Risk of Renal Stone Formation

Exposure to microgravity induces bone atrophy/bone loss which increases circulating calcium, impacting the renal stone risk. Risk mitigation strategies including exercise and hydration are well-defined although the ability to treat a renal stone during exploration missions is not yet available.

Directed Acyclic Graph Files

+ DAG File Information (HSRB Home Page)

+ Risk of Renal Stone Formation DAG and Narrative (PDF)

+ Risk of Renal Stone Formation DAG Code (TXT)

Human Research Roadmap

+ Risk of Renal Stone Formation Human Research Roadmap

+ 2017 May Evidence Report


Human System Risks

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