Jason deCaires Taylor is a sculptor, environmentalist and professional underwater photographer. One of his most recent and renowned projects is Museo Atlántico, a collection of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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