Cognition
Effects of drugs for space motion sickness on memory in humans examined
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, January 2nd, 2005
"Space motion sickness (SMS) is a problem during the first 72 hours of space flight and during transitions from different gravity environments. There currently are no effective drug countermeasures for SMS that also accommodate the retention of optimal cognitive function. This creates a dilemma for astronauts because cognitive skills are particularly important during gravity transitions (e.g, take-off and landing)," researchers in the United States report.
"To quantify the cognitive side effects of potential drug countermeasures, an...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA
More Articles from Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA
- Filariasis
Participation in mass treatment against filariasis in Haiti examined - Malaria
Malaria-related deaths among U.S. travelers reported - Medical Device
Influence of geometry on fluorescence spectroscopy in tissue examined - Vaccine Vector
Method for selecting retroviral-producing cells developed - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
U.S. FDA committee recommends accelerated clofarabine approval for ALL - Aesthetic Medicine
U.S. FDA clears Comet and Polaris DS Systems for permanent hair reduction - More from this issue of Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
