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Just curious as to whether any of you have crossed a dive destination off your list due to the political situation ? I realize there's a great deal of conflict out there in the world and not trying to make this into a thread of political declarations and indignation, but I imagine that through...

PS. My avatar photo is from my last visit...what more can I say?

I agree ; head to Palau and go to Fish n Fins. Speak with Charito and say "Max" sent you ;) Their number is 680 488 2637. Seriously, while I was there a number of folks popped in out of the blue and were incorporated into the boat diving. I'm not sure how busy their liveaboards are though...

So I have the opportunity to dive in the latter part of the year : November/December. I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on Palau vs a Maldives live aboard? I dived Palau recently and it was fantastic ; I just have never been to the Maldives as yet and with the economy being what it is...

Have some time off in latter half of the year, and wondering how these 2 destinations may compare. Have recently been to Palau which I loved, but wondering about doing a liveaboard in the Maldives and some land based in the north. Any experience, ideas, recommendations ( travel agents, resorts...

Hope you've recovered Kevrumbo! The most important thing about vector borne diseases is to take precautions.Know if there is any seasonality, particular areas etc. In Palau, Dengue isn't rampant, but once reported the CDC takes note and hence an advisory. It's worth considering that your...

Part of bone healing after a fracture or joint replacement is that the bone is living tissue which undergoes remodeling according to the stresses placed upon it ; such as gravity. Hence, after some time, the bone, in the absence of complications such as infection, should virtually be as strong...

While asthma is a potential risk factor for barotrauma due to gas trapping, ( ie inability to expel gas due to partial closure of the airways), the potential to be cleared for diving requires some perspective. In other words, if your asthma is stable, you're aware of what precipitates an attack...

Not bad. Sounds like you've got a pretty good handle on how you can best manage your diabetes. Stay safe and well.

I guess that depends what you do in bed. Nevertheless, in terms of proof relating to the model used by Uwatec, it is an extrapolation of the fact that gas uptake is, in part, delivery dependant. Since delivery is a function of cardiac output, heart rate is used as a surrogate, (assuming stroke...

You're welcome DennisW ;) I would also suggest a follow up HbA1C measure when you return from a dive trip so you can reflect upon the relative level of control you had while away. Sounds like you are fairly scrupulous with your attention to glucose monitoring and levels, but this may be of...

The guys are right : diffusion of gas follows gradients, whether it be from tissue to blood or blood to alveoli. The issue of being an "air hog" and DCS risk, may however be linked to overall cardio-respiratory fitness. That is to say, a less fit person will consume air relatively faster as...

Out of interest, the same diver can dive the very same profile one day safely and when repeated develop DCS. There are a number of unaccountable factors which may be the culprits, from hydration status, to previous injuries, to temperature ( diver and or water), etc. The major thing is that...

Hi Guys, I'm actually a Hyperbaric Physician and a Critical Care physician so my experience is in real time and not theoretical. I just want people to dive as safely as possible ; hence I am happy to share my thoughts, ideas and experience. Ultimately it is up to you guys. People are...

Another thing to remember about diabetes and diving is that insulin sensitivity changes with depth, such that less insulin is required to achieve stabilization. This is due to the effect of pressure on insulin receptors. It also doesn't take into account the effect of muscle activity or exertion...

This is a contentious issue. I have to admit that from the medical point of view I would not recommend scuba as a sport for children : the potential medical consequences are far too great. The South Pacific Underwater Medical Society does not recommend children below the age of 14 present for...