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Treatment news : April 2007

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in private treatment in the UK.

NHS faces abortions 'crisis' Britain could be facing an abortions crisis because NHS doctors are becoming frustrated by women who "can't be bothered to use contraception", experts have warned.According to BPAS -...
Charities call for care of the elderly debate A group of charities has called for an urgent debate on the funding of long-term care of the elderly.The Caring Choices coalition, which is run by the King's Fund, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Help...
Green light for over-70s brain cancer treatment French researchers are recommending that elderly people with a malignant form of brain cancer should be offered aggressive treatment with radiation therapy.Doctors have previously been uncertain as...
Medical tourism keeps Kerala ahead of the game The Indian state of Kerala thrives on its popularity as a tourism destination, with monsoon and eco-tourism contributing to the mix.However, medical tourism is one of the key industries in the region...
Patients to get more hip replacement choice Patients who need knee surgery or a hip replacement will be able to attend any hospital in England, the government has said.The move, announced by ministers, is part of the government's plan to give...
Thai seminar highlights medical tourism benefits A seminar dedicated to medical tourism has highlighted the main benefits experienced by patients choosing to purchase medical treatment in Thailand.Held on the Phuket campus of the Prince of Songkhla...
Philippines 'pushing to the forefront of medical tourism' Patients seeking treatment abroad, known as medical tourism, have increasingly been turning to the Philippines for its affordable but state-of-the-art health services.Due to the rising costs of...
Ulster scientists provide stroke rehabilitation boost Researchers at the University of Ulster have developed new techniques aimed at helping stroke rehabilitation.The techniques employ virtual reality to help people to regain the use of their upper...
Survey reveals death 'lottery' Research revealing varying death rates across the NHS could encourage many patients to consider private hospitals.A study conducted by health information service Dr Foster Research concluded that...
Cancer is Britons' number one fear New research has revealed that cancer tops the list of Britons' fears, coming above Alzheimer's disease, heart attack and terrorism.The survey of 4,000 Britons undertaken by Cancer Research UK also...
University students poorly informed about contraception A worryingly high proportion of students are unaware of how to use condoms properly, a survey has revealed.Research by the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and the National Union of Students (NUS) has...
Mother's puberty provides obesity prediction The age at which a mother had her first period can be used to help predict whether her children are likely to be obese, UK researchers claim.A study of 6,000 children, published by the Public Library...
Patients seek private treatment as NHS fails to provide The number of patients seeking private treatment is likely to rise in response to lengthy waiting lists and postcode lotteries, doctors have claimed.A report published by Doctors for Reform has...
Heart disease risk increased by salt consumption Lowering salt consumption can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by a quarter, new research has shown.Although it has long been accepted that eating too much salt is bad for the heart, the...
More Brits seeking treatment abroad More Britons are travelling overseas for medical treatment than ever before, new research has revealed.According to market analysts Mintel, British people now spend around £60 million every year...
NHS maternity services 'failing' Nearly three quarters of negligence claims within the NHS relate to maternity services, highlighting the need to overhaul the entire system, a charity has claimed.A spokeswoman for Baby Lifeline...
1.6m Britons want their partner to have cosmetic surgery Many Britons now acknowledge that they would consider cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance, with an estimated £360 million spent on cosmetic treatments in 2005.However, a new survey has...
Bupa in hospital sale talks Bupa is considering selling its 26 hospitals, which currently look after around 800,000 patients each year.The private healthcare provider has confirmed that preliminary discussions with potential...
Elderly breast cancer patients 'must receive same treatment' Many older women are failing to receive adequate levels of breast cancer care compared to younger patients, claims a new study. Research conducted by the University of Manchester discovered that...
Patients go abroad to escape hospital infections Many patients have become so scared of the risk of contracting hospital infections in the UK that they are choosing to seek treatment abroad instead, experts have claimed.Over 50,000 British patients...

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