UV keratitis is the result of acute high-dose or suprathreshold UV radiation. It can cause severe ocular pain, tearing, conjunctival chemosis, blepharospasm and deterioration of vision. The onset is typically several hours after exposure. UV keratitis can be prevented by minimizing radiation exposure (e.g. wearing a hat, sunglasses, UV-blocking contact lenses). Depending on the degree of UV […]

One of our AWLS instructors, Floris van den Berg, is not only a GP but also an experienced expedition doctor. He has worked on the top of Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), on the  shores of Tonlé Sap lake (Cambodia), in the wilderness of the jungle of Belize and in the freezing cold of the Arctic. This year we […]

During the last editions of our AWLS course we shot some of the action for you to get a good impression of the course. We hope this teaser inspires you to join us on the next course! The next edition of our three day course will be held from 17 till 19 April, in Soest, […]

Altitude, a history of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), rate of ascent and lack of acclimatization are some well established risk factors for developing AMS. Another risk factor is cigarette smoking, which is particularly interesting because it is modifiable. Previous findings in regard to smoking and AMS have been quite variable. A recent study published in […]

Physical exertion in high temperatures forces the body to adapt to the heat stress. The physiological response can reach a limit at which the advantages do not weigh up to the disadvantages of this response. At this point heat-related illnesses like heat cramp, syncope, exhaustion and stroke can develop. Symptoms of heat exhaustion are thirst, […]