Encounters with shamans

Mike Townend, MB, ChB (Hons), Dip Trav Med, FFTM RCPS (Glasg),Hon Fellow BGTHA, Hon Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow Published on 13/10/2026 Guide for Authors Submit your article BGTHA Journal Edition 17 Outline Abstract Abstract This article describes the author’s personal experiences of encounters with South American shamans and describes some of the local beliefs…

Staying Safe Outdoors in Winter

Mike Townend, MB, ChB (Hons), Dip Trav Med, FFTM RCPS (Glasg),Hon Fellow BGTHA, Hon Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow Published on 01/10/2026 Guide for Authors Submit your article BGTHA Journal Edition 17 Outline Abstract Clothing Footwear Other equipment Avalanche risk​ Figures Abstract On a fine winter’s day, walking in the hills and mountains at home…

Is Obesity in an Industrialised World Inevitable?

Magnus Strachan BSc, Medical Student, University of Glasgow Published on 25/09/2026 Guide for Authors Submit your article BGTHA Journal Edition 17 Outline Abstract Introduction Determining factors of obesity How determining factors vary with economic development Policy Conclusion References Figures Abstract In a modern world where we have curtailed much of the harm to humans by…

Research of Interest in Travel Health

Furuya-Kanamori L, Henderson A, Vos G, Farnham A, Mills DJ, Lau CL. Beyond pre-travel risk assessment: machine learning for clinical diagnosis in returned travellers. J Travel Med 2026;33(3):taag016. https://doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taag01Commentary from Francisca M. de Avillez Medical student at Católica Medical School, Lisbon Published on 01/08/2026 Guide for Authors Submit your article BGTHA Journal Edition 17 Outline…

Bacteriophage therapy: a viable alternative to antibiotics?

Samuel Nellany BSc (Hons), Medical student, University of Glasgow Published on 01/08/2026 Guide for Authors Submit your article BGTHA Journal Edition 17 Outline Abstract Introduction Bacteriophage structure The mechanism of bacteriophage therapy The effectiveness of bacteriophage therapy Specificity of phage therapy The potential to resensitise bacteria to antibiotics Phage-antibiotic synergy Safety of phage therapy Production…