| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 111 pages) : color portraits |
| Series |
SpringerBriefs in space development, 2191-818X |
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SpringerBriefs in space development.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Absorption -- Distribution -- Metabolism and Excretion -- Central Nervous System -- Cardiovascular System -- Gastrointestinal System -- Musculoskeletal System -- Multiple Systems Spaceflight Effects -- Conclusions: Special Challenges of Long Duration Exploration |
| Summary |
?Space Pharmacology? is a review of the current knowledge regarding the use of pharmaceuticals during spaceflights. It is a comprehensive review of the literature, addressing each area of pharmacokinetics and each major physiological system in turn. Every section begins with a topic overview, and is followed by a discussion of published data from spaceflight, and from ground experiments meant to model the spaceflight situation. Includes a discussion looking forward to the new medical challenges we are likely to face on longer duration exploration missions. This book is a snapshot of our current knowledge that also highlights areas of unknown |
| Analysis |
Pharmaceutical technology |
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Chemistry, inorganic |
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Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences |
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Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology |
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Inorganic Chemistry |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Space medicine.
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Pharmacology.
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Space flight.
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Space flights.
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Pharmacology
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Space Flight
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pharmacology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Contagious.
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MEDICAL -- Infectious Diseases.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Space flights
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Space flight
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Pharmacology
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Space medicine
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781461433965 |
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1461433967 |
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