IN normal persons chronic hypoxia results in polycythemia. This phenomenon has been recognized and studied in high-altitude dwellers, and data obtained from such studies have come to be accepted ...

Four climbers went up and down Everest in under a week with the help of xenon gas—a record-breaking ascent that has ignited ...

The pilot warned that the risk of hypoxia “should not be normalised”, adding that requirements to fly at 28,000ft were typically causing 90min exposure to cabin altitudes of 19,000ft.

Altitude training and hypoxic exposure represent a multifaceted approach in sports physiology and medical research, where controlled exposure to environments with reduced oxygen availability is ...

Early detection of high-altitude hypoxic brain injury by in vivo electrochemistry. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2024. doi: 10.1002/anie.202416395. This article has been republished from the following ...

High altitude training shows promise for patients ahead of surgery Date: November 30, 2023 Source: King's College London Summary: Simulated high altitude could help older patients at risk of ...

Simulated high altitude could help older patients at risk of health complications related to ... as hypoxic rooms or tents are available at high-end gyms and in professional sports clubs, ...

Aware that athletes using altitude or hypoxic training – exercising in, living in, or otherwise breathing oxygen-reduced air – have improved hemoglobin levels and physical wellness, a study ...