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May/June 2009 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 22 Number 3 Disclaimer: The content of the Wilderness Medicine Newsletter is not a substitute for
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Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
May/June 2009 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 22 Number 3 When to seek medical care? As with any allergic reaction, if you begin
Boot Bash
May/June 2009 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 22 Number 3 By Frank Hubbell, DO Illustrations By T.B.R. Walsh Boot bash is exactly what it sounds like, an injury to your feet caused by bashing them around inside your ill-fitting boots. For the outdoor enthusiast and hiker, one of the most important pieces of equipment is properly fitted boots—boots […]
A Summer Primer: Heat related Injuries
Over the last few years of the Wilderness Medicine Newsletter, the way we react to, and interact with, our environment has become a common theme—in particular, our physiological abilities to cope with heat and cold (thermoregulation) and balance our hydration and electrolyte needs. We decided that it would be a good idea to compile all […]
