2021 BMRES-BMMS Conference Call for Abstracts
The BMRES-BMMS Conference 2021 is calling for submissions for both poster presentations and oral presentations.
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Read more ›Public Health England has recently published updated guidance on Malaria prevention for travelers. With the world opening up in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, it is vital to protect your health whilst abroad.
Read more ›The current wave of the covid pandemic is putting an unprecedented strain on limited oxygen supplies in Zambian hospitals. Let us all help Zambia to ‘Take a Deep Breath’.
Read more ›The British Mountain Medicine Society (BMMS) has teamed up with Life in the Fast Lane and the University of Central Lancashire to develop free online mountain medicine CPD. For those that haven’t yet completed it, the initial module is just 25 MCQs with CPD approval from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). Access to the module can be found on […]
Read more ›The Medical Commission of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) has published its official standards regarding “Adventure Travel and the COVID-19 Pandemic”. It outlines the specific challenges and risks associated with travel in the COVID-19 era as well and discussing strategies for mitigating them
Read more ›Dr Burjor Langdana / Expedition Dentist / UK Dr Burjor Langdana explains why routine use of antibacterial mouthwash, such as 0.2% chlorhexidine may reduce the beneficial effects of training; especially in the recovery phase. Newsflash – Routine use of antibacterial mouthwash like 0.2% chlorhexidine may reduce the beneficial effects of training especially is the post-training phase 1. Mechanism – Oral […]
Read more ›Adventure medic would like to congratulate the ten-man Nepali team on the remarkable first winter ascent of K2 on 16th January 2021; an ascent that has been famously known as ‘the last great mountaineering challenge’. At 17:00 on the 16th of January, the first winter ascent was claimed by an all-Nepali team; lead by Mingma Gyalje Sherpa and Nirmal Purja […]
Read more ›We are delighted to announce that from 2021, Adventure Medic will be in the capable hands of the next generation of adventurous medics, led by Shona Main, Rebecca Trimble and Tom Beddis.
Read more ›Dr Alex Taylor is recruiting volunteers for her research into care provided to local participants on Kilimanjaro expeditions
Read more ›The Faculty of Prehospital Care (FHPC) have just published guidance for medics on British Standard 8848. BS 8848 is the good practice guideline for those organising overseas trips, including visits, fieldwork, expeditions, and adventurous activities outside the United Kingdom.
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