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Americans, this is why you are fat

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Many private health tests 'unnecessary'

RA LARGE     People have been warned against paying for unnecessary, invasive and costly private health screening.   The UK National Screening Committee (NSC) said an increasing number of patients were seeking "reassurance" over their health. But many are paying for tests that are available on the NHS, the independent body said. The publicly-funded NSC has issued guidance on what stages of life people should be screened for various conditions. Dr Anne Mackie, director of programmes at the UK NSC, said some people were putting themselves through "unnecessary" anxiety. "Patients are increasingly turning to private screening companies for reassurance about their health and we hope this guidance will allow them to make the decisions that are best for them. The safety of patients is the most important factor," she said. Steven Laitner, a GP and consultant in public health medicine, said some tests can pose health risks if u

Article on medical tourism

Cosmetic surgery Rhinoplasty  or Nose Surgery Blepharoplasty  or Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Aesthetic plastic surgery involves techniques intended for the "enhancement" of appearance through surgical and medical techniques, and is specifically concerned with maintaining normal appearance, restoring it, or enhancing it beyond the average level toward some aesthetic ideal. In 2006, nearly 11 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States alone. The number of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States has increased over 50 percent since the start of the century. Nearly 12 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2007, with the five most common surgeries being breast augmentation, liposuction, nasal surgery, eyelid surgery and abdominoplasty. The increased use of cosmetic procedures crosses racial and ethnic lines in the U.S., with increases seen among African-Americans and Hispanic Americans as well as Caucasian Americans. In Europe, the

Cosmetic Surgery Trends in India in 2010

Sub-specialties of Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery is a broad field, and may be subdivided further. Plastic surgery training and approval by the  American Board of Plastic Surgery  includes mastery of the following as well: Burn Burn surgery generally takes place in two phases. Acute burn surgery is the treatment immediately after a burn. Reconstructive burn surgery takes place after the burn wounds have healed. Reconstructive surgery generally involves plastic surgery. Cosmetic Aesthetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons use cosmetic surgical principles in all reconstructive surgical procedures as well as isolated operations to improve overall appearance. Craniofacial Craniofacial surgery  is divided into pediatric and adult craniofacial surgery. Pediatric craniofacial surgery mostly revolves around the treatment of congenital anomalies of the craniofacial skeleton and soft tissues, such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and pediatr

Cosmetic Surgery Trends in India in 2010

It is true that people of all ages, young and old, desire to look nice with attractive features  and want to be appreciated by others. In our era of perfection,  cosmetic surgery  has altered people’s outlook towards life in general. As a  result  more and more women and men are choosing cosmetic surgery, making it more popular and acceptable with every passing year. This growth spurt in Cosmetic surgery in year 2010 will be triggered by increasing consumer awareness, direct marketing and advertising campaigns, and technological advances in surgical and non-surgical procedures. 1. Cosmetic surgery will become more acceptable socially in 2010.  The issue of societal norms about the alteration of physical appearance with Cosmetic Surgery will shift the direction in coming year. More and more Indians, who can afford, would like to have looks medically altered for better. The increasingly widespread use and acceptability of orthodontics work to improve the appearance of teeth is an ex

Finding travel insurance for cancer patients

Obtaining a travel insurance for cancer patients is almost an impossible task for 90% of cancer sufferers. Studies show that over 70% of people who tried to obtain an insurance policy for this medical condition, had a hard time in finding an insurance company wiling to provide travel insurance for cancer patients. Getting travel insurance when you have had cancer can be more difficult even for people who have been cancer-free for years as the insurance premiums become unaffordable even for travel insurance after you had cancer. People travelling without cover for cancer are exposing themselves to a huge personal risk, because if they have to make a claim the insurance company will associate the claim with the cancer, and the cancer patient has to prove that they  are not related. It’s essential that you start looking for insurance before booking your holiday because it could take some time to find, not just the right insurance policy, but a company that offers you the best deal and

Finding travel insurance for cancer patients

Obtaining a travel insurance for cancer patients is almost an impossible task for 90% of cancer sufferers. Studies show that over 70% of people who tried to obtain an insurance policy for this medical condition, had a hard time in finding an insurance company wiling to provide travel insurance for cancer patients. Getting travel insurance when you have had cancer can be more difficult even for people who have been cancer-free for years as the insurance premiums become unaffordable even for travel insurance after you had cancer. People travelling without cover for cancer are exposing themselves to a huge personal risk, because if they have to make a claim the insurance company will associate the claim with the cancer, and the cancer patient has to prove that they  are not related. It’s essential that you start looking for insurance before booking your holiday because it could take some time to find, not just the right insurance policy, but a company that offers you the best deal and

Finding travel insurance for cancer patients

Obtaining a travel insurance for cancer patients is almost an impossible task for 90% of cancer sufferers. Studies show that over 70% of people who tried to obtain an insurance policy for this medical condition, had a hard time in finding an insurance company wiling to provide travel insurance for cancer patients.   Getting travel insurance when you have had cancer can be more difficult even for people who have been cancer-free for years as the insurance premiums become unaffordable even for travel insurance after you had cancer. People travelling without cover for cancer are exposing themselves to a huge personal risk, because if they have to make a claim the insurance company will associate the claim with the cancer, and the cancer patient has to prove that they  are not related. It’s essential that you start looking for insurance before booking your holiday because it could take some time to find, not just the right insurance policy, but a company that offers

Aircel, Apollo JV to bring healthcare on mobiles

T elecom services provider Aircel announced its partnership with Apollo Hospitals to provide interactive healthcare services on mobile phones to users across the country. Through the 'Aircel Apollo Mobile HealthCare' service, users can get medical consultation over phone for Rs 45. "Aircel will launch by Diwali this year for its users in Chennai and Tamil Nadu circles, and later expand it to other parts of the country," Aircel Chief Operating Officer Gurdeep Singh told reporters here. Through Tele Triage, which is one of the service under the initiate, Aircel subscribers can call the Apollo physicians and paramedics to seek medical help round-the clock. The companies, however, declined to comment on the revenue-sharing agreement between Apollo and Aircel. "This initiative with Apollo Hospitals Group, will bring a revolution in healthcare as it provides the best in medical care on mobile phones anytime," Singh said. Aircel and Apollo will also o

Reconstuctive Surgery

Reconstuctive Surgery "Reconstructive" redirects here. For other uses, see  Reconstruction (disambiguation) . Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to correct functional impairments caused by burns; traumatic injuries, such as facial bone fractures and breaks; congenital abnormalities, such as cleft palates or cleft lips; developmental abnormalities; infection and disease; and  cancer  or  tumors . Reconstructive plastic surgery is usually performed to improve function, but it may be done to approximate a normal appearance. Navy doctors perform reconstructive surgery on a 21-year-old patient The most common reconstructive procedures are tumor removal, laceration repair, scar repair,  hand surgery , and  breast reduction . According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of reconstructive breast reductions for women increased in 2007 by 2 percent from the year before. Breast reduction in men also increased in 2007 by 7 percent. So

Brazil's Biopharmaceutical Sector Contributes To Economic Growth, Expands Access To Healthcare

Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV - Global Health Progress (GHP) released a new report that reveals how the biopharmaceutical sector in Brazil, the tenth largest biopharmaceutical market in the world and the largest in Latin America, is an important driver for its  economy . For instance, Brazil's biopharmaceutical sector develops high-quality, highly skilled jobs, which is a key factor in creating a stable economy. Currently, approximately 821 biotechnology companies in Brazil employ almost 100,000 people with an average annual salary of approximately US $4,457. Among those companies, six biopharmaceutical companies were featured in a 2003 list of the top 100 companies to work for in Brazil. Not only does the biopharmaceutical sector produce valuable job opportunities for highly skilled workers, this  emerging  market  plays a critical role in fostering public-private partnerships, which leads to more economic growth and greater access to healthcare for its citizens.  Investment in res