Symptoms and Countermeasures for Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS)
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paceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS), optical disturbances, astronautsAbstract
Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) is currently a big topic of research for scientists. The effect of SANS can cause optical disturbances and be risky for astronauts in space for a long period of time. There are many potential causes of SANS, with popular theories involving Intracranial pressure (ICP). This paper gives an overview of SANS, provides potential countermeasures for prolonged space travel, and delves into further areas of research that still need to be done.
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