Our readers ask
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Readers' questions concerning their health and ability to dive are answered. The questions pertain to diving after undergoing coronary bypass surgery, herniated disk surgery, carotid endarterectomy. Questions on diving with a narrowed aortic valve, cornea transplant and cochlear implant are also discussed.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1995
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Bone injuries from diving
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One of the long-term health effects of deep diving is osteonecrosis. The disease is caused by the occlusion of small blood vessels supplying the bone by gas bubbles, blood clots or fat globules. The incidence and severity of this disease is related to time and depth of diving.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1998
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Stopping the spread of infections
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Viral infections are transmitted by body fluid contact and poor hygiene. By practicing careful hygiene - avoiding the sharing of snorkels, regulators, wetsuits - one can avoid transmitting infection and illness to other divers.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1992
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