Archive for the ‘Health Tourism’ Category

Saturday,March 6th, 2010

by Denise

Recently, regenerative medicine has received boosts from stem cell research that may be used in a wide variety of fields, including obesity and weight loss, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery using fat transplantation as well as stem cells used for breast implants. Another recent development was the use of stem cells activated by lasers to help treat COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), ranked as the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.

New stem cell treatments, research and technologies have followed Australian and French researchers as they attempt to develop stem cell delivery systems such as stem cell capsules that may help treat orthopedic issues such as broken bones, while nearly 160 stem-cell based clinical trials are under way in the fields of cardiology, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, stroke, immune, ophthalmic and peripheral artery disease, just to name a few.

A large number of these stem cell clinical trials are in Phase II and Phase III trials, and technologies that enable autologous (transplants of a patient’s own tissues) stemm cell therapies lead the stem cell transplantations for stem cell treatments of bone marrow disease processes, while the other majority of stem cells under study were focusing on cardiovascular disease processes including PAD (peripheral artery disease), stroke and cardiac or heart disease.

Facilities such as EmCell, located in Kiev, Ukraine, offer treatments and therapies for a variety of medical conditions, and stem cell research and development facilities in Latin America like American Stem Cell in Quinto, Ecuador also offer treatments, and hope, to many.

Stem cell clinical trials are under way in the U.S. and Europe, within Germany and Spain. From treatment of fractures to treatments for Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disease processes, stem cell technologies and research are leading the charge for treatments and cures.

 

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Posted in Health Tourism, Medical Tourism, South America Medical Tourism, Stem Cell Therapy, chronic disease treatment | 1 Comment »

Monday,March 1st, 2010

by Denise

Medical tourism in Latin America is booming. For affordable treatment in Columbia, obesity treatment in Mexico, or the best cosmetic surgery in Bolivia, the best hospitals in Latin America are providing a range of treatments in accredited and highly regarded medical facilities. Some of the best doctors in Latin America offer treatments for cancer, chronic diseases, cosmetic and plastic surgery, eye and Lasik care, obesity and bariatric surgery, orthopedic surgery, and dentistry.

Locations throughout Latin America such as Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Panama and Costa Rica are seeing a steady rise in global patients seeking excellent, experienced and affordable medical care for everything from fertility treatments to stem cell therapies.

From Fertility Argentina (CEGYR) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to groundbreaking stem cell therapy and integrative medicine offered by Dr. Omar Gonzalez of Integra Medical Center in Tamps, Mexico, individuals from North America, Europe and Africa are finding their healthcare needs met throughout the continent.

Latin America has long been a popular medical tourism destination for cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, cosmetic dentistry, plastic reconstructive surgery, and Lasik eye care. In recent years, fertility centers and fertility specialists have offered couples around the world state-of-the-art, effective and quality ART, or assisted reproduction technologies.

Bariatric obesity surgery, laparoscopic obesity surgery and orthopedic medicine offering hip joint resurfacing, knee joint replacement surgery and shoulder orthopedics has attracted growing numbers of baby boomers. Stem cell treatments and chronic disease treatment, integrative, complimentary or alternative medical practices also attract thousands of travelers every year to beautiful Latin America, making it a leading, and highly competitive, healthcare destination in the 21st century. 

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Posted in Argentina Medical Tourism, Cosmetic Surgery Abroad, Costa Rica Medical Tourism, Dental Tourism Abroad, Fertility Treatment Abroad, Health Tourism, Medical Tourism, Mexico Medical Tourism, Obesity | Bariatric Surgery Abroad, Orthopedics Surgery Abroad, South America Medical Tourism, Stem Cell Therapy, chronic disease treatment, cosmetic surgery in Mexico | No Comments »

Sunday,February 21st, 2010

by Denise

What do you think would be your first thought if you were told you needed knee surgery, a hip replacement, or reconstructive plastic surgery as a result of a mastectomy?  You’re right, in most cases, the first question, spoken or not, is “How much is this going to cost?”

Unfortunately, large numbers of individuals in the United States don’t have  health insurance plans that help cover the costs of major surgeries. Finding options for cosmetic plastic surgery, cancer treatment, skin treatments, and orthopedic surgery may lead consumers to foreign medical destinations that provide excellent though more affordable medical care and procedures.

Increasing numbers of individuals around the world are traveling to foreign destinations for affordable healthcare. Health and wellness tourism has taken hold in the 21st century as a viable, effective, and affordable option for medical care in a variety of fields, from obesity and weight loss treatments to stem cell treatments and technologies.

Gone are the days when medical travelers scoffed at cheaper surgical procedures found only in third world countries. Today, world-class, state-of-the-art and high-tech facilities, surgeons and physicians are found throughout the world, in Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and South Africa, the Middle East, and Central Europe.

The future of health and wellness technologies is indeed borderless, and offers citizens from countries throughout the globe access to the best, the most experienced, and innovative technological treatments, procedures and surgeries.

PlacidWay is a major medical provider for such services, providing consumer information and resources and access to the best for your care.

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Posted in Argentina Medical Tourism, Costa Rica Medical Tourism, Health Tourism, Medical Tourism, Medical Tourism Singapore, Mexico Medical Tourism, Obesity | Bariatric Surgery Abroad, Orthopedics Surgery Abroad, South America Medical Tourism, Stem Cell Therapy, Thailand Medical Tourism, weight loss programs | No Comments »

Tuesday,February 9th, 2010

by Denise

Did you know that South Korea is the leading healthcare country in all of Asia and provides world-class medical and health care in non-profit organizations and facilities? One of the most famous in South Korea is the Wooridul Spine Hospital, located in Seoul, a world-renowned facility that addresses a variety of spine issues, including spinal scoliosis, spine orthopedics and sports injuries.

Or that Jordan Hospital, located in Amman, Jordan is one of the most famous in the world for the treatment of cardiac issues such as heart valve replacement surgery, heart bypass and heart transplantation, as well as neurosurgery, eye surgery, and pediatric surgical procedures?

How about locations throughout Mexico and Latin America, which offer accredited and state of the art treatments in obesity and bariatric surgical procedures such as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, or other laparoscopic bariatric surgery procedures? Destinations in Argentina continue to be a favorite of world travelers seeking the best in care for fertility treatments, cosmetic plastic surgery, and vision care through techniques like LASIK and even dental care, from teeth whitening to aesthetic jaw reconstruction.

Medical tourism offers patients from around the world experience in everything from affordable orthopedic knee or hip care to the best choice in physicians and surgeons in the world for heart care, and of course, the best in exotic or international destinations that allow you to receive the medical care you need at prices you can afford.

Committed, dedicated and excellent facilities are available for patients who want to have more control over their medical care. Make health and wellness your choice, and explore your options for all your medical needs.

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Posted in Affordable Heart Surgery, Argentina Medical Tourism, Cosmetic Surgery Abroad, Dental Tourism Abroad, Fertility Treatment Abroad, Health Tourism, Jordan Medical Tourism, Medical Tourism, Obesity | Bariatric Surgery Abroad, Orthopedics Surgery Abroad, South America Medical Tourism | No Comments »

Sunday,January 24th, 2010

by Denise

Are you looking for a luxurious place to get pampered, enjoy the benefits of qualified nutritional consultants, expressive art therapists and structural alignment professionals? If so, then have we got the place for you!

Alta Vita is a luxury lifestyle retreat located in the San Francisco district of Panama City, Panama. For pre- and post-surgical protocols, therapy, and healing, there’s no better place. For post-surgical rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise and infra-red hydrotherapy services to detoxification, the Alta Vita Luxury Spa is not only designed to pamper, but also to make sure you achieve the best healing and health results possible.

Alta Vita is the ultimate prescriptive, full service wellness and medical spa (aka medi-spa) that is able to seamlessly combine health and cosmetic beauty protocols for superior results. Not only offering post-surgical care, the facility offers meditation and prayer retreats, full support for family members, body/soul/spirit wellness programs and special diets and nutritional counseling to suit any need.

From weight reduction to sleep therapy, Alta Vita is unique in the multitude of services provided through both conventional and holistic approaches to medicine, health and wellness. The entire body is taken into consideration at Alta Vita; body, mind and soul, incorporating organic spa treatments to chiro-genics combining a variety of affordable packages that soothe the spirit while the body can heal and invigorate.

Special needs are addressed at Alta Vita, including age management, emotional abuse, alternative therapies, cancer care and more. For the ultimate vacation that focuses on your best health and wellness, check out Alta Vita - your body and mind will thank you.

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Posted in Cancer Treatment Abroad, Cosmetic Surgery Abroad, Health Tourism, Medical Spas, Medical Tourism, Rehab Centers Abroad, weight loss programs | 3 Comments »

Saturday,January 23rd, 2010

by Denise

Chronic disease treatment abroad incorporates may new technologies with some that have been around for thousands of years. Some of the most common treatment approaches used to today to address chronic diseases prevention include those that have been around thousands of years, and some modern developments.

Some of the most common technologies and treatments include, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, biofeedback therapies, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the practice of Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine, as well as homeopathic medicine and herbal therapies and treatments.

Common chronic disease processes include back pain, allergies, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), asthma, cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), cardiovascular disease, diabetes and arthritis, just to name a few.  According to the CDC, chronic disease conditions result in nearly 70% of deaths in the U.S.

According to a recent study, deaths caused by chronic disease processes are expected to reach nearly 20% in 2010 alone. Complementary and alternative treatments not only address symptoms, but may help development of chronic disease processes in the first place, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancers, through proper diet and nutrition, lifestyle counseling and back-to-basics herbal treatments that have been used effectively for thousands of years to promote health and longevity.

Facilities such as the Ahalia Ayurvedic Hospital or Makewell Meditour in India, or the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland are the source of just a few of world-class programs in chronic disease treatment and prevention.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado, encourages citizens around the world to search for health and wellness in every corner of the globe.

 

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Posted in Ayurvedic Resorts, Health Tourism, Health Tourism Switzerland, India Medical Tourism, Medical Spas, Medical Tourism, chronic disease treatment | 6 Comments »

Friday,January 22nd, 2010

by Denise

Millions of individuals will travel to foreign destinations for medical or health care in 2010, a trend not limited to middle or upper class Americans, Britons, or Canadians. Medical tourism has become a stable method of health and wellness care, preventive medicine and affordable yet quality and safe treatment for individuals from countries in South Africa, South America, Central Europe and Southeast Asia.

Nearly six million Americans alone are estimated to seek international destinations for their medical care in the coming years, and locations in Croatia, Turkey, and Jordan (Jordan Hospital) are fast making a reputation for themselves in providing certified, JCI accredited, and world-class treatments, procedures and facilities for global travelers.

More facilities are applying for international accreditation by institutions such as WHO (World Health Organization), JCI (Joint Commissions International) and the Trent Accreditation Scheme, ensuring quality patient care, safety standards, and the latest in technological developments and techniques.

Orthopedic surgery, cardiac surgical techniques and procedures, obesity and bariatric surgeries and cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures are just a few of the healthcare options available to individuals around the world. Hip replacements, atrial-septal defect repair, gastric bypass and face lifts are just a few of the techniques available in locations around the world. The availability of cancer therapies, stem cell research, dental techniques and vision care has encouraged medical consumers from nearly all countries in the world to travel to foreign destinations for their medical needs.

Medical tourism is here to stay, and has fast become an affordable and logical resource for medical services in the 21st century.

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Posted in Cancer Treatment Abroad, Cosmetic Surgery Abroad, Croatian Medical Tourism, Dental Tourism Abroad, Fertility Treatment Abroad, Health Tourism, Jordan Medical Tourism, Medical Tourism, Medical Tourism Accreditations, Medical Tourism Turkey, Obesity | Bariatric Surgery Abroad, Orthopedics Surgery Abroad, Stem Cell Therapy | 1 Comment »

Wednesday,January 13th, 2010

by Denise

According to the University of Delaware, medical tourism as a health care product will continue to grow in the new decade. While some believe that medical care abroad is inferior, the reality is that hospitals and clinics that specifically cater to medical tourists are among the best in the world, with accreditation, certification, and staff, physicians and surgeons trained in major medical centers and universities throughout the United States and Europe.

A mere decade ago, medical tourism was a hardly recognized term while today, nearly 250,000 individuals from the Middle East visit Singapore while 1/2 million international travelers and patients will visit India for medical care, up from 150,000 in 2002.

Baby boomers, those individuals born between 1946 and 1964, will be in the forefront of change in healthcare delivery. According to studies and research performed by the University of Delaware, 220 million boomers in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Canada will be seeking affordable, high quality, effective and efficient medical care abroad by 2015.

Southeast Asia continues to be a leader in providing excellent and affordable medical care, but the Middle East, Central Europe, and Latin American countries are close behind. India medical facilities are known for orthopedic care such as knee or hip replacement, cardiac care such as open heart surgery and pediatric heart surgery, as well as cancer therapies including bone marrow transplant. Indian clinics and hospital facilities are outfitted with high-tech and state of the art medical diagnostic and electronic equipment, and its pharmaceutical companies meet requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Medical tourism has grown into a respected, viable and logical solution to patients abroad seeking affordable procedures while maintaining high standards of quality and care.

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Friday,January 1st, 2010

by Denise

Did you know that technologically advanced facilities are cropping up throughout Poland, especially in her major cities. Physicians, staff and facilities are accredited by reputable medical accrediting organizations in Europe and Internationally, and offer beneficial savings in treatments over costs found for similar surgeries and procedures throughout Europe and the United States.

Jordan is the only country in the Middle East with a booming healthcare business. Foreign patients have grown at about a 10% rate annually since 2004. Jordan created a reputation for groundbreaking cardiac and organ transplant surgeries of the 70s and 80s, to cancer treatments, cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures, fertility treatments and procedures in ophthalmology, and more. U.S. travelers pay one-tenth the cost of surgeries.

South Korea is the leading healthcare country in all of Asia and provides world-class medical and health care in non-profit organizations and facilities that place patient care above profit.  South Korea is on the cutting edge of technological advances in medicine and health care. For medical treatments and procedures in organ transplantation, spine care, 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.

Turkey is fast gaining a reputation of providing superlative medical and health care in many fields, including cosmetic and plastic surgery, cardiac care and procedures, vision, LASIK technology and orthopedics and dentistry.

Croatia is an extremely competitive health and medical destination for safe and affordable treatments not only for neighboring Europeans, but travelers from North and South America as well. Croatia is known for superlative care, treatments and procedures in dental and cosmetic surgery, physical therapy and rehab.

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Thursday,December 31st, 2009

by Denise

Not sure where to go for great skin treatments? Check out facilities such as Sanoviv Medical Institute on the Baja Coast of Mexico for an upscale atmosphere, or the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland.

 

The most common types of skin care these days are

 

·         Laser Skin Resurfacing

·         Botox

·         Dermabrasion

·         Surface Repair Treatments

 

Cosmetic surgery abroad is affordable and safe in many locations, as is anti aging technology, age management and skin care techniques and technologies around the world, from the Aesthetica International Medical Center in Budapest, Hungary to the Beirut Beauty Clinic in Beirut, Lebanon.

 

For varicose vein treatment to laser hair removal to body rejuvenation treatment, chemical peel cost in Budapest is more attractive than many other locations such as the U.S. Antiaging techniques like fat transfers, Botox injections, collagen dermal fillers, human growth hormone products and treatments as well as diet guidance and management for foods rich in antioxidants, international facilities provide the best in care, quality, privacy and affordability than you might think.

 

The next time you find yourself traveling abroad for business or pleasure, check out the options for skin treatments and technologies in the country you’re visiting. You’ll more than likely find that medical tourism and the health and wellness industry has truly gone global and offers viable, efficient and reasonable as well as safe options for today’s travelers, no matter where you go.

 

Before you zip off, check out one of the best international medical tourism resource portals for the health and wellness industry; PlacidWay, which offers up-to-date and reliable information regarding safe, qualified and experienced medical and health care providers around the world.

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