Many people travel to high-altitude destinations, meaning clinicians are often faced with questions about how to prevent and treat altitude illness. Update your knowledge with this New Zealand Society of Travel Medicine summary of updated evidence-based guidelines with comments by senior lecturer Jenny Visser – it outlines the best prophylactic regimens, diagnostic approaches and treatment protocols for acute altitude illness
How to effectively support people experiencing health anxiety
How to effectively support people experiencing health anxiety

This article looks at what happens when navigating health uncertainty becomes too much to bear, then summarises the support and treatment you can provide
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