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Diving with Hyperglycemia
June 23rd, 2016
I am scuba-certified but I've been out of diving for the past 10 years. In that time, I've developed hyperglycemia (diabetes controlled by oral medication), and take medication daily to control my bl... Read More
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Hepatitis
June 23rd, 2016
I contracted Hepatitis a few years ago. Otherwise I'm healthy and would like to learn to dive. What are my options? Condition: Hepatitis A -- formerly called infectious hepatitis, is most common in ... Read More
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Asthma and Scuba Diving
June 23rd, 2016
My daughter has asthma, but it is controlled by medication. Can she learn to dive safely?In general, asthma is a lung disorder in which there is a tendency for the muscle surrounding the bronchi (bre... Read More
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Bone Considerations in Young Divers
June 23rd, 2016
Our 12-year-old daughter has shown a great deal of interest in learning to dive and as a family, we have just experienced an introductory dive at our local dive shop. At our daughter’s recent physica... Read More
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Getting Fit for the Dive Season
June 23rd, 2016
I'm a 48-year-old diver and I have been diving for 12 years. I don't dive much during the winter, but starting in the spring, I usually do a lot of weekend diving in local lakes and quarries. I also ... Read More
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Taking Medication while Scuba Diving
June 23rd, 2016
My doctor has prescribed a new medication for me. Will this cause problems when I go dive?
Many conditions are treated with medication. These include anticonvulsants to prevent seizures, antidepress... Read More
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Healthy, but overweight!
June 23rd, 2016
I have a friend who wants to learn to scuba dive. Although he does not have any major illnesses, he is overweight - he is 5 feet 6 inches / 168 centimeters tall and weighs about 250 pounds / 112.5 ki... Read More
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Waivers, Children & Solo Diving
June 23rd, 2016
n the unlikely event of incurring a diving injury, know your rights with regard to waivers, children and diving, and solo diving.... Read More
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DAN Legal Network
June 23rd, 2016
Verse yourself on the important legal topics of medical questionnaires, post-dive and pre-dive logs, and safe travelling to dive sites. The medical enquiryTo quote a seasoned diving professional: “Th... Read More
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The Nature of Liability & Diving
June 23rd, 2016
In this Blog, we take a look at the foundational legal principles in relation to scuba diving on which any civil claim would be adjudicated: inherent risk, negligence and duty to take care.
The re... Read More
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Legal Matters
June 23rd, 2016
Despite advances in dive training and equipment technology, scuba diving is not without risks. As such, participants must understand the potential for injury that accompanies all adventure sports – i... Read More
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
June 23rd, 2016
Learn about how the provisions of noise-induced hearing loss regulations, published under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (South Africa), AFFECT THE DIVING INDUSTRY.
The noise-induced hearin... Read More
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Compensation Legislation & the Recreational Diver
June 23rd, 2016
Dr Meintjes (specialist in occupational medicine) discusses how employers and employees are affected if an employee is injured or gets Ill as a result of work.
In the previous edition, I highlighte... Read More
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The Aftermath of Diving Incidents
June 23rd, 2016
Verse yourself in the legal implications of diving-related incidents and the aftermath that follows.
As per the words of the owner of an overseas dive charter. “When someone dies in a diving accide... Read More
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Osteoporosis
June 15th, 2016
I'm concerned about diving as I get older. Will the bone loss from osteoporosis make a difference in my diving?
To date, we have not had significant pool of women who:
1. are post menopausal and at... Read More
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Premenstrual Syndrome
June 15th, 2016
What are the affects PMS will have on me when I dive?
Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, is a group of poorly understood and poorly defined psychophysiological symptoms experienced by many women (25-50 ... Read More
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Breast Feeding
June 15th, 2016
I've heard that I can't breast feed my baby when I dive. Is that true?
A mother may choose to breast-feed her infant while maintaining an otherwise active life. This may continue for weeks or months... Read More
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Oral Birth Control
June 15th, 2016
What's the best form of birth control when I'm diving?
There are several types of pills available and most contain a combination of synthetic estrogen-like and progesterone-like substances. These su... Read More
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Menstruation During Diving Activities
June 14th, 2016
I'm just getting into diving and have a few concerns about menstruation. Will it make me more susceptible to decompression illness? Will it put me in danger of a shark bite?
Menstruation is the cycl... Read More
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Breast Implants & Diving
June 14th, 2016
I have breast implants. I would like to learn to dive but am afraid of what the pressure will do to the implants. Are there any studies on this?
Silicone and saline implants are used for cosmetic en... Read More
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Return to Diving After Giving Birth
June 14th, 2016
I'm a dive instructor. I would like to return to teaching as soon as I can after my child is born. When can I return to diving?
Diving, like any other sport, requires a certain degree of conditionin... Read More
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Pregnancy & Diving
June 14th, 2016
I've just found out I'm pregnant. When do I have to stop diving? Fitness and Diving IssueSifting through the published literature reveals why there is debate over the topic. Data is limited and, in ... Read More
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Dive Fatality & Lobster Mini-Season Statistics
June 10th, 2016
By Divers Alert Network
On average, Lobster Mini-Season results in two dive fatalities. This infographic shows you what you need to know to avoid becoming one of the numbers.
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How ocean pollution affects humans
June 10th, 2016
POLLUTION HAS PUT OUR OCEANS AT THE BRINK OF DISASTEREvery year more than 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into the ocean, but how does that affect humans and what can we do to stop this behaviour?... Read More
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