Thanks, Giovanni,

The article you found points to the source or reference to the research in the New Scientist magazine that reported on the work of Ulrik Wisloff from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Thanks!

Best regards,
Russ


Giovanni Marola wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Strike" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 5:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [SCUBA-SE] Pill could treat DCS...
>
>
>
>>On Friday, March 26, 2004 2:42 PM, Crusty wrote:
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>>(snip)
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>>>>It would appear that moderate exercise conducted 20 - 24 hours prior to
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>>a
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>>>>dive reduced the number of bubbles; reduced the severity of the illness;
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>>and
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>>>>reduced its incidence in experiments conducted on animals.  The time
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>>frame
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>>>>of 20-24 hours is, however critical.  Exercise undertaken, say, two
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>>hours
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>>>>prior to a dive, on the other hand, actually stimulates the formation of
>>>>'seed' bubbles and may increase the liklihood of getting bent.
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>
> for more informations have a look here:
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3563679.stm
>
> Giovanni
>