AM Guide to Dental Trauma
Following on from their excellent Guide to Expedition Dentistry for Medics, Burj and Matt present a more detailed article on how to deal with an avulsed tooth and dental trauma in the field.
Read more ›Following on from their excellent Guide to Expedition Dentistry for Medics, Burj and Matt present a more detailed article on how to deal with an avulsed tooth and dental trauma in the field.
Read more ›A team of students, doctors and researchers prepare for an expedition to the Bolivian Andes where they will perform valuable medical research into altitude illness.
Read more ›Emergency Medicine Consultant and Medical Director of Wilderness Medical Training Dr Harvey Pynn shares his Top Ten Medical Skills to Master for the Expedition Medic
Read more ›South African medical doctors Megan and Matthew are soon to embark on their journey from Argentina to Alaska by motorcycle to raise money for charities MSF and Kind Cuts for Kids.
Read more ›Kilimanjaro is a frequent destination for expedition doctors, especially early in their career. Yet despite its accessibility, it has the highest absolute number of deaths of any mountain. Our own in-house Kilimanjaro expert, Hannah Evans, gives us her tips for a successful trip.
Read more ›Marika Davies, Medicolegal Advisor at the MPS, answers your questions about the legal aspects of expedition medicine, including indemnity, Good Samaritan acts, treating Americans and looking after locals.
Read more ›Burjor Langdana, Dental Surgeon at the British Antarctic Survey Medical Unit and Matt Edwards, Expedition Doctor, cover preparation, kit, dental history taking and examination and the diagnosis and management of common dental conditions.
Read more ›Adam Sheperdigian, Ned Gilbert-Kawai / An overview of the projects and the sheer logistical effort involved in the follow up expedition to Caudwell Xtreme Everest. Want to know how to get three labs, fifteen tonnes of kit and three hundred yaks up Everest in the name of science? Then please, read on.
Read more ›Adventure Medic Editor Hannah catches up with Steve Brennan, general surgeon and expedition doctor for Charley Boorman on his 10,000 mile lap of Africa. They talk Mongol Rallies, well-stocked Defenders, medicine on the road and winegums
Read more ›Rowena Clark / Chats to Ruthie Markus, founder of Alex’s Medical Clinic in Africa about setting up a sustainable healthcare initiative in Malawi, as well as opportunities for elective students
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