Long-term follow-up of Skylab bone demineralization
FE Tilton, JJ Degioanni, VS Schneider - 1979 - apps.dtic.mil
FE Tilton, JJ Degioanni, VS Schneider
1979•apps.dtic.milThe os calcis mineral was measured in the nine Skylab crew members and in eight control
subjects utilizing a photon absoptiometric technique. These measurements were then
compared with preflight measurements in an attempt to discover any long-term effects of
space flight on the skeletal system. A statistically significant loss of bone mineral was found
in the crew members who flew, but caution is urged in the interpretation of this difference. A
recommendation to continue studies of this type is made. Author Descriptors:
subjects utilizing a photon absoptiometric technique. These measurements were then
compared with preflight measurements in an attempt to discover any long-term effects of
space flight on the skeletal system. A statistically significant loss of bone mineral was found
in the crew members who flew, but caution is urged in the interpretation of this difference. A
recommendation to continue studies of this type is made. Author Descriptors:
Abstract
The os calcis mineral was measured in the nine Skylab crew members and in eight control subjects utilizing a photon absoptiometric technique. These measurements were then compared with preflight measurements in an attempt to discover any long-term effects of space flight on the skeletal system. A statistically significant loss of bone mineral was found in the crew members who flew, but caution is urged in the interpretation of this difference. A recommendation to continue studies of this type is made. Author
Descriptors:
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