Researchers have created a new model for predicting decompression sickness after deep-sea dives that not only estimates the risk, but how severe the symptoms are likely to be. The US Navy Diving ...

Among experienced SCUBA divers, patent foramen ovale (PFO) with certain high-risk echocardiographic features increases the risk of decompression illness, also called the bends. Decompression illness ...

Scuba diving is a great family activity to do when on holiday. However, the activity can cause problems such as the bends. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT This is when the swimmer resurfaces too ...