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BSN medical Luxembourg Finance Holding S.à.r.l.: NASA Research Finds BSN’s Compression Garments Help Astronauts Stand up without Fainting After Landing on Earth
NASA Research Finds BSN’s Compression Garments Help Astronauts Stand up without Fainting After Landing on Earth BSN and NASA Collaborate Exclusively on Solution for Orthostatic Intolerance Following Long-Duration Spaceflight Luxembourg/Hamburg, Germany., August 18, 2016 – BSN medical, the global integrated medical therapy solutions provider, announced an ongoing collaboration with NASA to develop a specialized gradient compression garment for protection against post-spaceflight orthostatic intolerance – the inability to stand upright without experiencing a rapid heart rate, low blood pressure (hypotension), lightheadedness or feeling faint upon return to Earth’s gravity. Astronauts who live in space, even for short periods of time, experience physiological adaptations that have noticeable consequences once they return to Earth’s gravity. These include changes to balance, coordination, muscle strength, blood volume, and blood pressure regulation, and may impact an astronaut’s ability to perform basic tasks such as standing and walking . According to a study of veteran astronauts, up to 83 percent returning from long duration (> 1 mo.) spaceflight experienced these physiological changes during postflight evaluation . “Our team is extremely pleased to be working so closely with NASA,” said Felix Dahm, M.D., executive vice president of Innovation and Strategic Development for BSN medical. “The demands of space flight place significant physiological stress on astronauts. Our gradient compression garments have been shown to alleviate post-spaceflight orthostatic intolerance in ongoing studies. We have a world-class team of engineers who are committed to improving compression therapies – an expertise that also helps prevent certain adverse effects of space flight.” “Additionally, NASA’s research with the JOBST garments may also help the general population overcome issues such as orthostatic intolerance, as these garments designed for astronauts may hold promise for people who suffer from sudden # # # Media Contact BSN medical:
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