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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 U From: “John Reeves” Subject: Re: CMS discussion To: “Gustavo Zubieta” Cc: “Ingrid Asmus” , “Linda Curran” , “Dr. … Read entire article »
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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: “GUSTAVO ZUBIETA M.D. * IPPA *” Date: … Read entire article »
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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 Hence the term “New” never becomes outdated, as it is permanently evolving. You are welcome to send us comments … Read entire article »
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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 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 stopped in Copenhagen, Denmark to visit and discuss scientific projects with Prof. Dr. Poul-Erik Paulev. … Read entire article »
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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 you! The city of La Paz at 3600 m. Our previous two symposium were very succesful and … Read entire article »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 Altitude Pathology Institute Celebrating our 39th Anniversary!! Web: AltitudeClinic.com Email: zubieta@altitudeclinic.com Phone: (591-2) 224-5394 http://www.altitudeclinic.com … Read entire article »
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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 de Clinicas), Marco Antonio Rios Bravo (Centro Otorrino-Laryngologico Rios-Bravo), Gonzalo F. Soliz (Talentum Garden Clinic), … Read entire article »
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The Argentinian football team lost to Bolivia in La Paz, due to the high altitude fear factor
Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo the Director of the High Altitude Pathology Institute affirmed in a newspaper interview that the Argentinian Soccer team took its worst defeat in world Cup qualifying play, 6 – 1 to the Bolivian Soccer team in La Paz. due to “fear of high altitude”. He affirmed “The fear factor played a crucial role. Fear uses up more energy than physical exercise.” Periodico LA PATRIA, ORURO, BOLIVIA Domingo 5 de Abril de 2009Primera Plana.Director … Read entire article »
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