The book "The science of Diving. Thing your instructor never told you" is a must on each diving physician's bookshelf.

Balestra and Germonpré, with various authors, have translated the wealth of experience gained with the Phypode project into a readable form for any diver doctor. This is what Stephen R. Thom, Dept. of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine wrote in his review:
"The editors and authors of this book are a cadre of scientists and physicians with broad experience and knowledge of diving physiology and decompression theory. As is often the case, it requires a group effort to succeed in advancing practical knowledge. The colloquialism “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is often true and the PHYPODE Research Group epitomizes this concept. By logically grouping the various elements of diving science and medicine with provocative "food for thought" sections the text offers valuable lessons to those interested in the current state of diving. Despite nearly 170 years of research, the fundamental nature of decompression stress remains elusive. As is well outlined in this book, great advances have been made to the practical elements allowing for safe diving. Nonetheless, there are glaring voids of knowledge related to the nature of bubble nucleation, its consequences and methods to ameliorate risk. The synergy exhibited in this text not only provides a foundation for what is known, it offers a glimpse of where research is taking us".

The book can be ordered by Amazone.com, Bol.com, morebooks.de or through the DANeurope webshop.

The International Meeting on Ultrasound for Diving Research  organized  at the Swedish Armed Forces Diving and Naval Medicine Centre, Karlskrona, Sweden on 25th & 26th August 2015 has been an overwhelming success. 30 Delegates from 16 different countries (4 continents), had a great 2 day meeting where the latest developments in bubble detection were discussed. With great help of the Swedish Diving and Navalmedicine Centre there was a excellent session where all delegates could practice their bubble detection skills on navy divers. As discussed in the closing session results of this meeting should lead to a set of guidelines and standards for bubble monitoring methodology in diving research.

SHF is listed in the latest (5th) edition of Edmonds' standard work "Diving and Subaquatic Medicine" as one of the few "diving medical organizations and contacts" world wide.

DAN Europe invites you to participate in a special day dedicated to diving safety and research, as part of a series of international events called DAN Days.
The next one will be held at the Academic Medical Center, on the outskirts of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on Sunday 23rd August.

Keynote lecturers such as diving doctors, researchers and first aid experts will be holding interesting talks on medical research and advances, and diving safety issues. The DAN team will present a preview of the DSG (Diving Safety Guardian), a brand new logbook dedicated to participated research.

Due to the excellent cooperation between the Scott Haldane Foundation and DAN Europe, Scott Haldane students who are not (yet) a DAN member can benifit from the normal DAN member free registration for this DAN Divers Day by choosing registration as DAN-member (Ticket Member) and use "SHF" as  DAN membership number.