In 15% of 196 NASA spaceflight missions from Apollo through 2024, crew experienced infections around launch, yet none led to a medical evacuation, severe in-orbit illness, or long-term health effects under NASA's pre-flight quarantine program
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Nature
Infectious disease outcomes of NASA’s health stabilization program
npj Microgravity - Infectious disease outcomes of NASA’s health stabilization program
Astronauts had higher rates of hip fracture after missions longer than 90 days, at rates similar to those seen in people on Earth 8 to 16.5 years older
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Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Increased Rates of Hip Fractures Associated With Longer Spaceflight Durations
To analyze a recent survey of all astronaut fractures to assess whether the rate of
postflight fractures is associated with durations of spaceflight missions.
postflight fractures is associated with durations of spaceflight missions.
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