Feature · Science / TechnologyRisks of Decompression Sickness and Venous Thromboembolism during Spaceflight and Patent Foramen Ovale ImplicationsNASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer formed a working group in August 2026 to review the most recent data related to extravehicular activity (EVA) prebreathe testing and decompression sickness (DCS) events, venous thromboembolism (VTE) in-flight occurrences, and patent foramen ovale (PFO) implication as they relate to NASA’s Artemis (lunar and beyond) missions. The recommendations from this working group are built upon and integrate the outcomes of previous working groups hosted by OCHMO.Read the full story →Kim Lowe · September 22, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA’s Integrated Medical Model (IMM)Planning crewed missions to the Moon and Mars involves preparing for the medical realities of long-duration space travel. Factors like cosmic radiation, microgravity, and distance from Earth create unique health considerations for astronauts. To anticipate these needs ahead of time, NASA developed the Integrated Medical Model (IMM). The IMM is a decision-support tool that uses […]Read the full story →Kim Lowe · September 16, 2026 at 10:50 AM
