by Denise

Yes, we’re all tightening our belts these days, and it’s easy to prioritize where money will go. Unfortunately, some individuals are making the decision to forgo medical and dental care in order to save a few bucks. However, use caution when making such decisions. Poor dental care can lead to a multitude of illnesses if not treated early.

 

On the other hand, other individuals are taking the economic downturn as opportunity to change career paths. Appearance and confidence says a lot to potential employers. Individuals less than pleased with their dental health are visiting dentists and receiving affordable dental treatment to enhance their chances of that coveted position.

 

Cosmetic dentistry can help repair and improve unsightly stains, brighten smiles, and repair and replace chipped or broken teeth. Cosmetic dentistry provides services such as:

 

·         Repairing rough spots or chips

·         Filling cavities

·         Filling gaps between teeth

·         Bleaching teeth for a whiter, brighter smile

·         Covering and protecting broken teeth with porcelain crowns

·         Improving dental health and function through bonding, bridges, and dental implants

 

Whether  you decide on dental whitening, orthodontics, or dental surgery, find the most affordable dental treatment you can. International facilities such as Bangkok Dental Image in Thailand, the Chavez Dental Care Clinic in Costa Rica and the ComplexMedica and Dental Travel Agency in Poland offer international patients the best dental care. Take advantage of certified, experienced and professional cosmetic dentists to make sure you start your new future with a winning smile.

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by Denise

No matter where you’re from, you want to be able to trust your physician or surgeon. The Medical Tourism Association, an international nonprofit organization based in the United States, has created a certification process for international medical providers listing services, facilities and surgeons around the world. As the first international nonprofit association, the Medical Tourism Association has created a program to specifically certify international providers to identify and establish best practices.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism resource and information portal-based in Denver, Colorado encourages established and potential clients to always check the credentialing, training, and accreditation of physicians and facilities in international and foreign destinations throughout Asia, South America, South Africa and Europe.

The medical tourism certification program requires that potential applicants pass certain qualifications before acceptance into the Medical Tourism Association and prior to receiving certification. Medical tourism is a growing industry and the MTA takes its job of researching and accrediting facilities very seriously. Before certification applicants must answer hundreds of questions including but not limited to:

·         How many patients are seen on a monthly basis

·         How many years applicants have been in business

·         Does the applicant along to any medical society or association

·         Verification of organization located in services

·         Applicant is compliant with HIPAA or specific country privacy laws

·         Applicant is verified facility providers are accredited and certified in country of origin

The Medical Tourism Association promotes and encourages transparency in the medical tourism industry. Adequate and experienced medical care is expected from everyone, regardless of origin. Medical tourism is growing in popularity. Make sure your doctor, surgeon or procedure is safe, trained, experienced and effective in best practices and standards.

 

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by Denise

Stem cell research, treatments, procedures and protocols are the wave of the future and offer individuals suffering from a multitude of illnesses and disease processes a chance at enhanced quality of life and potential remissions and cures.

Adult stem cells are commonly used today as stem cell treatment for bone marrow transplants, blood stem cell transplants and transfusions in stem cell treatment of such diseases such as leukemia, other types of cancers and blood disorders.

The potential use for adult stem cells in fields of treatment and research for brain diseases such as the aforementioned Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, as well as neuromuscular diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis offer hope for the future of medicine. Adult stem cells culled from bone marrow has long been used in the treatment of leukemia and is currently being developed for treatment of cancers and blood diseases.

The Integrative Medical Center, located in Tamps, Mexico is one such facility that offers patients hope. Another is EmCell, located in Ukraine and another is the Bangkok Medical Center Hospital in Thailand. Each offers hope and potential treatments for auto immune diseases like systemic lupus, myasthenia, Crohn’s Disease, Buerger’s Disease, and muscular dystrophy. Stem cell cures for neural degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and spinal cord damage are on the horizon. Stem cell treatment and recovery for wounds and injuries include enhanced surface wound healing, recovery from gangrene, and faster surgery recovery time.

The connection between stem cells and health cannot be ignored. Stem cell therapies have not yet been approved in the U.S., but consumers have options when it comes to stem cell therapies offered in Mexico, Asia, and throughout Europe.

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by Denise

State-of-the-art facilities, high standards in training and expertise, as well as Board certification from United States providers sets many at ease.  Some of the most popular destinations for medical tourism surgical procedures include Mexico, Thailand, South Korea, Singapore and India and location in Europe such as Croatia, Ukraine and Poland.

 

Medical technology as well as quality and standards of care in most countries around the world are on a level with those expected and demanded within the United States. The International Division of the Joint Commission, which accredits hospitals and facilities within the United States, also accredits facilities internationally. Many physicians who practice in European and Asian hospitals and medical centers have been trained and board-certified within the United States.

 

Mexico is a popular destination for dental care or plastic and cosmetic surgery. Benefit from expert and affordable medical treatments throughout Mexico. Many United States-based hospital corporations own medical hospitals not only in Mexico City, but along the United States border and in South American destinations such as Brazil and Costa Rica and Argentina.

 

A cardiac surgical procedure such as heart valve replacement or bypass can cost over $200,000. It is not difficult to wonder why a cardiac patient would be interested in traveling to facilities like Acibadem Healthcare Group in Turkey or the Jordan Hospital in Amman, Jordan, both JCI accredited heart care facilities that offer quality and expert care at prices that won’t leave you bankrupt for the rest of your life.

 

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by Denise

Stem cell treatments, research and technology are no longer relegated to sci-fi novels or movies. Research and development in fields of umbilical cord stem cell therapy, placenta stem cell therapy as well as embryonic stem cell therapies that make use of stem cells in the fight against disease is well under way.

 

Human stem cell therapy may someday enable people with spinal cord injuries to walk again. Stem cell technologies and advancements are being made on an almost daily basis. From Japan to China to the U.S. to Europe, Africa and Russia, the world’s scientists and medical experts have been studying, and using, stem cell replacement therapy and umbilical cord stem cell transplant technology is used today to treat a wide range of illnesses, injuries and disease processes, including but not limited to:

 

·         Auto-Immune Diseases

·         Musculoskeletal disorders like Muscular Dystrophy

·         Cancer Treatments

·         Immunodeficiency disorders

·         Neural diseases and injuries like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

 

Currently, no stem cells therapy options are available in the U.S., which prompts Americans to venture to international destinations for them. The potential cost of stem cell therapies in the U.S. may be prohibitively expensive, which encourages those hoping and seeking cures for illnesses, injuries and disease processes to travel to Mexico, China, Thailand, and locations such as EmCell in Europe, and India, among others.

 

The numbers of individuals around the world seeking seek safe and effective treatments for dehabilitative injuries, diseases and terminal illnesses at affordable prices are on the verge of exploding. Stem cell therapy research is running full steam ahead, and will continue well into the 21^st century.

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by Denise

From snow capped mountains to tranquil ponds surrounded by quaint pagodas, the country of South Korea offers natives and visitors alike a wealth of beauty, ancient culture, traditions and foods.  

Home of the first cloned dog, South Korea is on the cutting edge of technological advances in medicine and health care. Excellent and skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology and some of the most advanced healthcare facilities in the world continue to draw medical travelers to South Korea for medical treatments and procedures in organ transplantation, cancer therapy treatments, dental care, plastic and cosmetic surgery and many others. Medical care costs in South Korea are generally ten times less than costs found in the U.S.

 

Some spine injuries are caused by trauma, while others are caused by internally degenerative conditions that accompany age or some disease processes. They can include but are not limited to spinal stenosis,  herniated disks (also known as herniated discs),  thinning or degenerative disks,  pinched nerves,  bone spurs,  sciatica and   spinal arthritis.

 

Anyone suffering from pain or limited range of motion may benefit from spine procedures and spinal surgeries. Those suffering from low back pain, sciatica, injuries and deformities may benefit from spinal surgeries. South Korea is a leader in spine care and treatment for spinal injuries. One of their most famous facilities, the Wooridul International Patients Center (WIPC) is world-renowned for their neuro-musculoskeletal disease and injury technologies that offer spine cord function tests and myelogram MR tests to help diagnose and treat elusive conditions with state of the art technology in (just to name a few) partial disc nucleus replacement, percutaneous endoscopic disc treatment, minimally invasive bloodless spinal fusion and more.

 

For the best in spinal care and spine surgery, don’t forget to look  abroad for some of the best facilities and surgeons in the world.

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by Denise

Cosmetic procedures are some of the most popular reasons for medical tourism. Going outside the United States not only ensures that the procedure will be less expensive, but the quality of work is comparable to more expensive procedures done nationwide. Cosmetic surgery procedure and affordable plastic surgery is designed for people who not only would like to improve the appearance of their face, breasts, buttocks, and abdomen, but those who require plastic reconstructive surgeries caused by accidents, genetic defects and other injuries.

Most Popular Cosmetic/ Plastic Surgery Procedures:

• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Reduction 
• Breast Lift
• Facelift
• Nose Lift Surgery
• Tummy Tuck Surgery
• Liposuction
• Chemical Peel
• Eyelid Surgery
• Facial Implants
• Skin Resurfacing
• Ear Surgery

Undergoing cosmetic surgery not only makes a person feel more confident and raise their self-esteem, but it also helps those who have undergone traumatic events to feel like themselves once more.  Men and women both undergo cosmetic surgery to feel youthful, since those who show signs of aging faster lose confidence in their professional life, as well as their personal life.

Cosmetic procedures in Brazil have been a popular medical tourism destination due to high quality attention and low cost treatments. Check out the Center of Plastic Surgery & Rehabilitation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for their state of the art treatment facility and resort like accommodations. This medical facility speaks many languages, including Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

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by Denise

Looking for a brighter smile or straighter teeth? Cosmetic dentistry abroad is growing more popular by the day, especially as more Americans venture south of the border to take care of dental implant surgeries, dental bridge care and cosmetic implant dentistry or cosmetic laser treatments.

 

Traditional dental techniques as well as cosmetic dental procedures are becoming increasingly popular. Some of the most popular dental procedures include but are not limited to:

 

·         Root canal

·         Dental implants

·         Dentures

·         Bridges

·         Crowns

·         Orthodontics

·         Teeth whitening

·         Bonding

 

In the United States, dental implants can cost between $1,200 and $2,000. The cost of a crown will vary by the type of crown that is chosen, but may range between $800 and $1,000. Bonding can run between $300 and $600 a tooth.  Orthodontic procedures may range anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000, sometimes more. Affordable cosmetic dentistry is available in Mexico, and in Latin American countries like Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Panama and Argentina, just to name a few of the fun, exotic and affordable destinations for anything from teeth whitening to orthodontic specialists.

 

Of course, dentistry abroad might also take you to destinations such as Turkey, Poland, Croatia, Thailand or India - the choice is yours - really! Today, medical dental tourism is growing, and individuals are free to choose the where and how - the only decision to really make is going to be narrowing down the great facilities available around the globe that offer accredited, expert and experienced affordable dental care.

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by Denise

For those who need to lose more than 100 pounds, weight loss surgery offers not only results, but also treatment for many of the weight related diseases and conditions. Weight loss surgery in Mexico is becoming a popular health care destination that offers high quality procedures at a fraction of the cost in the United States. Whether you need a bariatric surgery center or gastric bypass doctors, Mexico is the ultimate destination. For quality though low cost bariatric surgery, look no further than south of the border, where the following common weight loss treatment and obesity surgeries are performed.

 

• Weight-Loss Medications
• Bariatric Surgery
• Gastroplasty
• Lap Banding
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity

The type of surgery any patient will undergo will depend on how much weight needs to be lost. Lap banding and gastric bypass are two of the most common surgeries.  Undergoing a weight loss procedure not only allows the patient to lose weight in order to lead a more active lifestyle, but it can also improve many of the weight related illnesses like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. Considered an epidemic problem of the 21^st century, statistics show that an obese person is 12 times more likely to die prematurely than a healthy person.

For high quality, state of the art luxury facilities check out the Sanoviv Medical Institute on the beautiful Baja Coast in Mexico. This medical spa facility takes care of all the patients needs in addition to providing five star accommodations. Additionally, Dr. Marco Sarinana of Mexicali Obesity Solutions in Mexicali, Mexico also offers exceptional care and attention to patients receiving obesity surgery and solutions.

 

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by Denise

Since when is the United States the only place where individuals expect high quality and expert healthcare? Whether you come from Oklahoma or Britain, the Middle East, Africa, Asia or South America, individuals seek qualification, accreditation, and certification from their healthcare providers. Everyone wants and deserves quality healthcare in all fields, including bariatric surgery procedures.

Obesity surgery abroad offers individuals from around the world, but most especially the United States (as many cosmetic and obesity surgeries are not covered by health insurance policies) the opportunity to experience highly qualified, certified and accredited facilities in Latin America for obesity and weight loss treatments and procedures.

One such facility, called Angels Abroad, located in Guatemala City is one of the most popular and well-known healthcare facilities in Latin America when it comes to gastric bypass operation options, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, bariatric band surgery, gastric bypass information. Angels Abroad, one of the most well-known gastric bypass centers in Guatemala offers one of the best gastric bypass doctors in South America.

Dr. Rodrigo Gonzalez Toledo has been practicing his field since the early 1990s and has performed operations not only in Guatemala, but in the United States and France as well. Dr. Toledo’s practice is dedicated and focused on bariatric surgery and he belongs to multiple surgical societies throughout the world and has also completed multiple fellowship training programs in the United States and abroad.

When it comes to excellence and experience, medical travelers from around the globe can rely on foreign medical destinations for obesity surgery abroad with the same high expectations of quality and service that are expected, and demanded, in the United States.

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