The new controversy over silent bubbles
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The medical journal The Lancet reported a prevalence of abnormalities in the brain and spinal cord among divers which are due to decompression sickness. These reports were based on magnetic resonance images that identified permanent but not readily detectible internal injuries among divers.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1995
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Malaria - how to avoid it
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Malaria is a mosquito-borne illness often encountered by divers, especially in tropical regions. Divers should inquire about malaria protection and start on chloroquine once a week starting two weeks before departure. Divers should also protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1996
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Cholesterol and blood vessels
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Periodic examination of blood pressure, levels of lipids and sugar in the blood and kidney function tests are required to ensure safe diving. Divers must be familiar with their risk for developing blood vessel diseases to prevent the occurrence of heart attacks during dives.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1998
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