by Denise

If you could travel anywhere in the world you could, where would you go?  The white, sandy beaches of Cancun, Mexico or to the heart of civilization in Istanbul, Turkey? Would you prefer a safari in South Africa or the best in deep sea fishing and snorkeling in Costa Rica?

Now, ask yourself another question. If you could receive world-class, quality and affordable medical care in one of those destinations, would you go? Today, individuals from around the world are crossing borders for medical care. Call it what you will; medical travel, medical tourism, medical vacations, they all offer individual’s personal choice in health care, health and wellness technologies, and options.

Some of the best health centers in Mexico offer clinics in Costa Rica, surgeons in Mexicali, or medical treatment in Panama. From dental care to stem cell therapies, Latin America has become a leader in dental care, cosmetic and plastic reconstructive surgical procedures, from noninvasive plastic surgery to the best dental care treatment and cosmetic dentistry.

Surgery in Turkey, doctors in Istanbul and cost of treatment in Istanbul has been drawing western Europeans for years, and Americans are finding out that facilities like the Florence Nightingale Hospital offers internationally recognized and advanced medical technologies from vascular diseases to cardiac care to orthopedics.

Health care organizations, facilities, and medical groups understand that consumers today are seeking personal choices in cancer treatment, affordable dental treatment, fertility procedures, health check systems, cardiac bypass surgery, to orthopedic hip resurfacing. Consumers seeking stem cell treatments or stem cell based therapy want options. Medical care in the 21st century offers opportunities, options and choices for all.

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by Denise

A mere decade ago, medical tourism was not taken very seriously. Much the same way as online schooling or dating, the thought of traveling across borders for medical care was scoffed at. Today, online schools provide accredited educations for millions of students, and online dating has become a norm. No longer is medical tourism thought to be only for people desperate for cheap medical procedures.

Today, medical tourism is the booming and growing industry. Individuals seeking cosmetic dental treatment, plastic surgery specialists, treatment for cancer, custom Lasik eye surgery, fertility treatment abroad, bariatric surgery centers, cardiac bypass surgery, or orthopedic surgeons may find excellent, highly trained, and world-class surgeons, procedures, and facilities around the world.

Medical tourism is not a joke. It has turned into a multibillion dollar industry that continues to grow. Medical destinations are not limited to Mexico or Southeast Asia, but may be found today throughout Switzerland, South Africa, and the Middle East, from Croatia to Guatemala to South Korea.

Treatments for stem cell based therapy, chronic disease treatment, joint replacement surgeries, professional skin care, and plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are available in facilities that are JCI (Joint Commissions International) accredited or certified by international accreditation organizations.

Facilities such as the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, or the Jordan Hospital, in Amman, Jordan are just two of such facilities. Facilities and organizations such as the Wooridul Spine Hospital in Seoul, South Korea to Surgical Bliss in Cape Town, South Africa offer medical travelers today state of the art technologies, highly trained physicians and surgeons as well as world-class facilities for a variety of medical care options that also offers affordability and convenience for medical patients. 

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by Denise

Fighting the battle against the wrinkle, the sag or the crow’s feet? Stem cell treatments may very well be the future of anti aging treatments. Cell growth and rejuvenation offers Botox-like results that reoccur naturally after injections of new, young and healthy skin stem cells. Studies are continuing in this exciting and groundbreaking field of research.

Antiaging treatments today consist of both medical as well as natural treatments and therapies. Everything from the latest techniques in thread lift surgical procedures to fat transfers to products that include human growth hormones, to cosmetic and plastic surgeries such as chin lifts, forehead lift, breast reduction or breast augmentation, nose jobs, and of course, liposuction or body contouring techniques.

From cosmetic surgery in Argentina to affordable cosmetic surgery in Croatia, help is out there. Some of the best cosmetic surgery in Mexico or affordable plastic surgery in Thailand are provided in accredited, state of the art facilities such as MedTravel Ecuador, located in Quinto, Ecuador, or Cedyt in Bariloche, Argentina, to Yanhee Hospital in Thailand. The world is literally at our fingertips these days, for everything from traditional or homeopathic anti-aging treatments to the latest in thread face lift surgical techniques.

Facilities like Global Medical Group in the Barbados to Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland to OAS Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Costa Rica, there is a facility out there that can meet your anti-aging needs and expectations.

Visit PlacidWay.com, an increasingly popular medical tourism and travel portal, for information regarding a variety of antiaging treatments ranging from rhinoplasty to obesity plastic surgery.

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by Denise

Years of war have literally destroyed Iraqis once world-renowned healthcare system. Iraqis healthcare system used to be considered one of the best in the region, but today, millions of Iraqis suffer from respiratory infections, formerly preventable diseases such as measles, and malnutrition.

Because of the dire situation in Iraq, millions of Iraqis are scrambling and saving to travel to foreign destinations for quality and affordable medical care. One of the most popular destinations for Iraqis is India. Iraqis are patient as possible while they wait for passports and travel permits to venture beyond their war-ravaged borders for healthcare. Children and adults requiring surgeries are able to receive affordable care in India for conditions in cardiac, orthopedic, vision and dental care, making any and all sacrifices more than worth the effort.

PlacidWay, a growing and popular United States-based health and wellness website offering information and resources for medical travel, health tourism and medical vacation packages has dedicated themselves to providing up-to-date, informative and reliable information regarding a multitude of medical treatment facilities throughout India. Indian hospitals, Mumbai health centers, doctors in Delhi, and clinics in India are made available to consumers accessing the PlacidWay website for information regarding treatments, treatment facilities, and excellently trained and experienced Indian doctors and surgeons and others throughout the globe.

Medical tourism in India is growing,  with some of the best doctors in India and Indian hospitals offering treatments in everything from cancer care to  eye and LASIK surgical procedures, dentistry and orthopedics, fertility treatments and cardiac surgeries. Facilities such as Artemis Hospital in New Delhi and the Madras Joint Replacement Center in Chennai are just a couple of the multiple superlative and accredited facilities found in India.

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by Denise

Times are tough, and they’re not going to get better any time soon. Unfortunately, many individuals, and most especially senior citizens, are neglecting their health because of cost considerations. Individuals who were hoping to have surgery such as cosmetic dentistry crown implants, dental implants, teeth whitening, gastric or bariatric surgery, reconstructive breast surgery, liposuction, hair restoration, breast lift or breast augmentation, facelifts, and other procedures that are considered elective, have put their wishes and desires on the back burner.

Individuals hoping to improve self-esteem or appearance through body lift cosmetic surgery, chemical peels, chin implants, or even those wishing to take advantage of stem cell research and treatments have been forced to put their dreams on hold.

Medical costs in the United States, Canada and Britain are rising, and Americans are waiting with bated breath to see what happens with Health Care Reform plans underway. Rising prescription medication costs, longer wait times and a reduction of treatments and procedures offered by American physicians and facilities have left many discouraged, disappointed, and suffering.

PlacidWay, a US-based medical tourism portal, addresses those concerns by offering certified, accredited, and well researched medical facilities, physicians and surgeons in other countries.  Some are as close as Mexico, while others are located in Central Europe, Russia, South Korea, South Africa, and South America. Whether an individual needs cosmetic dentistry or cosmetic surgery, bariatric or gastric bypass, lap band surgery, rhinoplasty or even cardiac procedures such as heart transplantation, heart valve replacement surgery or coronary artery bypass surgery, they can find world-class and state of the art facilities for these procedures at savings of tens of thousands of dollars over the same procedures offered in the United States.

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by Denise

As we all know, the cost of medical procedures is rising at a dramatic rate within the United States. Medical malpractice insurance for physicians and surgeons has driven medical costs for consumers through the roof. So, it’s not surprising that people are fighting back, and in an unusual way. A growing trend called medical tourism finds more Americans seeking medical help outside of the country. 

 

Traveling to another country to have a wide variety of procedures done has grown increasingly popular as costs for procedures continue to cause financial hardship and strain. If you haven’t really seriously considered traveling to another country to have your procedure done, you should. Traveling outside of national borders saves patients thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars on various surgeries and medical procedures. In some cases, choosing to have surgery abroad costs about a tenth of what you’d pay for the same procedure in the U.S.

 

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Colorado, USA, offers medical travel and global medical tourism resources, information and facility descriptions and certification for international travelers seeking affordable yet quality medical care and services.

 

Surgical and medical facilities outside of the United States, including those in Asia, e.g., India, Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia, and North American cross border countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Latin America; and Eastern Block/European countries such as Hungary, Norway, Poland, lure growing numbers of medical tourists with the best trained physicians, higher service standards and huge savings.

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by Denise

The popularity of medical travel, more commonly known as medical tourism is a more common topic these days than it used to be. At first, people were leery of the concept of visiting other countries for their international medical care needs. What about qualifications? What about experience? What about education in various medical procedures and techniques? Unfortunately, many individuals, mostly in the United States, don’t realize that many other countries in the world offer world class, high-tech and state of the art equipment, surgeons and physicians in most medical fields, including cancer treatment and research, orthopedics, autoimmune disease processes, cosmetic and plastic surgeries, dental care and dental surgeries and more.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal, offers individuals up-to-date information and resources for individuals considering medical tourism. Questions about Spine Care Abroad to anti aging abroad, dental and cosmetic surgery, orthopedics and stem cell research are front and center at PlacidWay.

Some of the most common questions and individuals considering traveling to another country for medical care would naturally be:

• How much will it cost?
• How do I get there?
• How will I navigate my way in a country where I don’t know the language?
• Will someone meet me at the airport and take me to the medical facility?
• Will translators be available?
• How much training does the surgeon or physician have in this procedure?

Of course, there’s probably 1,000 more questions than any given individual might want to ask, the taking the first step means researching the facility, checking our web sites, and if possible, contacting individuals who have undergone surgery or treatments at that facility.

Doctor and facility certification, accreditation, standards of care and quality of care should be uppermost, and patients, regardless of origin, should never be afraid to ask questions of the physician or surgeon. After all, it’s your care.  Options are at your fingertips, and it’s up to you to choose which medical facility will best meet your needs.

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by Denise

Italy is fast growing an international reputation for her cosmetic and dental surgeries and procedures, while at the same time offering medical tourists the chance to visit one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Whether you’re looking for services in Rome, Milan, Sicily or Palermo, you’re bound to find highly trained and experienced surgeons for your dental or plastic surgery needs.

 

Travelers to Italy generally save at least 10% to 20% on medical procedure costs and surgeries, and benefit from medical travel packages that include lodging, food and plenty of compassion and hospitality. Dental vacations abroad and dental tourism is growing in popularity, and it’s easy to see why.

 

Hospitals in Italy are modern, comfortable and classy. Doctors in Italy are highly trained, experienced and accredited. If you’re looking for affordable medical treatment in Parma, you’re looking in the right place. Italy is becoming a leader in dental care and needs, and facilities such as Alfieri Dentista, located in Parma, is just one example of the many high-tech options for dental treatments and dental surgeries found in Europe. Health centers in Parma also offer medical travelers the best in care for other medical issues that require high standards of care. Some of the best medical treatment in Italy offers quality coupled with savings, making it a popular medical destination for not only Europeans, but Americans as well.

 

Medical tourism in Italy offers wonderful food, blue skies and the best in hospitality. The land of ancient Greeks and Roman empires, the birthplace of modern civilization and inventions, inventors, artists and philosophers, Italy is a land that offers international visitors lots of entertainment, both inside and outside, as well as magnificent historical landmarks and scenic attractions.

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by Denise

Accreditation: Why is it Important to You?

Accreditation is considered a standard through which a healthcare facility or service is shown to offer quality and healthcare that meet minimum standards and guidelines offered by various domestic and international quality boards.

For example, individuals want, and deserve, quality in healthcare, whether for dental, cosmetic, bariatric or other treatments and surgical procedures. Anyone entering a healthcare facility deserves to know that staff is trained, facilities are clean and that procedures follow standards that reduce chances of error, infection or negligence.

Healthcare and hospital accreditation in the U.S. is standard practice, but such is not the case for many international healthcare providers. Due to the growing popularity of healthcare tourism, however, international facilities are increasingly desirous of being rated (or graded) by U.S. and International accreditation organizations in order to offer competitive procedures in the fields of bariatric surgery and care, dental and cosmetic and plastic surgeries, as well as fertility treatment treatments and procedures.

Medical Traveler Basics

Individual medical travelers must take the time to assess standards of care in foreign destinations. Medical care environments in foreign destinations are certainly different than what most Americans find in their own hospital settings. However, it might help to assess care by taking into consideration the following factors:

· Quality, education and certification of facility medical staff

· Evidence of continuing educational opportunities for medical staff

· Track record of the clinic or hospital

· Infection control record of clinic or hospital

· Potential geographical risks of tropical disease/infections

Always take the time to research your destination – at home and abroad.

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by Denise

Biological hormone therapies are also known as “anti-estrogen therapy” and are frequently used to help the immune system fight against some types of cancer.

Today, the most commonly used biological hormone therapy treatment for cancer include but are not limited to:

· AROMATASE Inhibitors – helps to stifle the conversion of substances into estrogen, which helps to stop production in many cells of the body. Types include:

o Arimidex

o Aromasin

o Femara

· SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators) – block estrogens from attaching to receptors on cancer cells. Types include:

o Tamoxifen

· ERDs (Estrogen-Receptor Downregulators) block and break down estrogen receptors, reducing the number of cancer cells that receive messages to grow.

o Faslodex

Other new biological therapies being used to treat breast cancer include but are not limited to:

· Herceptin

· Avastin

· Tykerb

Unfortunately, the cost of biological hormone therapy is astronomical. In the United States, price ranges for Avastin may cost up to $4,400 a month and Herceptin can cost an average of $3,000 a month. Newer drugs may cost patients more than $10,000 a month!

Often, individuals choose not to receive cancer treatments that devastate family incomes, financial security and retirement savings. Medical travel to other countries such as India and Thailand save substantial amounts of money on biological hormone therapy drugs.

For example, at the Artemis Health Institute in India, a year’s supply of Herceptin averages out to about $2,000 a month instead of the $3,000 a month in the U.S. In other locations such as Thailand and Singapore, medical travelers are also able to enjoy substantial savings.

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