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1. Hypoxia
   Information about the International Hypoxia Symposium including abstracts.
   http://www.hypoxia.net/
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2. International Society for Mountain Medicine
   Altitude tutorial. Newsletter archive. About the World Congress on Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology.
   http://www.ismmed.org
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3. Into the Heavens
   Slide presentation on altitude and its physiological effects from Samford University's Physiology of Exercise course.
   http://www.samford.edu/schools/education/essm...
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4. Mechanism for Life-Threatening High-Altitude Sickness Uncovered
   Article from the American Heart Association on a study of the mechanism that causes HAPE.
   http://www.newswise.com/articles/2001/4/ALTIT...
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5. Medex and Medical Expeditions
   Information about and from this research charity dedicated to investigating the mechanisms of altitude related illness. Newsletter archive and planned expedition information.
   http://www.medex.org.uk/
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6. Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
   Chapter from the Merck Manual on altitude sickness covering causes, treatment, and prevention.
   http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section20/c...
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7. Non-Physician Altitude Tutorial
   Tutorial from the International Society for Mountain Medicine covering acclimatization, AMS, HACE, and HAPE. Includes treatment and prevention information.
   http://www.ismmed.org/np_altitude_tutorial.ht...
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8. Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude
   Description of altitude related illnesses, their symptoms and their treatment.
   http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/altitude....
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9. Outdoor Places
   Basic description of common illnesses encountered at various altitudes with prevention tips.
   http://www.outdoorplaces.com/Features/Mountai...
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10. Pardoes Altitude & Acclimatization Page
    Information on proper acclimatization and hydration to reduce the incidence of altitude illness. Discussion of altitude's effect on diet, menstruation, and medications. Bibliography and links.
    http://www.pardoes.com/climbing/acclima.htm
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11. Pulmonary Syndromes
    Article from Emergency Medicine covering HAPE.
    http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic795.htm
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12. Special Safety Considerations for High Altitude Mountaineering
    Article on the effects of altitude with an emphasis on climbing at altitude.
    http://www.cmc.org/cmc/safetyha.html
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13. Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot
    Article on determining the need for supplemental oxygen at density altitude.
    http://www.dr-amy.com/rich/oxygen/
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14. Urinary Leukotriene E4 Levels in HAPE
    Abstract of a study of the association between urinary excretion of leukotriene-E4 (LTE4) and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) in order to determine whether HAPE involves inflammatory mechanisms.
    http://infoventures.com/osh/abs/aero0004.html
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15. Warning: Altitude Sickness Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly
    Article from Health World about the effects of altitude on exercise.
    http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/news.asp...
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16. WebMD
    Questions and answers about travel to destinations at altitude. Submit a question or read previously submitted questions and answers.
    http://my.webmd.com/question_and_answer/artic...
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