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NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Medical Evacuation From International Space Station
An astronaut who experienced a medical issue aboard the International Space Station is back on Earth and in good condition, NASA officials said early Thursday morning. “The crew member of concern is doing fine,” Jared Isaacman, the…
Ailing astronaut, colleagues return to Earth in first NASA medical evacuation
NASA completed its first medical evacuation early Thursday, when an ailing astronaut and three others splashed down in the Pacific, more than one month ahead of schedule. The four astronauts — NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with…
A Bombshell Epic Lawsuit Shows How Your Medical Data Could Be At Risk
A new lawsuit from Epic—run by Judy Faulkner, above—aims to 'defend patient privacy,' per a company press release. I magine you've confided in your doctor about a sensitive medical issue. You haven't even disclosed the condition to…
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation. The four returning astronauts — from the U.S., Russia and Japan…
NASA astronauts land after medical emergency caused early end to mission
“On behalf of SpaceX and NASA, welcome home, Crew-11,” mission controllers told the four-member crew of the SpaceX Dragon capsule as it splashed down. George Alderman, NASA's deputy press secretary, said in a press conference after…
ITV Good Morning Britain live broadcast interrupted amid 'medical evacuation
Good Morning Britain interrupted its usual programming for breaking news as four astronauts, who departed the International Space Station due to a serious medical issue, made their return to Earth. The crew's mission was abruptly shortened after…
ISS Medical Emergency: An Orbital Ambulance Ride
Over the course of its nearly 30 years in orbit, the International Space Station has played host to more “firsts” than can possibly be counted. When you're zipping around Earth at five miles per second, even the most mundane of events…
Astronauts Evacuate the ISS after Medical Incident
The four members of Crew-11 are on their way back to Earth after one of them became unwell with an unknown condition Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American and…
Wheelchair user changed medication due to water main burst at Green Hammerton - BBC News
A wheelchair user had to change his medication to prevent him needing to use the toilet after his village was left without water for two days. Residents of Green Hammerton, between York and Harrogate, were left with little or no water from 5 to 7…
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
'Our timing of this departure is unexpected,' NASA astronaut Zena Cardman said before the return trip, 'but what was not surprising to me was how well this crew came together as a family to help each other and just take care of each other.'…
This Pill Is Not a Medication. It Could Save Thousands of Lives.
Here's what you'll learn when you read this story: Lapses in adherence to taking medication result in over a hundred thousand preventable deaths every year, but a new device could change that. SAFARI is a biodegradable gelatin or cellulose pill…
ISS astronauts begin journey back to Earth in Nasa's first ever medical evacuation
Four crew members have left the International Space Station (ISS) and are heading back to Earth after a medical issue prompted their mission to be cut a month short in Nasa's first medical evacuation. A video feed from Nasa showed American…
EXPLAINER: Understanding eye pressure and why regular medical checks matter
Eye pressure, medically called Intraocular Pressure (IOP), refers to the pressure created by the fluid inside your eye. This pressure helps the eye keep its round shape and allows it to function properly. This article provides some further insights…
NASA set to bring astronaut home during medical evacuation
The medical evacuation from the space station is underway, with four astronauts in their spaceship heading back to Earth so one of them can receive medical treatment. NBC News' Tom Costello has the latest.
NASA astronauts back on Earth after unprecedented medical emergency on ISS
Four astronauts have landed back on Earth after being evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) due to an unprecedented medical event. NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Kimiya Yui…
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