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Stress and diving
A few days ago, I started a drug treatment for stress using the following medications: Wellbutrin (brupropion hydrochloride) and Xanax (alprazolam). Is my diving activity...
01 June 2017
Features
Which Delayed Surface Marker Buoy should I choose?
DSMBs are nothing new. They come in different colours, lengths, materials, and can have many additional features. However, what should you keep in mind when...
By Guy Thomas
30 May 2017
Features
Latex allergies and diving equipment
Statistics indicate that 1 to 6% of the general population is allergic to natural rubber latex, and in rare cases, reactions can be so violent...
By DAN Staff
16 May 2017
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Talking underwater
For safety reasons, but also to have more fun, we communicate underwater, and share details and info. Our wish could be to signal that a...
05 May 2017
Medical Questions
Contraceptives and diving
I would like some information regarding the best contraceptive method to use, more compatible with diving. I am oriented towards the copper-based intrauterine device (IUD),...
By DAN Staff
21 April 2017
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PFO and diving
In June 2015, in Montreal, Canada, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and DAN welcomed the most knowledgeable professionals to the Patent Foramen Ovale...
20 April 2017
Medical Questions
Breast implant and diving
I have to teach an OWD course to a student who has silicone breast implants. I would like to know if there are any contraindications...
By DAN Staff
07 April 2017
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6 reasons to become a dive guide
They open the doors of unknown worlds for us, they point their torch towards unexplored corners, in order to make our dives unforgettable: they are...
31 March 2017
Medical Questions
Ears problems and diving
I’ve occasionally had problems clearing my ears, particularly my right ear, and I take medication for allergies and nasal congestion. A couple of months ago...
By DAN Staff
31 March 2017
Dive Travels
The 5 Best Dive Sites in the Bahamas
With over 700 islands, the Bahamas is the perfect destination for scuba divers of any level.The islands may be known for shark diving. After all,...
29 March 2017
Medical Questions
Knee surgery and diving
I am an instructor and one of my students, who is already Advanced Open Water certified, had to undergo surgery through "arthroscopy at the left...
By DAN Staff
17 March 2017
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Observing the underwater world, in complete safety
Whether on or under the surface of the water, safety education is a wonderful tool for developing correct and responsible behaviors, both individually and in...
16 March 2017
