New era for ‘space medicine’ as scientists expand specialist care for astronauts – The National

New era for ‘space medicine’ as scientists expand specialist care for astronauts – The National

From the impact of radiation on our bodies to the effects of living in isolation and the emergence of remote medicine, the experiences of space exploration are helping shape how we deliver healthcare on Earth.

The rapidly growing commercial space flight sector is likely to lead to an exponential growth in the number of humans entering space.

That changing landscape is leading to a greater requirement for specialist medicine to cope with the demands of microgravity and radiation.