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While on the Moon, how did the Apollo astronauts use the bathroom?Gravity didn’t really have much to do with it, since the Apollo astronauts used the same procedures on the surface of the Moon that they did while in orbit.For urine the astronauts used a device called a Urine Collection and Transfer Assembly — UCTA. It looked like this:For feces, when they were inside a spacecraft — in the Command Module or the Lunar Module — they used what was essentially a plastic bag with adhesive on it:During EVAs (that is, activities in a spacesuit), if they were unfortunate enough to have a bowel movement, they used diapers …… which really drives home your mom’s advice, “You should have gone before we left.”And yes, whatever they did on the Moon stayed on the Moon.

My father and I were having our presurgical consult for a kidney transplant. We were privileged to have our very own “Kidney Coordinator”, a most lovely and compassionate Brazilian woman, Monica. Throughout the consult, Monica kept reassuringly patting my father and stating how wonderful it was that he would be getting a such a “junk kidney”. She emphasized this 3 times throughout the consult, that here I was giving him my “junk kidney”, looking meaningfully from me to my father. I don’t remember most of the visit as my brain tried to decipher her meaning, with the absurd incongruity of such insulting terms to my innards, “junk kidney”, being said in such a warm, soothing, complimentary tone. Finally light dawned in the swamp. In her beautifully Brazilian-accented English, Monica was spotlighting my “young kidney”, that would be so valuable to my dad. From the silence of complete, slit-eyed befuddlement, I went straight to the silence of wide-eyed, valiantly hidden hilarity.One week later, Monica was on the phone with me, outlining my lovely Home Urine Collection Kit and The Procedure. She kept explaining to me how “if it is too difficult to pee in the yard”, there was a toilet collection device I could use instead, then I could just “pour that out into the yard”. Silence on my end, seriously struggling with my response, so she re-explained. If I was “uncomfortable peeing in the yard” (um, yes, usually?!??…what WOULD the neighbors think??) then instead I could…the device…and then “pour it out into the yard” (wha?? meh???) and on and on.Twenty minutes later I realized she was calling the urine receptacle a jar. Not yard, jar.I don’t have to pee in the jar.I don’t have to pee in the yard.And, I don’t have to make all this effort…and then pour the pee out in the yard.Heeheeheeee. Aaahaaahaaaa. I loved Monica. She never knew my inner thoughts, I struggled bravely to never let on. I must have seemed a woman of strange silences to her. I thought she was wonderful.And my Dad is well, and a superhero as always.

Good Morning Friends 😏,The metyrapone stimulation test is based upon the principle that decreasing serum cortisol concentrations normally produces an increase in corticotropin (ACTH) secretion due to a decrease in glucocorticoid negative feedback. The test is performed primarily to detect partial defects in pituitary ACTH secretion.How is the test done?A sample of venous blood and a 24 hour urine collection may be collected for this test.Methods used collect a sample for this test vary. Depending on the method used, you may need a sample collected more than once, over multiple days, or at specific times. Ask the healthcare worker to explain the details of this test to you.Venous blood:When a blood sample from a vein is needed, a vein in your arm is usually selected. A tourniquet (large rubber strap) may be secured above the vein. The skin over the vein will be cleaned, and a needle will be inserted. You will be asked to hold very still while your blood is collected. Blood will be collected into one or more tubes, and the tourniquet will be removed. When enough blood has been collected, the healthcare worker will take the needle out.24 hour urine collection:For a 24-hour urine collection, all of the urine that you pass over a 24-hour time period must be collected. If you are in the hospital, a healthcare worker will collect your urine. You will receive a special container to collect the sample in if you are doing the collection at home. The following are directions for collecting a 24-hour urine sample while at home:In the morning scheduled to begin the urine collection, urinate in the toilet and flush away the first urine you pass. Write down the date and time. That is the start date and time for the collection.Collect all urine you pass, day and night, for 24 hours. Use the container given to you to collect the urine. Avoid using other containers. The urine sample must include the last urine that you pass 24 hours after starting the collection. Do not allow toilet paper, stool, or anything else to be added to the urine sample.Write down the date and time that the last sample is collected.The urine sample may need to be kept cool during the 24-hour collection period. If so, keep the closed container in a pan on ice. Do not put ice in the container with the urine.How should I get ready for the test?Depending on the method used for this test, you may need to take a medication the night before the test. Ask your healthcare worker for information about how to prepare for this test, including when you will need to take medication.Tell the person doing the test if you are pregnant[7].Venous blood:Before having blood collected, tell the person drawing your blood if you are allergic to latex. Tell the healthcare worker if you have a medical condition or are using a medication or supplement that causes excessive bleeding. Also tell the healthcare worker if you have felt nauseated, lightheaded, or have fainted while having blood drawn in the past.24 hour urine collection:During a 24-hour urine collection, follow your usual diet and drink fluids as you ordinarily would, unless healthcare workers give you other instructions. Avoid drinking alcohol before and during the urine collection.What are normal results for this test?Ask your healthcare worker for the normal results of this test.Normal levels are indication specific, patient specific and technique specific [3][6][2].What are other names for this test?Metopirone stimulation testMetyrapone panelMetyrapone stimulation testWhat are related tests?Serum cortisol measurementDexamethasone suppression testSerum 11-deoxycortisol measurementSerum ACTH measurementWhat are the risks?Blood: During a blood draw, a hematoma (blood-filled bump under the skin) or slight bleeding from the puncture site may occur. After a blood draw, a bruise or infection may occur at the puncture site. The person doing this test may need to perform it more than once. Talk to your healthcare worker if you have any concerns about the risks of this test.Urine: A urine test is generally considered safe. Talk to your healthcare worker if you have questions or concerns about this test.Thank You 😊