Publications by authors named "Giuseppe A Miserocchi"
During the Cold War years, the Space Race was largely supported by the efforts of many engineers and scientists, in particular human physiologists. Rodolfo Margaria (1901-1983), director of the Institute of Human Physiology at the University of Milan, was one of the most eminent and focused his studies on the mechanics of human locomotion in subgravity, in particular on the Moon's surface. Long before the real Moon landing, Margaria was able to correctly theorize how astronauts would walk on lunar soil, what would be the optimal pattern of progression, as well as determine the optimum and maximum speed at one-sixth of the Earth's gravity.
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- The study investigates harness hang syncope (HHS) in mountain climbers, emphasizing the serious risks it poses when using safety harnesses and the need for quick rescue due to potential fatal outcomes.
- In the test involving 40 adults, critical cardiovascular changes and levels of brain oxygen (measured through near infrared spectroscopy) were monitored during suspension, revealing specific patterns before HHS occurred.
- The findings suggest that individuals who experienced HHS failed to maintain adequate blood flow and oxygen to the brain, indicating that continuous monitoring of brain oxygen levels could be vital for preventing syncope.
Morpho-functional analysis of lung tissue in mild interstitial edema.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
April 2002
Mild pulmonary interstitial edema was shown to cause fragmentation of interstitial matrix proteoglycans. We therefore studied compartmental fluid accumulation by light and electron microscopy on lungs of anesthetized rabbits fixed in situ by vascular perfusion after 0.5 ml.
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