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Painful Memories

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 15 January 2008 Rated :

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Have you ever suffered from a headache whilst diving? Dr Allan Kayle from DAN helps get to the root cause of headaches whilst diving and how you can avoid them!

Be Pro-Safety

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 9 November 2007 Rated :

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Robert N. Rossier from DAN Discusses Decision-Making and Accident Avoidance

Deep-Vein Thrombosis and Air Travel: Is There a Connection?

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 1 August 2007 Rated :

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DAN takes a look at the so called 'economy-class syndrome' Deep-Vein Thrombosis

Keeping It Clean

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 25 October 2006 Rated :

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DAN Reminds Divers of the Reasons for Good Aural Hygiene

Life as a DAN Intern

Posted By Jennifer Wiley on 9 December 2005 Rated :

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Writer Jennifer Wiley talks about her experiences as an intern with DAN.

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery & Diving

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 28 July 2005 Rated :

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Thinking about toning up your looks, but worried it will prevent you from scuba diving? The experts at DAN take a look at the issues.

I've Fallen and I Can't Get Out

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 17 March 2005 Rated :

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Dr. Neal Pollock, a physiologist working at Duke's Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology, offers some helpful advice on handling accidental falls into water.

Caution First

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 16 February 2005 Rated :

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Why Cigarette Smoking and Diving Don't Mix

The Deep Blue Beyond

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 27 October 2004 Rated :

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DAN provide a Thought-Provoking Look at Exploring and Contemplating a Complex World

Headaches and Diving

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 8 September 2004 Rated :

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DAN Provide Some Helpful Advice for Frequent Dive-Related Headaches

Transderm Scop

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 7 July 2004 Rated :

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DAN looks at 'The Patch' for Divers that works wonders with Motion Sickness

Motion Sickness

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 12 May 2004 Rated :

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A ‘Hurl’ By Any Other Name Is Still As Unhappy

Water, Water, Everywhere

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 14 April 2004 Rated :

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Why You Should Be Trained as a DAN Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies Provider

Deep-Vein Thrombosis and Air Travel: Is There a Connection?

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 25 February 2004 Rated :

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DAN this month takes a look at the so called 'economy-class syndrome' Deep-Vein Thrombosis

The Ultimate Field Trip

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 5 February 2004 Rated :

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Seattle University Undergrads Taste Life as Professional Research Divers

Dehydration Doldrums

Posted By Divers Alert Network on 7 January 2004 Rated :

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A Diver experiences an object lesson in ignoring the warning signs his body raised.

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