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Detection of Asymptomatic Renal Calcifications in Astronauts Using a Novel Ultrasound ProtocolUltrasound (US) specifically looking for asymptomatic renal calcifications that may be renal stones is typically not done in the terrestrial setting. Standard abdominal US without a renal focus may discover incidental, mineralized renal material (MRM); however punctate solid areas of MRM is less than 3 mm are usually considered subclinical. Detecting these early calcifications before they become symptomatic renal stones is critical to prevent adverse medical and mission outcomes during spaceflight.
Document ID
20160012375
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Garcia, Kathleen (Wyle Labs., Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Sargsyan, Ashot (Wyle Labs., Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Reyes, David (Wyle Labs., Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Locke, James (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
October 17, 2016
Publication Date
April 29, 2017
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-37661
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace Medical Association Scientific Meeting
Location: Denver, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: April 29, 2017
End Date: May 4, 2017
Sponsors: Aerospace Medical Association
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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