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Three journeys to high altitude: medicine, Tibetan thangkas, and Sepu Kangri
Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Short Title: J R Coll Physicians LondThree journeys to high altitude
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: 1999/02//Jan- undefined
Pages: 78 - 84
Sources ID: 93911
Visibility: Public (group default)
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This article begins by highlighting the work of several pioneers of altitude medicine, and their achievements in physiology and clinical observation. Tibetan medicine of the 17th century is then introduced, particularly the medical paintings (thangkas) and the conduct of traditional physicians. Finally, I mention recent British mountain exploration in central Tibet during 1996, 1997 and 1998 and the challenge of Sepu Kangri which, at 6,995m, is the highest peak of the eastern Nyangla Qen Tangla Shan.