy in space: microgravity-optimized procedures, technologies, and countermeasures for the International Space Station
