NASA doens't try to find cures for diseases.
Edit: In response to that spin off topic. That doesn't answer your question, because Spin-offs are not things that NASA -tries- to do.
Your question asks, What diseases does NASA try to find cures for.
The answer is None. NASA grants and projects are not for finding cures. The applications of the technology that results in space science from NASA may go towards cures or applications for the medical field but NASA itself does not activitly try to find cures for diseases. That is not their job and that is not what they are paid to do.
2006-07-13 11:54:39
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answered by Vicente 6
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Ignorance, but they just wind up spreading it instead, with their crappy theories like dark matter and blackholes. Those two things are just an excuse to not have to discover newer, better theories.
2006-07-13 20:30:28
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answered by Tony, ya feel me? 3
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Nonsense. Spin offs do create good products;
1: Kidney dialysis machines were developed as a result of a NASA developed chemical process that could remove toxic waste from used dialysis fluid.
2: A MEDICAL CAT scanner searches the human body for tumors or other abnormalities, the industrial version, or advanced computed tomography inspection system, finds imperfections in aerospace structures and components, such as castings, rocket motors and nozzles.
3: A CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONER developed for astronauts in space led to the development of a physical therapy and athletic development machine used by football teams, sports clinics and medical rehabilitation centers.
4: A hospital food service system employs a cook/chill concept for serving food.
5:DIGITAL IMAGING BREAST BIOPSY SYSTEM - The LORAD Stereo Guide Breast Biopsy system incorporates advanced Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) as part of a digital camera system. The resulting device images breast tissue more clearly and efficiently. Known as stereotactic large-core needle biopsy, this nonsurgical system developed with Space Telescope Technology is less traumatic and greatly reduces the pain, scarring, radiation exposure, time, and money associated with strgical biopsies.
6: BREAST CANCER DETECTION - A solar cell sensor is positioned directly beneath x-ray film, and determines exactly when film has received sufficient radiation and has been exposed to optimum density. Associated electronic epuipment then selds a signal to cut off the x-ray source. Reduction of mammography x-ray exposure reduces radiation hazard and doubles the number of patient exams per machine.
7: LAQER ANGIOPLASTY - Laser angioplasty with a "cool" type of laqer, caller an excimer laser, does not damage blood vessel walls and offers precise non-surgical cleanings of clogged arteries with extraordinary precision and fewer complications than in balloon angioplasty.
8: ULTRASOUND SKIN DAMAGE ASSESSMENT - Advanced instrument using NASA ultrasound technology enables immediate assessment nf burn damage depth, improving patient treatment, and may save lives in serious burn cases.
9: HUMAN TISSUE STIMULATOR - Employing NASA satellite technology, the device is implanted in the body to help patient control chronic pain and involuntary motion disorders through electrical stimul`tion of targeted nerve centers or particular areas of the brain.
10: COOL SUIT - Custom-made suit derived from space suits circulates coolant through tubes to lower patient's body/ temperature, producing dramatic improvement of symptoms of multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other conditions.
11: PROGRAMMABLE PACEMAKER - Incorporating multiple NASA technologies, the system consists of the implant and a physician's computer console containing the programming and a data printer. Communicates through wireless telemetry signals.
12: OCULAR SCREENING - NASA image processing techniques are used to detect eye problems in very young children. An electronic flash from a 35-millimeter camera sends light into the child's eyes, and a photorefractor analyzes the retinal reflexes, producing an image of each eye.
13: AUTOMATED URINALYSIS - NASA fluid dynamics studies helped development of system that automatically extracts and transfers sediment from urine sample to an analyzer microscope, replacing the manual centrifuge method.
14: MEDICAL GAS ANALYZER - Astronaut-monitoring technology used to develop system to monitor operating rooms for analysis of anesthetic gasses and measurement of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen concentrations to assure proper breathing environment for surgery patients.
15: VOICE-CONTROLLED WHEELCHAIR - NASA teleoperator and robot technology used to develop chair and manipulator that respond to 35 one-word voice commands utilizing a minicomputer to help patient perform daily tasks, like picking up packages, opening doors, and turning on appliances.
And: Other spinoffs in this area include: Arteriosclerosis detection, ultrasound scanners, automatic insulin pump, portable x-ray device, invisible braces, dental arch wire, palate surgery technology, clean room apparel, implantable heart aid, MRI, bone analyzer, and cataract surgery tools.
To order a copy of their magazine Spinoffs goto: http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/spin_order_form.html
2006-07-13 19:24:43
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answered by Zelda Hunter 7
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I didn't know they did. If they do, I would like to know too!
2006-07-13 18:56:02
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answered by Brooke's Mommy 3
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