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This article begins by highlighting the work of several pioneers of altitude medicine, and their achievements in physiology and clinical observation. Tibetan medicine of the 17th century is then introduced, particularly the medical paintings (thangkas) and the conduct of traditional physicians. Finally, I mention recent British mountain exploration in central Tibet during 1996, 1997 and 1998 and the challenge of Sepu Kangri which, at 6,995m, is the highest peak of the eastern Nyangla Qen Tangla Shan.
本文开篇着重介绍了几位高原医学先驱的工作，以及他们在生理学和临床观察方面所取得的成就。接着引入了17世纪的藏医学，尤其是医学唐卡和传统医师的行医方式。最后，我提及了1996年、1997年和1998年英国近期在西藏中部的登山探险活动，以及海拔6995米的色布康日峰所带来的挑战，它是念青唐古拉山东段的最高峰。
