90-plus-day spaceflights linked to higher rates of hip fractures in astronauts

A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that astronauts returning from spaceflights lasting over 90 days had a higher rate of hip fractures compared to those on shorter missions or non-astronauts. This highlights the need for enhanced long-term skeletal health assessments for astronauts.

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• Phys.org — 90-plus-day spaceflights linked to higher rates of hip fractures in astronauts

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