Prophylactic effect of erythropoietin injection to prevent acute mountain sickness: an open-label randomized controlled trial.

In conclusion, erythropoietin may be an effective prophylaxis for AMS.(Clinical Trial Registry Number; NCT 01665781).
PMID: 24616593 [PubMed - in process]

Source: J Korean Med Sci - March 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Heo K, Kang JK, Choi CM, Lee MS, Noh KW, Kim SB Tags: J Korean Med Sci Source Type: research