Women’s Health at High Altitude in the High Altitude and Medicine Journal (HAMB)
The UIAA MEDCOM has published a 7-part series on Women’s Health at High Altitude in the High Altitude and Medicine Journal (HAMB). The articles are available as open access for 1 year from the date of publication. The links are provided below. We hope you enjoy reading and gain valuable insights. All articles:
analyse:berg 2023/24
26th issue of the professional journal for alpine accident analyses and alpine accident statistics – reporting period 2022-11-01 to 2023-10-31 – winter disciplines The Austrian Board for Alpine Safety (ÖKAS) publishes the alpine accident figures in Austria’s mountains and adjacent areas twice a year in its professional journal analyse:berg. Selected alpine accidents are analysed and […]
We congratulate Mag. phil. Reinhard Pühringer on his PhD
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Mag. Reinhard Pühringer (alpine director of the Alpine Medicine courses) has received his doctorate – PhD – for his many years of research in alpine physiology at the University of Innsbruck. Congratulations from ÖGAHM and the alpine community!
Post-traumatic stress after a mountain accident
Prof. Katharina Hüfner, Medical University of Innsbruck, and colleagues have published an exciting study on mental health after a mountain accident. A dream day in the mountains can quickly end in trauma—an accident, even if it turns out well, can sometimes affect those involved for a long time. Twenty percent of the 307 patients surveyed […]
Altitude illnesses
Nature Disease Primers has just published a compelling review article (and essential reading) titled “Altitude illnesses.” Our ÖGAHM board member Dr. Hannes Gatterer is the lead author of this outstanding work – a great honor for ÖGAHM as well. We offer our warmest congratulations! Abstract Millions of people visit high-altitude regions annually and more than […]
Non-freezing cold injury (NFCI) information website
Dr Claire Eglin, Principal Lecturer in Human and Applied Physiology, Extreme Environments Laboratory, University of Portsmouth, UK, has launched a website on non-freezing cold injuries. Your message and the link are provided here: I thought you might be interested in the new Non-freezing cold injury information website we have just launched. The aim is to […]
Risk Assessment in Alpine Winter Sports
A Survey on Current Trends in the Freeride and Ski Touring Sector The evolution and changes in alpine winter sports are undeniable. An increasing number of winter sports enthusiasts seek tranquility and challenges away from secured ski slopes, far from well-trodden paths. In recent years, the popularity of alpine off-piste skiing and ski touring has […]
The book Alpine Emergency Medicine, 1st edition, has been published by Springer Verlag
Experts and members of the International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine (ICAR MEDCOM) from around the world have contributed to this work. In addition to the history of alpine rescue, all areas of alpine emergencies and rescue are addressed. Specifically, all relevant emergencies specific to alpine emergency medicine are thoroughly explained with regard to pathophysiology, […]
Dr. Abhyu Ghimire: Stethoscope to Summit – Everest Expedition 2023 | Medical Encounters, Rescue & Post-Climb Insights
Dr. Abhyu Ghimire recorded this video during his Mt. Everest expedition in 2023. It is well worth watching, particularly the second medical section, in which Dr. Abhyu describes his feelings at the summit and provides a mountaineering and medical summary of his ascent. Impressive footage and insights. Enjoy watching!
analyse:berg Summer 2023
analyse:berg is published twice a year by the Austrian Board for Alpine Safety (ÖKAS). In the summer and winter issues, the relevant alpine emergency events are analyzed and discussed. For physicians interested in alpine medicine, analyse:berg is an excellent professional supplement. Fresh off the press and ready for dispatch is the new analyse:berg, Summer 2023. […]