Author: Laurel J. Finster, MPH Author Affiliation: Stanford University, School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health This blog offers a personal reflection on surfing, sun exposure, and the complex balance between the joy of an outdoor sport and the cancer risks associated with prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Through personal experience and […]
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Rapid triage, massive waves, and paramount preparation: An emergency physician reports from Billabong Pro 2014 Surfing Competition
Claire Roche, Emergency and Sports Medicine Physician from the Gold Coast Hospital, Australia shares her experiences from the Billabong Pro 2014 in Teahupoo, Tahiti. Billabong Pro is one of the world’s “heaviest big wave” professional surfing competitions. By Dr. Claire Roche Teahupoo, a small village at “the end of the road” on the island of […]