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Treatment news : November 2007

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

Hip and knee replacements in private hospitals The average hospital stay for patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital has been reduced thanks to the introduction of a new rehabilitation treatment.The...
Hip replacement surgery provides long-term gains A new study has revealed that hip replacement surgery provides long-term benefits for patients with osteoarthritis (OA).Hip replacement is often carried out when a patient's hip joint has worn down,...
Young men benefit from innovative sexual health services Young people have a "whole range of services available" for accessing information on sexual health and tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the Sex Education Forum has...
Men give up too soon on impotence pill A new study has revealed that a third of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) give up on having satisfactory sex after just one attempt with impotence pills.Research presented at the tenth congress of...
Cancer treatment with blood vessel blocker New research suggests that drugs which block the growth of new blood vessels in tumours may boost the effectiveness of cancer-killing viruses.The viruses are viewed as a promising form of cancer...
Employers urged to address work-related stress Employers can improve the level of workplace health in their company by allowing staff to work flexibly, experts have said.According to the Health and Safety Executive's 2006/07 survey of...
Belly button makeover could be next trend Cosmetic surgeons are constantly developing new techniques to enhance patients' appearance and the latest craze set to take off is reported to be the belly button makeover.A growing number of people...
Cities linked to higher breast cancer risk Women living in urban areas may be more likely to need breast cancer treatment, researchers have said.A study involving 972 women, carried out by the Princess Grace Hospital, a private hospital in...
Revolutionary knee joint op at Welsh private hospital The first operation ever to be provided in Wales using a revolutionary artificial knee joint has taken place at a private hospital in Cardiff.The knee replacement operation, which is specifically...
Research reveals lack of trust in NHS Many British people mistrust the NHS despite huge increases in spending, it has been revealed.A study at the University of Kent found that most people believe that recent NHS reforms have been...
Vietnam offers latest cosmetic surgery technology The medical tourism industry has really taken off in Vietnam thanks to the opening of additional specialised clinics and the latest technologies, it has been reported.According to the Thanh Nien...
Philippines enjoys 'new wave' of medical tourism The Philippines is experiencing a 'new wave' of travellers seeking medical treatment abroad, according to former health secretary Alfredo Bengzon.Mr Bengzon told the Philippine Headline News that...
Swifter assessments could prevent strokes Fewer people would need stroke rehabilitation if patients suffering so-called 'mini strokes' were assessed sooner by specialists, a study suggests.Researchers at the University of Manchester found...
STIs on the rise, report shows A new report has raised concerns about Britain's sexual health, with the number of new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increasing by 2.2 per cent between 2005 and 2006.A total of 376,508 new...
Hair restoration: Balding men 'have a really hard time' Men who are suffering from hair loss have a "really hard time", according to the charity Alopecia UK.Alopecia is a natural process of hair loss or thinning that affects around two thirds of...
Gene may reduce person's cancer risk People with a particular gene may be less likely to need cancer treatment, new research suggests.A study by researchers at University College London's Institute of Child Health found that people with...
Investigation uncovers cowboy botox ad An investigation by consumer watchdog Which? has uncovered an illegal advertisement for botox parties posted on the internet by an ex-nurse.The investigation team contacted the ex-nurse after...
Doctors 'not prepared to deal with obesity crisis' Doctors are finding it difficult to deal with the fast increase in the number of obese people across the globe, according to a new report.A researcher at the University of Alberta said that, when it...
Christmas dinner equals weight management nightmare Christmas is coming and everyone's scared of getting fat, but a leading nutritionist has said that Britons can avoid piling on the pounds by eating in moderation over the festive period.Vicky Warr,...
Varicose veins 'not just a cosmetic problem' Many people seek private treatment for varicose veins, with around 30 per cent of adults estimated to be affected by the problem.The condition is not just a cosmetic problem though, according to the...

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