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Medex and Medical Expeditions
What are Medex and Medical Expeditions?Medex is a club that provides support for the charitable works of Medical Expeditions. Membership of Medex is open to all. Medical Expeditions is a research charity dedicated to investigating the mechanisms of altitude related illness. Click here to go direct to Medical Expeditions Homepage So far three major research expeditions have been undertaken: 1. Everest in 1994 2. Kangchenjunga in 1998 3. Medex 2003 Hongu Expedition
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What are our Aims?Medex:
Medical Expeditions:
Who can join Medex and take part in a research expedition?Participation in Medex events is restricted to Medex members but membership is available to anyone for a nominal charge. It is not necessary to be a medic or a climber to join Medex. Medex produces regular newsletters and organises social events to which all are very welcome. From time to time it organises training, team building events and every 4 years a major expedition. Where and what's next?
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