GoBoldlyNASA.org - Advancing Health and Medicine

	Advancing Health and Medicine NASA Research has resulted in significant advances in medicine and medical procedures. Future deep-space missions will require further advances in radiation protection, psychology, telemedicine, osteoporosis treatments, and transportability of trauma facilities. NASA’s contributions to health and medicine include the following:
	Microbiological research performed on the Space Shuttle and the ISS is targeted for new vaccines, such as salmonella and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Initial research done with NASA led to the addition of docosahexaenoc acid (DHA) to baby formula, essential for neural and visual development. NASA collaborated in the development of the DeBakey heart pump. Advances in cardiology, mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and kidney dialysis have benefited from NASA research and technology development.

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