About the magazine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Information on Hypoytherapy/Hypoxytraining. About the annual international "Hypoxia in Medicine" conference.
Basic description of common illnesses encountered at various altitudes with prevention tips.
Site of a group of medical scientists studying the effects of altitude and the causes and management of acute mountain sickness.
Overview article with an informational handout for patients.
Abstract of a study of the association between urinary excretion of leukotriene-E4 (LTE4) and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) in order to determine whether HAPE involves inflammatory mechanisms.
CDC's advisory for people planning travel to destinations at altitude.
Information on proper acclimatization and hydration to reduce the incidence of altitude illness. Discussion of altitude's effect on diet, menstruation, and medications. Bibliography and links.
Tutorial from the International Society for Mountain Medicine covering acclimatization, AMS, HACE, and HAPE. Includes treatment and prevention information.
Article on a personal experience with HAPE.
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