News Archive

From Kit Boxes to Feed Boxes

7th Jun 2016 // Surplus Xtreme Everest kit boxes get a new lease of life at a horse charity. Full article>

Xtreme Archive - XE trekker rounds up the Walk & Talk 2015

1st Jun 2016 // Ron Powell, who trekked with us in 2007 reviews the 2015 Walk & Talk weekend Full article>

Can being Fit for Surgery really help?

26th Apr 2016 // Prof Mike Grocott offers tips on small health changes that can be made prior to surgery, which will help patients recover quickly Full article>

Xtreme Archive - World's Highest Game of Handball

22nd Apr 2016 // On Tuesday the 17th August 2010, we made history. Two members of the CASE Team played the highest game of handball in the world. Full article>

Xtreme Archive - The Dreaded Muscle Biopsy

24th Mar 2016 // The details of our muscle biopsy research are a common source of questions and debate within the investigator group and our wonderful cohort of trekkers. Dan will currently be completing the third biopsy for the investigator group up at Everest Base Camp (in a small number of instances, their 4th biopsy!). Full article>

Study requiring participants

18th Mar 2016 // A new study called Measurement of total haemoglobin mass using the optimised carbon monoxide rebreathing method is looking for participants. All that is required is 30 minutes of your time and a blood test. Testing is taking place on a Wednesday or Friday in central London.

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Xtreme Archive - High and Mighty, Mitochondria at Altitude

18th Mar 2016 // When we breathe in air, the oxygen within it begins a journey. It travels down our trachea and into the lungs, where it passes into the bloodstream. The heart then pumps the blood all around our body, so that the oxygen is distributed to every single cell. Each of these contains hundreds of tiny organelles called mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell. Full article>

Xtreme Archive - Unsung Heroes

1st Mar 2016 // Xtreme Everest pay tribute to the unsung heroes of Everest; the Sherpa community who without them we would never been able to conduct our research Full article>

Participants needed for new study at the ISEH

18th Feb 2016 // Sign up for the new study investigating the effects of dietary nitrate supplements. Full article>

Participants needed for the Micro SAS Study at the ISEH

18th Jan 2016 // Hypoxia study requires research subjects Full article>

Step back in time with the BBC and Kevin Fong

18th Jan 2016 // BBC programme looks at the effects of hypoxia on the human body Full article>

Denny talks exercise and health with BBC Radio 4's Dr Mark Porter

18th Jan 2016 // Being healthy helps improve survial rates for cancer patients Full article>

New Year, New Honour for one of the Xtreme Everest team

18th Jan 2016 // Dan Martin is honoured for his work with Ebola patients Full article>

Help is at hand with free booklet from Medex

11th Dec 2015 // Medex offers a free booklet for those who want more information about traveling to altitude. Full article>

Sherpa documentary explores their role on Everest

10th Dec 2015 // A new documentary sets to shed light on the Sherpa rebellion against what their role is on the mountain. Full article>

We've come a long long way together...

7th Dec 2015 // Xtreme Everest launches its new website Full article>

Tom Davies completes Everest Marathon

7th Dec 2015 // Congratulation are in order to Xtreme Everest's Tom Davies who has recently taken part in the Everest Marathon. Full article>

New diploma in Expedition & Wilderness Medicine launched

30th Nov 2015 // The diploma was recently launched by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Full article>

Xtreme Archive - Dr Dan Martin and the Wellcome Trust Podcast

30th Oct 2015 // How dropping your trousers at the top of a mountain could lead to more effective treatment for intensive care patients. Full article>

Xtreme Runners Bournemouth Marathon times

16th Oct 2015 // Congratulations to all our Xtreme Runners who recently completed the Bournemouth Marathon festival earlier this month Full article>