Alpine Medicine Newsletter No. 73
published in October 2025
analyse:berg Summer 2025
The new issue of analyse:berg is ready – with the latest figures, in-depth analyses, and exciting insights into alpine accident trends.
Mountain Rescue 2030 – Trends in Alpine Emergency Medicine
Peter Paal delivered a presentation on “Mountain Rescue 2030 – Trends in Alpine Emergency Medicine.” Many thanks to the Mountain Rescue Service of the South Tyrolean Alpine Association (BRD im AVS) for organizing and providing the recording.
analyse:berg Winter 2024/25
The 28th issue of the specialist magazine analyse:berg has been completed in terms of content and design and is currently being printed. It will be dispatched after Easter, and you can look forward to an informative and exciting magazine! The analyse:berg Winter 2024/25 issue covers the review period from November 1, 2023 to October 31, […]
Alpine Medicine Newsletter No. 72
published in January 2025
Scientific Study on Avalanche Airbags
BiALP, a non-profit association of students and resident physicians dedicated to research in mountain medicine, is currently conducting a scientific study on avalanche airbags to understand the perception of this device and the recommendations of mountain professionals such as ski instructors, mountain guides, and rescue services. The project aims to address the following questions: Are […]
Research Funding for High Altitude and Expedition Medicine 2024
BExMed has updated its research prize. ÖGAHM members are also eligible to apply and may submit proposals. BExMed has once again announced research funding in the field of high altitude and expedition medicine for the year 2024, totaling €8,000 for young researchers. Applications may be submitted by members of BExMed and ÖGAHM. The application must […]
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!