by Denise

Asia’s largest Medical Tourism and Wellness Congress will meet next May, 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Medical Tourism and Wellness Congress is one of the largest in the world, and will attract over 10,000 medical tourism trade visitors, sponsors, delegates, and exhibitors from around the world, including the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Known as GLOW 2010, the event is designed to focus on specific technologies, providers, and international focus on medical and wellness health and tourism industries and is specifically designed to promote wellness in corporate environments. The conference will engage discuss since regarding trends and technologies as well as exposing a multitude of health and wellness in medical tourism organizations throughout the world.

Medical tourism to the Asian region since 2008 has poured over four billion dollars into the Asian economy and is expected to surpass $200 million from global travelers and more than $11 billion in revenue from the United States. Suppliers as well as buyers in the health and wellness tourism industry will discuss and brainstorm issues regarding the medical tourism industry as a whole, focusing on latest technologies, products, and procedures that may be implemented worldwide to improve overall medical care and health and wellness for domestic as well as international travelers.

International and domestic medical insurance companies and providers, tour groups, hospitals, health ministries, and health ministry departments from countries around the globe will attend one of the most pristine just events in the health and wellness industry in Malaysia, intending to continually improve quality, efficacy, efficiency and affordability of medical care around the world.

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by Denise

Health and medical tourism in Panama offers world-class and high-tech medical treatments in a multitude of fields including but not limited to cosmetic and plastic surgery, vision care, dental services, and dermatological services. Panama is considered one of the most favorite medical tourist destinations in Latin America, where North American consumers can save at least 50% or more on the cost of equal medical care and procedures in the United States.

Healthcare providers in Panama, including physicians and surgeons, are often trained in the United States and utilize the same techniques and procedures and medications as those found in the United States. In addition to the tropical attraction of Panama for medical tourists, visitors may benefit from the fact that the majority of medical providers in Panama are bilingual, board-certified, and utilize the same technology and equipment found throughout the United States and Europe.

In recent years, medical tourism in Panama has grown nearly 20% every year as consumers seek quality yet affordable health care outside domestic borders. Panama City, Panama’s capital, is one of Central America’s most technologically advanced, modern and cosmopolitan cities in Latin America and offers amenities, accommodations, dining and entertainment options for travelers of all ages and interests.

Ageless Wonders Panama, a health tourism company based in Panama City, Panama has joined with PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal, to provide international travelers with the best of care options and opportunities in multiple medical disciplines. Certified specialists and hospitals, after-care services and corporate plans can be custom-designed to provide the best in treatments for consumers.

 

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by Denise

These days, because of the economy and rising health care costs, more baby boomers than ever before are going to be venturing beyond domestic borders to obtain healthcare as well as medical treatments in the field of orthopedics, such as hip replacements, hip resurfacing, knee surgeries as well as anti-aging and age management procedures and techniques in cosmetic and plastic surgery.

Baby boomers are considered to be those who were born between 1946 and 1964. By 2011, many baby boomers will be reaching the age of 65, and increasing the percentage of the US population that 65 or older. Today, the population of individuals over 65 is roughly 17%, but in just a few years, that figure rises to 26%. According to research data, there’ll be 75 million baby boomers who need affordable medical care by the year 2010. These individuals will become the future of healthcare and growing trends toward health and wellness tourism for this group of individuals is on the rise.

Baby boomers, for the most part, are health conscious, educated, and aware of the potential possibilities of international medical care and aren’t afraid to ask questions or perform research on who can perform the best surgical procedures or offer quality treatments for affordable costs. These days, boomers, more than any other age demographic are carefully watching their money, and no one wants to have to choose between health care in groceries.

Affordable heart surgery, cancer treatment abroad, cosmetic surgery abroad, and health tourism abroad in fields such as dental, vision, cardiac and stem cell treatments are in demand. Locations such as Argentina, India, Thailand, Latin America and central Europe are growing more popular by the year. Boomers know this, and are acting on it.

The baby boomers are going to literally change the face of medical care in the very near future as the demand for excellence, quality and state-of-the-art technology, techniques and procedures increases.

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by Denise

The rising cost of health care, insurance, and demand has forced many natives to seek help across borders. As such, more and more Americans are traveling to Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Guatemala for cosmetic and dental procedures. Natives from Australia and New Zealand travel to Singapore and Thailand to save on orthopedic and dental procedures as well. Even Western Europeans from England, France and Germany are traveling to Hungary and Poland for premium vision and dental care procedures, as well as the most common elective surgical procedures like cosmetic and plastic surgery.

 

Why this growing trend in cross-border medical travel?

 

Everything from cosmetic surgery to dental needs, to hip replacement surgeries are available in countries like Argentina, Singapore, India, Hungary and Thailand. Many of the facilities found in those countries are regulated and accredited by Medical Association accrediting boards in the United States.

 

The cost of procedures around the world drastically differs.  For example, bypass surgery in the United States can cost up to $35,000.  The same procedure provided in India costs $6,000.

 

Transplant procedures in the United States and Britain can cost up to $200,000.

 

Orthopedic surgery abroad, cancer treatment abroad, obesity/bariatric surgery abroad and procedures involving cosmetic and plastic surgery abroad are just a few of the procedures and treatments available today that promotes quality care at affordable prices. Explore your options. Don’t think that you have to receive treatment at your local hospital. Your medical care can be found in high quality and state of the art destinations around the world. Nowadays, the world is literally your oyster.

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by Denise

Whether you’re going for fun, the history, health tourism or any combination of the three, the Ukraine is a great place to visit. It’s one of the oldest and largest countries in Europe that enjoys great geographical, historical and architectural landmarks. These days, people go for exotic vacation destinations not only to relax, but also to enjoy cheap but professional medical procedures like plastic surgery.

 

The Ukraine is not very different from other great European countries as far as medical standards are concerned, so you need not worry about putting your health at risk by undergoing medical treatment in the Ukraine. However, the economics of the country allow more competitive prices than those of many other developed countries.

 

Medical treatment in Ukraine meets high standards of care and excellence and is one of the leading locations for stem cell research in middle Europe. Clinics in Ukraine offer treatments for stem cell therapy, anti-aging treatments, cancer and chronic disease treatments using a vast wealth of knowledge, not only culled from traditional medical practices, but from exciting developments in stem cell research.

 

The EmCell Clinic, located in Kiev, is one example of a world-renowned facility that offers not only some of the best surgeons in Ukraine, but affordable surgery in Kiev. Ukraine’s healthcare system offers cutting edge technology and the best health centers in Kiev that offer specialized services, comprehensive treatment plans and renowned quality of patient care in all of Europe.

 

Ukraine is where old meets new, and high-tech rules. Medical tourism in Ukraine offers only the best.

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by Denise

Without a doubt, India has become the medical tourism capital of the modern world. Offering the latest technological advances, experienced and expert physicians and surgeons and the very best in patient care, health tourism in India has secured her place in the world as a premier medical travel destination.

 

Specializing in orthopedic, cardiac surgery in India those looking for transplant and plastic and cosmetic surgical procedures as well as obesity/bariatric surgery abroad, surgeons in India are also leaders in health tourism for nuclear medicine, neurosurgery and cancer procedures. American medical travelers flock to India for such treatments because of the enormous savings to be had - nearly a tenth of the cost of procedures and surgeries in the U.S. It’s no wonder that medical tourism in India is increasing at a rate of about 30% a year.

 

Medical travelers looking for bariatric surgery in India, or those looking for obesity and weightloss clinics in Delhi or health centers in Mumbai are offered superlative healthcare in a wide range of techniques and procedures. Compare the affordable bariatric surgery cost in New Delhi against that offered in a clinic in California and you’ll see the difference.

 

Visitors to India can see the Himalayas to the north or frolic on white, sandy beaches to the south. Visit the palaces where maharajas lived in luxury or hike the back roads to experience the rustic lifestyle that is still a part of life for many native Indians. From the Western Ghats to wildlife sanctuaries, India is a place of many surprises, each one more awesome than the last.

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by Denise

If you’re like millions of other couples around the world, you may find yourself having a little trouble conceiving a child. Many couples suffer from varying degrees of fertility problems, whether female or male reproductive issues cause it.

Fertility treatments abroad are often offered for such couples, but in many cases, the expense of such treatments in the U.S. prevent couples from being able to access such methods. Common fertility treatments include but are not limited to:

· IVF (in vitro fertilization)

· OI (Ovulation induction)

· Clomid treatments

· AI (artificial insemination)

· ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)

· IUI (intrauterine insemination)

For more information about such treatments, refer to the Fertility Treatments Overview article at Placidway.com

The good news is that thanks to the growing popularity of medical and health tourism, couples who have just about lost all hope for ever conceiving a child of their own are offered opportunities to receive world-class therapies and treatments that offer positive results for thousands of couples. Fertility clinics, fertility treatment drugs and fertility treatment center options are growing in number. Such treatments can be found around the world, from high-tech medical locations in Europe such as the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Turkey, to South America, in state-of-the-art facilities in Brazil and Argentina, to Asia, where first-class treatment facilities located in Thailand and India offer services.

Today, couples don’t have to rely only on domestic treatment plans for the realization of their dreams. Visit Placidway for more information about such treatments and explore the possibilities.Your dreams are worth pursuing.

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by Denise

Cosmetic 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 reconstructive surgeries caused by accidents or genetic defects. Common cosmetic surgeries and treatments include:

· Breast augmentation or reduction

· Facelift

· Nose surgery

· Tummy tucks

· Liposuction

The type of cosmetic procedures performed determines cost. In the U.S., eyelid surgery may cost up to $2,500 and nose surgery can reach $3,300. Liposuction can cost upward of $4,000 per area of the body. Most plastic and cosmetic surgeries performed in the U.S. are not covered by medical insurance.

Increasingly popular medical destinations for cosmetic plastic surgery are found in exotic locales such as South America, Asia and Europe. For example, Botox treatments run from $200-$400 per area in the U.S., while treatments in Thailand may cost anywhere from $130-$180. Such cosmetic treatments in India may range from $112-$180 per treatment area.

Liposuction costs and treatments are defined by the area where fat is located and the anatomical focus. To put it quite simply, larger areas cost more. For example, the cost of liposuction to the lower abdomen costs around $2,000 in the United States. Liposuction to the outer thighs may cost $1,600 each. Medical tourists may benefit through cosmetic surgery procedures centers in Argentina, where charges costs are less, generally under $3,000, which in many cases includes lodging. Liposuction in India costs one tenth of what it costs in the United States.

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by Denise

Most types of obesity or bariatric surgeries in the United States are extremely expensive, which prevents many individuals from taking advantage of life-saving techniques and procedures. Obesity surgeries, which reign from lap banding to gastric bypass to gastroplasty or sleeve gastrectomy cost tens of thousands of dollars and involve multiple presurgical examinations, consultations, and long waiting lists.

An increasingly popular method of obtaining obesity & bariatric surgeries is to venture abroad to a multitude of high quality, accredited, and available facilities and destinations throughout the globe, such as Thailand, Mexico, South America, India and Southeast Asia.

For example, a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure in the United States costs roughly (and a minimum) of $30,000. In India, the cost averages about $16,500. In Mexico and South American destinations, costs may average between $9,800 and $13,000.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because surgeries and procedures cost so much less in foreign destinations that surgeons or facilities are under-educated or under funded. Quite the contrary. In many locations, the Joint Commission International, the global arm of the Joint Commission in the United States, accredits many foreign destination medical facilities to ensure that high quality facility standards, medical care, and surgical training and experience are maintained.

An obesity surgery center found in destinations such as Amman, Jordan, Bangkok, Thailand, Mumbai, India, or closer to home in Mexico offers medical travelers not only the opportunity to see another part of the world, but to enjoy the best of compassionate, experienced and high-tech care without long waiting lists or dealing with the high cost of medical malpractice insurance that has driven American healthcare costs way beyond the ability of most Americans to pay.

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by Denise

Do you weigh more than you’re supposed to? Many of us do. However, there’s a difference between being a little overweight and being obese. Obesity is technically defined as someone who weighs roughly about 50 pounds or more than a healthy weight range based on height.

Nearly one in three Americans are overweight these days, which has led to a drastic increase in medical conditions related to obesity – including diabetes, joint pain, an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, and in some cases, breathing and movement difficulties. In some cases, various factors can affect weight gain, such as genetics, family history and age.

Obesity is the definition of the amount of fat a person carries, and is not based on merely what the scale says – after all, some of us are large-boned, while others are small-boned. Some of us are heavily muscled, while others are not. So obesity isn’t based on weight alone.

Many individuals seeking help for their obesity are stopped in their tracks by the high cost of obesity procedures and surgeries in the U.S. Such does not have to be the case. Today, individuals have increasing freedom to choose medical care providers from a wide range of international destinations for numerous medical issues, including obesity.

High quality medical care is available to Americans in such destinations as Mexico, Argentina, India and Guatemala. The Joint Commission International, ensuring quality and excellence in education, training and procedures offered in such locations, often accredits medical facilities in foreign countries.

Whether you’re interested in gastric bypass, gastroplasty, lap banding or stomach stapling procedures, take advantage of high quality, low cost medical procedures are available if you know where to look.

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