The os calcis mineral was measured in the nine Skylab crew members and in eight control subjects, 5 years after the Skylab Program, utilizing a photon absorptiometric technique. These measurements were 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.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Long-term follow-up of Skylab bone demineralization


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1980-11-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Bone demineralization

    Mack, P. B. / Vose, G. P. / Vogt, F. B. et al. | NTRS | 1971


    Experiment M-6, bone demineralization

    La Chance, P. A. / Mack, P. B. / Vogt, F. B. et al. | NTRS | 1966


    Skylab

    Cunningham, R. W. | NTRS | 1970


    Skylab

    Dutzmann, R. | Tema Archive | 1973


    Experiment m-6, bone demineralization on gemini iv

    Lachance, P. A. / Mack, P. B. / Vogt, F. B. et al. | NTRS | 1965