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17 Monitoring and Prevention
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19 Pharmacology of Space Medicine Delivery
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21 Rehabilitation on Mars
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Bone Loss Sensory-Motor Adaptation Advanced Environmental Monitoring & Control
Cardiovascular Alterations Nutrition Advanced Extravehicular Activity
Environmental Health Clinical Capabilities Advanced Food Technology
Immunology & Infection Behavioral Health & Performance and Space Human Factors (Cognitive) Advanced Life Support
Skeletal Muscle Alterations Radiation Space Human Factors Engineering
 
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Long duration ISS and exploration missions will require increased autonomous medical care to mitigate the expected risks. Research and technology efforts focus on: standards, protocols, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment; diagnostic and laboratory technologies to support extended medical care; and methods and procedures to assess adverse drug interactions and side effects. Shelf life of pharmaceuticals must be extended. Training in medical care will use expert systems and telemedicine procedures in light of the communication limitations.
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