Dr Isabel Straw gives us a fascinating insight into the world of medical AI, including some of its ethical dilemmas, as well as her incredible career so far.

International Photography Competition 2022 – Sustainable Adventure Award

The climate crisis is also a health crisis. Sustainability has become a buzz word but what are the goals and realistic suggestions for reaching them?

It boasts an impressive array of speakers, a schedule packed full of talks to inspire, and diverse workshops that’ll equip you with new skills. It’s sure to appeal to anybody with an interest in practising adventurous medicine, be that expedition work, humanitarian medicine, military or disaster relief. Here’s our review of the 2021 event.

Introducing our friends at The Shift Extension. A free-to-access, open-sourced publication for paramedics.

Adventure Medic awarded “Best Online Specialist Healthcare Publication 2021”.

‘Physiologists are playing a key role in delivering on the mitigation and adaption goals for COP26. From furthering our understanding of adaption to heat and extreme weather, to maximising human health while reducing food and agricultural emissions, physiological research is helping the fight against climate change.’ – Excerpt from The Physiological Society, COP26 Hub. In light of the recent COP-26 […]

In 2016 Phindile Khumalo and her colleague Mom Ntshosho founded Amaqhawe, a support group for children and adolescents living with HIV. Since its inception the group has not only achieved increased compliance with antiretrovirals medications, but also provided financial support to its participants, enabling them to remain at school.

Dr Burjor Langdana takes us through the problems with dental hygiene during endurance sports and expeditions. The Colgate Duraphat 5000 toothpaste’s high fluoride content helps to mitigate these risks and can help prevent both dental cavities and gum disease.

The RGS Expedition Medicine Advisory Group discusses considerations for companies and participants, alongside pragmatic suggestions and protocols to prioritise COVID-safe travel.