International Database Seeks to Boost Treatment of Altitude Sickness
Fluid buildup in lungs can be deadly for skiers, mountain climbers, regardless of fitness SUNDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- An international database on high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) -- a life-threatening buildup of fluid in the lungs that can occur at high altitudes -- has been launche...China's Insurance Companies Offer Policy for Altitude Sickness
China's health insurance companies will offer a special policy for customers who may suffer from altitude sickness.// The policy will be available from August 8 after the insurance companies have liaised with travel agencies and rail ticket offices. It will be valid for 30 days and open...Treating Altitude Sickness With Viagra
Sildenafil, the drug more commonly known as Viagra, may help with more than just sexual problems. Researchers say // it can also ease the symptoms of altitude sickness. The finding could be significant because in severe cases, altitude sickness can cause dangerously high pulmonary arterial pressure...High Altitude ‘Speeds up ageing process
According to a research, women who live at high altitudes are likely to age faster. Scientists drew their conclusions after finding lower concentrations of hormones, which are important for maintaining health and youthfulness, in women living in the mountainous areas. For comparison researchers...Sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hawaii decrease following FAA regulations
...e FAA should reconsider the Rule's clause that established a minimum flying altitude of 1,500 feet, as we know higher altitudes are associated with more cloud c...the Rule on the basis that the 1,500-feet above-ground-level minimum flying altitude would lead to crashes due to the prevalence of clouds at or above that alti...Study Finds Skin Cancer Rates Higher Among Athletes
...e sunburn. "Summer athletes are not the only ones in danger of higher skin cancer rates. In winter sports (eg, skiing, snowboarding), higher altitude sun exposure and reflections off the snow and ice, can lead to even greater exposures, especially to the face and hands. One of the studies we sited, ...Arete Therapeutics Presents Positive Clinical and Preclinical Data for AR9281
...ed a total of over $51 million in Series A financing led by Frazier Healthcare Ventures, Alta Partners, Three Arch Partners, Burrill & Company and altitude Life Science Ventures. For more information on Arete Therapeutics, please visit www.aretetherapeutics.com . Available Topic Expert(s): For in...BIOCOM's 4th Annual DeviceFest Honors Companies
...dlestick injuries. "The Far Out" award went to CVAC Systems, Inc for its unique capsule device focused on the application of its Cyclic Variations in altitude Conditioning process to treat diseases and disorders associated with aging, including insulin resistance, diabetes, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease...Battelle Scientists Named on Patent for Making Oxygen From Light and Water
...mportant step forward to produce oxygen and trap carbon dioxide to maintain breathable air in confined spaces, such as on submarines, in space or high altitude flight, or in mine shafts that become blocked. In the case of an artificial lung, there is ample water in the blood from which a PDEC device could mak...GoodKnight® 425 Bi-Level® Device
Description:... The GoodKnight® 425 Bi-Level® device is suitable for travel and includes features such as automatic altitude compensation, optional cigarette lighter adapter and portable battery pack...AutoCheck automated quality control
Features:...rove quality measurements Automated procedures ensure that analyzers are always ready to use Automatic level detection as well as temperature and altitude correction Ability to preprogram quality control schedule at your convenience CV% improved on measurement of pH, pO2 and pCO2 parameters Adva...BiPAP® Pro Bi-level System with Bi-Flex®
Features:... pressure and allow the system to tolerate most mask leaks Compensates for altitude changes to provide accurate pressure despite changes in altitude Automatic on/off feature Mask removal indicator (May not function with a...Elevated nitric oxide in blood is key to high altitude function for Tibetans
CLEVELANDHow can some people live at high altitudes and thrive while others struggle to obtain enough oxygen to function? The answer for Tibetans who live at altitudes around 14,000 feet is increased nitric oxide (NO) levels. High levels of NO circulate in various forms in the blood and produce...Viagra improves high altitude exercise performance up to 45% for some
Sildenafil (Viagra) significantly improved the cardiovascular and exercise performance measures of trained cyclists at high altitude, mostly because the drug helped some participants improve a lot -- up to 45% -- while others showed little change. Sildenafil provided no benefit at sea level. Ten ...SRI International announces findings from new upper atmospheric radar system for scientific research
...ribes the first detailed investigation of the common horizontal and vertical structures of radar and optical mesospheric clouds. These are the highest altitude clouds, which form in the mesopause, the coldest part of the Earth's atmosphere. These high-altitude clouds may be an indicator for global climate cha...Babies born to native high-altitude mothers have decreased risk of low birth weight
...ver more blood and oxygen to their fetuses at high altitude than do women of European descent. The study helps... explain why babies of Andean descent born at high altitude weigh more than European babies born at altitude. ...titude. The question of why babies born at high altitude are smaller is not an academic one. Low birthweigh...Genome projects launched for three extreme-environment animals
...gy, taxonomy, and reproduction. The Tibetan antelope is native to the Tibetan plateau in China, and inhabits alpine meadow and desert regions at an altitude of 3,500-5,500 meters above sea level. The Tibetan antelope is the only extant species in the Pantholops genus. It has been evolutionarily isolated si...GOCE's electric ion propulsion engine switched on
...unch and Early Orbit Phase on 20 March. Prior to commissioning the electric ion propulsion, GOCE was in free flight (not powered) and is now at an altitude of approximately 280 km, gently decaying at a rate of about 190 m/day. GOCE is the first ESA satellite employing drag-free control, in which the s...Research plane Polar 5 on Arctic campaign
...eters like wind, temperature and humidity are carried out during the campaign by means of so-called drop probes sondes. The sondes are dropped from an altitude of five kilometres. "We will considerably improve regional Arctic climate models with our investigations", explains Prof. Dr. Klaus Dethloff, physicis...UC Davis bench-to-bedside research: Promising treatment in clinical trials
...mpany raised more than $51 million in Series A financing led by Frazier Healthcare Ventures, Alta Partners, Three Arch Partners, Burrill & Company and altitude Life Science Ventures. Today, the biotech company, based in Hayward, is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel drugs to treat type 2 ...Montana State team finds Yellowstone alga that detoxifies arsenic
...out investigating the changing colors in the Yellowstone algae mats, he figured that something more than photosynthesis had to be involved. He thought altitude and latitude played a role. Some of the hot springs have no trees around them, so he wondered if the intense June sun was hammering the algae. Mole...Space researchers developing tool to help disoriented pilots
...and rotate in all directions." The project involves specially designed software that monitors the flight of the vehicle speed, heading, pitch and altitude and the actions of the pilot. The system will use audio and visual cues to alert pilots of problems before things get out of hand. The group is also ...Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces Sale of Additional Monoplace Hyperbaric Chambers
...ey are also a NASA and U.S. Military Hyper/Hypobaric contractor known for their work in underwater zero-G neutral buoyancy astronaut training and high altitude simulation systems. Glenn Butler, President & CEO of Life Support Technologies, commented, "We utilize ETC BARA-MED((R) )monoplace hype...University of Texas 'Picosatellite' to be launched from space shuttle to begin milestone mission
...ooking towards picospacecraft as the next revolution in space." The satellites will operate about 185 miles above the Earth's surface but below the altitude of the International Space Station. Kjellberg said its operational lifetime is between three to six months. However, it could remain in orbit for up t...Boston Scientific Announces Company Schedule for Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions
...entations from the MADIT II clinical trial and the altitude Clinical Science Program. These presentations wil...of biventricular pacing on CRT-D patients from the altitude Clinical Science Program. This observational coho...M.D., will present data on survival rates from the altitude Clinical Program. The results will be presented a...Heinlein Trust and SpaceX Announce Competition to Promote Research Innovation in Zero Gravity
...nd Falcon 9 vehicles, SpaceX offers highly reliable/cost-efficient light, medium and heavy lift capabilities for spacecraft insertion into any orbital altitude and inclination. In addition, the Dragon spacecraft provides Earth to LEO transport of pressurized and unpressurized instruments, cargo, and crew, inc...Nanotechnology makes supertelescopes much more sensitive
...round the world are currently working on the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA). This consists of 66 advanced telescopes which will be placed at an altitude of 5,000 metres and together will provide a more precise image of the universe. They are chiefly aimed at shedding light on the question of how stars ...Arete Therapeutics Closes $16.7 Million in Final Tranche of Its Series A Financing
...re Ventures and Alta Partners co-led the $16.7 million tranche, which also included existing investors Burrill & Company, Three Arch Partners, and altitude Life Science Ventures. This financing completes the Series A round, bringing the total amount raised to date to over $51 million. "This finan...Arete Therapeutics Bolsters Management Team
... has raised a total of $51 million in Series A financing led by Frazier Healthcare Ventures, Alta Partners, Three Arch Partners, Burrill & Company and altitude Life Science Ventures. For more information on Arete Therapeutics, please visit http://www.aretetherapeutics.com . ...Arete Therapeutics Names James Sabry, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer
... has raised a total of $51 million in Series A financing led by Frazier Healthcare Ventures, Alta Partners, Three Arch Partners, Burrill & Company and altitude Life Science Ventures. For more information on Arete Therapeutics, please visit http://www.aretetherapeutics.com . ...Boston Scientific Announces Program to Analyze Latitude(R) Patient Monitoring Data
... altitude clinical science initiative will provide insights ... therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) device therapy. The altitude initiative will be managed in collaboration with a...convenience and peace of mind for patients. "The altitude clinical science initiative will enhance physician...Life on Mars 'pregnancy test' successfully launched
...nt platform. The LMC components will experience both weightlessness and the harsh space radiation environment while orbiting the Earth 180 times at an altitude of up to 190 miles (308 km) during the 11.8 day mission. The BIOPAN-6 platform is mounted on the outside of an un-manned Russian FOTON spacecraft. ...