January/February 2003 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 16 Number 1 Tales of the Tapeworm By Dr. E.C. Oli SMALLPOX Variola In this edition of “Tales of the Tapeworm” it would seem to be most appropriate to discuss smallpox virus, since it has been getting a great deal of press recently. Smallpox, also known as Variola, is of the […]
Why weather? Why would we dedicate an issue of the Wilderness Medicine Newsletter to weather? Simply because of the dramatic impact weather can have on our and our patient’s health and survival. Weather forecasting is not a science but an art. There are an infinite number of variables that can make up a forecast. There […]
November/December 2002 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 15, Number 6 Psychotropic Medications Frank Hubbell, DO This segment of the “Medicine Chest” will follow up on the feature article by reviewing the psychotropic medications and their potential impact on outdoor and athletic activities. This is a very large and complex area of psychopharmacology. There are […]
November/December 2002 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 15, Number 6 Behavior Meds in the Backcountry The Potential Link Between Physiological Stressors and Behavioral Issues By Preston B. Cline Preface This article is aimed at those wilderness medicine providers who primarily use their skills in the context of leading groups into the backcountry. The intent of the article is […]
