MEDICAL
01/02/2017
Join top doctors for a one-off weekend of UK and high altitude first aid in Hathersage this June.
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MEDICAL
Friction blisters: prevention and treatment
11/04/2016
Friction blisters on the feet are a common and potentially serious complication of mountaineering and other outdoor activities. Most people will experience blisters at some point in their pursuits and will adapt their socks, footwear and foot hygiene accordingly.
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MEDICAL
UIAA mountain medicine advice sheets
10/02/2016
The UIAA (the international body for mountaineering) has produced a definitive series of mountain medicine advice sheets. Read them all here.
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MEDICAL
Zika virus update: advice for travellers
10/02/2016
The latest information and precautionary advice from the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation) about the Zika virus, which is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.
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