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Building a One Country One Licensure Framework: Applications for the Future of Canadian Space Physicians
Building a One Country One Licensure Framework: Applications for the Future of Canadian Space Physicians 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
This paper examines the current medicolegal deficiencies of physicians providing healthcare to spaceflight participants during spaceflight. As spaceflight becomes increasingly common, new Canadian legislation is required to address these gaps. read more

EuniceScope: Low-Cost Imaging Platform for Studying Microgravity Cell Biology
EuniceScope: Low-Cost Imaging Platform for Studying Microgravity Cell Biology 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
We demonstrate a lightweight, compact, and highly reconfigurable microgravity simulating toolbox built on a 3D-printed microscope integrated with a 2D clinostat system for democratizing astrobiology research and education. read more

Balance Perturbations in Simulated Low-Gravity Modulate Human Premotor and Frontoparietal Electrocortical Theta, Alpha, and Beta Band Spectral Power
Balance Perturbations in Simulated Low-Gravity Modulate Human Premotor and Frontoparietal Electrocortical Theta, Alpha, and Beta Band Spectral Power 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
Identifying changes in human electrical brain and muscle activation dynamics in simulated low-gravity provides opportunities to intervene and mitigate gait and balance deficits following spaceflight. read more

Adding Sound Transparency to a Spacesuit: Effect on Cognitive Performance in Females
Adding Sound Transparency to a Spacesuit: Effect on Cognitive Performance in Females 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
Koh Block cognitive test indicates that adding sound transparency to an IVA space suit is correlated with higher cognitive performance in a simulated astronaut environment. read more

Processes for Designing Innovative Biomedical Hardware to Use in Space and on Earth
Processes for Designing Innovative Biomedical Hardware to Use in Space and on Earth 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
Space exploration constraints create an innovative opportunity to improve healthcare equity and health outcomes with comprehensive solutions under the guidance of best practices from both terrestrial and spaceflight alike. read more

Novel 3-D Printable Aspiration Device “SPUTA VACUUMER” Designed to Minimize Invasion
Novel 3-D Printable Aspiration Device “SPUTA VACUUMER” Designed to Minimize Invasion 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
The SPUTA VACCUMER is a 3D printable device that can remove sputum and foreign matters without inserting a suction catheter into the trachea. read more

The Enjoyability of Physical Exercise: Exergames and Virtual Reality as New Ways to Boost Psychological and Psychosocial Health in Astronauts. A Prospective and Perspective View
The Enjoyability of Physical Exercise: Exergames and Virtual Reality as New Ways to Boost Psychological and Psychosocial Health in Astronauts. A Prospective and Perspective View 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
Exergames are an interactive video gaming system that requires bodily movement to play and function, thereby stimulating a form of physical activity. read more

Development of a Digital Platform: A Perspective to Advance Space Telepharmacy
Development of a Digital Platform: A Perspective to Advance Space Telepharmacy 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
Advances in space medicine and life sciences can boost the technological development in digital health for ground and space applications, including the area of telepharmacy. read more

Enabling Human Space Exploration Missions Through Progressively Earth Independent Medical Operations (EIMO)
Enabling Human Space Exploration Missions Through Progressively Earth Independent Medical Operations (EIMO) 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
This paper proposes a definition for Earth Independent Medical Operations, describes the key components, and outlines directions for future work. read more

How Space Operations Drive Innovation In Human Healthcare
How Space Operations Drive Innovation In Human Healthcare 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)
Medical capabilities for use in space require regulations. read more
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