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Forever: “Loss of Adaptation” does not exist!
Forever: “Loss of Adaptation” does not exist! Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr) Honorary Director Español (mas abajo) Instituto Pulmonar y Patología de la Altura IPPA La Paz, Bolivia AltitudeClinic.com Chronic Mountain Sickness (CMS) is a term that does not explain the ethiopathogenesis of the disease in response to the effect of chronic hypoxia. There is no CMS, but rather pulmonary (mainly), cardiac, carotid, kidney, hematological or genetic disease. All these associated to … Read entire article »
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Life is possible at the hypoxic levels of the summit of Mt. Everest
Photo from Wikipedia Revisiting the original theory by Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo that it is possible for man … Read more »
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The Mountain Guru
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr.) has received a most extraordinary distinction and honor in Bangalore, India at … Read more »
I Symposium on the Effect of Chronic Hypoxia on Diseases at High Altitude
Symposium on the Effect of Chronic Hypoxia on Diseases at High Altitude Oct 1- 8, 2005 La Paz, … Read more »
Article of the AIPS regarding the FIFA’s high altitude soccer limitations
FIFA’s high altitude decision “a violation of rights” Nemesio Camacho el Campín Stadium, Bogotá, Colombia By Oscar … Read more »
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Chronic Mountain Sickness Discussion Part 2
The following excerpts are from the E-mail discussion of the committee on chronic mountain sickness, prior to The 3rd World Congress on Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology and The 18th Japanese Symposium on Mountain Medicine carried out in Matsumoto, Japan (May 20th – 24th, 1998). This is part 2/2 Respiratory studies in the Hyperoxic/Hypoxic Adaptation Chamber Date: 31 Mar 1998 08:23:27 … Read entire article »
Chronic Mountain Sickness discussion part 1
The following excerpts are from the E-mail discussion of the committee on chronic mountain sickness, prior to The 3rd World Congress on Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology and The 18th Japanese Symposium on Mountain Medicine carried out in Matsumoto, Japan (May 20th – 24th, 1998). Part 1/2. Inside the Hyperoxic/hypoxic adaptation chamber using the Bogomoletz helmet. From: … Read entire article »
New Human Physiology book on-line
New Human Physiology | Paulev-Zubieta 2nd Edition We are proud to announce the launching of a new free on-line physiology book entitled “New Human Physiology” by Prof. Dr. Poul-Erik Paulev and Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja (Jr), where there is an important contribution of Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr.) in the chapter related to high altitude, where he gives the new concepts on high altitude physiology. In this 2nd Edition of the Textbook in Medical Physiology And Pathophysiology Essentials and clinical problems, we decided to change the name in order to show that this new version is modified in form and becomes interactive. This digital book uses a new format in order to constantly evolve and improve. Hence the term “New” … Read entire article »
The Mountain Guru
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr.) has received a most extraordinary distinction and honor in Bangalore, India at the St. John’s Medical College: In response to an invitation by Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh to attend a meeting and present their recent scientific work, Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo (Sr) and Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja (Jr) travelled to Bangalore, India and on the way there … Read entire article »
III Symposium on the Effect of Chronic Hypoxia on Diseases at High Altitude
Dear Colleagues and friends: Several colleagues were asking us about the next symposium. It is here. Mark you calendar for October 16-23, 2010! The III Symposium on the Effect of Chronic Hypoxia on Diseases at High Altitude is coming up. And yes, it will also be itinerant, so that conferences are carried out at different altitude sites: click here to read about it. Bolivia is waiting for … Read entire article »
The International Society of Chronic Hypoxia
We are proud to present the new website of the International Society of Chronic Hypoxia (ISCH) whose President is Larry Silver, Vice-President Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja (Jr) and Directors, all the founding members from different parts of the globe that gathered during the II Chronic Hypoxia Symposium. Please click below: International Society of Chronic Hypoxia Congratulations Larry!! … Read entire article »
A Refuge at the summit of Mt. Everest
It will be most convenient for the future Mt. Everest climbers, to have a refuge at the summit. For this purpose some explosive climbers experts should build a small cave that can house a small number of people, such that it will save lives by protecting those caught in severe storms. Life should be saved by all means. It can likewise be used as a laboratory for research at the extreme altitude of around 8800 m. Furthermore the cave could have an oxygen concentrator that could work on solar energy. Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo. … Read entire article »
Human Adaptation to High Altitude and Sea Level
Here goes the link (click below) to my dissertation that I have been repeatedly asked to publish on-line: http://www.altitudeclinic.com/Copenhagen/Dissertation10b.pdf It has novel things about adaptation of high altitude residents to sea level and future space travel. Hope you enjoy them. The book is now available in all major libraries around the world. For Example in Germany (click here): or in India: (click here) Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja High … Read entire article »
IPPA 39th Anniversary
High Altitude Pathology Institute Clinica IPPA Instituto de Patologia en la Altura On July 2, 2009 we celebrated our 39th Anniversary at the Zubieta University Cafeteria. Several distinguished colleagues from important medical centers in La Paz, joined us in the celebration. Gustavo Zubieta-Calleja Jr. (Clinica IPPA), Saul Pantoja (Hospital Obrero), Rafael Aramayo (Clinica Aranda), Martha Mejia (OMS/OPS) Cinthya Sempertegui (Cossmil), Gustavo Del Carpio (Hospital … Read entire article »
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