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Treatment news : January 2011

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

Hair loss could soon be a thing of the past Hair loss and bald patches have plagued mankind for centuries but now scientists are close to ending this distressing problem following a stem cell breakthrough. Scientists from Berlin have managed...
One in 20 pregnant women is dangerously obese Shocking new research has revealed that more than 38,000 pregnant women in the UK are dangerously obese.
Facial transplants 'cost effective' The cost of a full facial transplant, even in a complicated case, is similar to that of multiple conventional reconstructions.
Good health 'important for contentment' Research has suggested that being in good health is an important factor to enjoy older age. Conducted by Engage Mutual, the study found that relatively good health is the most cited factor necessary...
Skin cancer 'can be treated with sap' Research has found that some types of skin cancer can be successfully treated with the use of a plant sap.
Depression risk 'affected by socioeconomic status' Research has found that people with access to tertiary-care centres are less likely to be affected by depressive symptoms. Published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research, the study looked at...
IVF 'requires stringent attention' People undergoing IVF treatment to become pregnant need close attention and pregnancy management. This is according to a recent editorial piece published on the British Medical Journal's website.
Poor screening 'puts thousands at risk' of heart disease Thousands of people are at risk of heart disease due to poor screening processes. This is according to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), which has revealed that very few families are being...
Quit smoking to reduce cancer risk, says health expert A health expert has stated that the best way to lower your risk of developing cancer is to quit smoking. Dr Mark Matfield, scientific co-ordinator at the Association for International Cancer...
Prolonged pregnancy 'a risk with obesity' Research has found that a high BMI during pregnancy is likely to increase the gestation period. Published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the study found that the risk of...
Older obese adults urged to exercise and lose weight Research has found that walking more and losing weight can help to improve mobility among obese adults with poor cardiovascular health.
Surgeon donates hip operation to help Ethiopian civil war survivor get new lease on life Twenty years after being left disabled by a gun shot wound sustained during the Ethiopian Civil War, 23 year-old Demen Bekele will, this month, receive a new hip thanks to the generosity of...
Childhood obesity 'related to sleep patterns' Research has suggested that sleep patterns can affect childhood weight gain. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study looked at 308 children aged between four and ten.
Contraceptive pill link to obesity 'is a myth' The link between the contraceptive pill and weight gain has been dubbed a myth. Scientists looked at a group of rhesus macaque monkeys, which have a reproductive system that is almost the same as a...
Happiness at 12-month low among workers Workers in the UK are becoming increasingly unhappy with their jobs, research has suggested. Conducted by Badenoch & Clark, the survey found that 22.8 per cent of UK workers are unhappy in their...
Sizing solutions from MACOM Medical Compression Garments Compression garment sizing can be time-consuming and stressful for front line staff and cosmetic surgery practitioners.
Lung cancer death risk 'could be lowered with drug' Research has suggested that an anti-oestrogen medication could be used to reduce people's risk of death from lung cancer. Published in the journal Cancer and led by the Geneva Cancer Registry, the...
Highest cancer rate found in Denmark Research has found that Denmark comes out top in a league table of cancer incidence. Compiled by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), part of the World Health Organization, the study found that...
BMI The Ridgeway Hospital gets a £3.2 million upgrade BMI The Ridgeway Hospital has today unveiled plans for a £3.2 million development programme that will further add to the hospitals position as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the...
Local girl's mission to help African school and protect albino children from the sun Naomi Calder, a 17 year old A-level student at George Abbot School in Guildford, with the help of BMI Mount Alvernia Hospital is asking the local Guildford community to support her campaign, to help...