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Humanoid Robotic Diver
May 17th, 2016
From time immortal there was always a sense of wonder, and in a way dreaming, of a robot diver (avatar) that is impervious to depth, to explore the deep seas.Click on this link to see the newest robo... Read More
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Petting sharks - a good idea?
May 17th, 2016
What do you think about this?http://www.viralnova.com/shark-petting/I recently saw this newsclip and, being a diver too, I was intrigued.So, would I go up to a shark and pet it? I don't think so... ... Read More
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Can I use my DAN membership to replace my medical aid plan?
April 21st, 2016
Firstly, DAN-SA is not registered as a medical scheme in terms of the Medical Schemes Act. As such. DAN-SA is actually legally prohibited from providing the services of a medical scheme as defined in ... Read More
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Speeding & Driving Behaviour
March 10th, 2016
“It would appear that the driving hazards and the high accident record are simply one manifestation of a method of living that has been demonstrated in their personal lives. Truly it may be said tha... Read More
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Coral Cuts, Scrapes and Rashes
March 4th, 2016
When I was diving two weeks ago, I inadvertently brushed up against a reef and apparently came into contact with a type of stinging coral. As soon as I got out of the water I noticed that I had a few... Read More
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Stingray Envenomation
March 4th, 2016
My daughter was walking in the surf near Panama City, Fla., when she got stung. She was barefoot and said something wrapped around her foot right before she felt the pain. One of the lifeguards pulle... Read More
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Lionfish, Scorpionfish & Stonefish Envenomations
March 4th, 2016
Last week I got a saltwater aquarium with an anemone and a small lionfish. I saw the lionfish swimming through the anemone and thought it was going to hurt the anemone, so I reached in the tank and p... Read More
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Jellyfish Stings
March 4th, 2016
What is the best way to care for a jellyfish sting? The term ‘jellyfish’ describes an enormous number of marine animals capable of inflicting a painful, and occasionally life-threatening, sting. The... Read More
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Portuguese Man-of-War
March 4th, 2016
While honeymooning in the Caribbean, my wife and I were snorkeling about 50 feet/15 meters offshore. Suddenly, my wife screamed and began wrenching her body, trying to pull something off of her, even... Read More
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Cochlear Implants
March 3rd, 2016
Can people with cochlear implants scuba dive? Otolaryngologists who perform cochlear implants have varying opinions on returning to diving after the procedure. Some do not allow it, while others fee... Read More
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Unplugged
March 3rd, 2016
I have had trouble clearing my ears, and recently had an eardrum (tympanic membrane) rupture. My ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor found no problems that would lead to clearing trouble. Even though my... Read More
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ENT Surgery
March 3rd, 2016
Is it safe to dive after ear or sinus surgery? Obviously this is a broad question. The final decision on returning to diving depends on the nature of the problem and how well it heals. In general, ... Read More
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Perforated Ear Drum
March 3rd, 2016
Is it safe to dive with a perforated tympanic membrane? A perforated tympanic membrane (ear drum) can be caused by diving, or have other non-related causes. Most traumatic perforations heal spontane... Read More
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Diving with Existing Ear Injuries
March 3rd, 2016
I am in good health and have had occasional problems clearing my ears because I had a broken nose with a deviated septum. I was diving recently and had a little trouble clearing my ears during my div... Read More
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Dealing with Ear Problems
March 3rd, 2016
I have been certified for four years but do little diving since I burst a blood vessel or perforate an eardrum once or twice a year. This always occurs in the same ear. The easiest way for me to equa... Read More
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Ear Ventilation Tubes
March 3rd, 2016
My 13-year-old son is scheduled to begin scuba lessons. When he was about 7 years old, he had tubes placed in his eardrums for frequent ear infections. He has not had any trouble in several years, bu... Read More
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Surfers Ear
March 3rd, 2016
I've been told I have surfer's ear. What does this mean and will it affect my diving? An exostosis is a narrowing of the inner half or the bony part of the circular outer ear canal by bony swellings... Read More
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Latex Allergies
March 2nd, 2016
I have an allergy to latex. Is "any" part of the diver's equipment made with latex? I am interested in taking up the sport, but if there is any latex involved, I can't. The overwhelming majority of ... Read More
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Cell Phones While Driving
March 2nd, 2016
One of the most popular ways of keeping contact with your dive buddies whilst on route to a diving destination is via text message, whatsapp or simply by phoning them. Beware that current legislation ... Read More
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Aches & Pains
March 2nd, 2016
I made two dives about a month ago. The first was to 90 feet/27 meters for 20 minutes, and the second was to 36 feet/11 meters for 35 minutes. I was well within my computer guidelines, we did not do ... Read More
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Proper Position for Emergency Care
March 2nd, 2016
I am currently enrolled in an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class and my text for prehospital care of an injured diver recommends keeping the patient in a left lateral Trendelenburg position if ... Read More
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Remember to Breathe
March 2nd, 2016
In basic open-water classes, divers are told "never to hold their breath" for fear of lung injuries due to the expansion of compressed gas during ascent. Further, students are told that the most dang... Read More
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Bladder Discomfort
March 1st, 2016
As an inexperienced diver, with less than 50 dives since being certified last year, I have an unrelenting dilemma. No matter how many times I void, I always end a dive having to desperately go to the... Read More
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Frontal Headaches
March 1st, 2016
I have been diving since 1957 and have done more than 2,000 dives in the last 20 years. Early last year I began developing frontal headaches within an hour of completing my morning dives. It seems th... Read More
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