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Treatment news : October 2007

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

Hip fracture risk for prostate cancer victims $hip fracture risk for prostate cancer sufferers$ Men who have prostate cancer have an increased chance of suffering a hip fracture, it has been revealed.A study conducted on more than 60,000 men found that those who have prostate cancer are around...
Surgery 'reduces death risk for prostate cancer sufferers' Men who have surgery for prostate cancer are less likely to die of the disease within a ten year period than those who pursue other treatment avenues, a new study suggests.Researchers from Geneva...
Wine and berry pills could help fight against cancer British scientists are pioneering the use of pills made from rice, berries and red wine to prevent cancerous tumours in the breast, bowel and prostate.After extensive research into the diets of...
Majority of women 'would consider cosmetic surgery' The majority of women would consider having cosmetic surgery, a new survey has revealed.Research conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that 48 per cent of the women...
New cancer treatment technology: update Scientists at the University of Newcastle have developed a new technique which makes use of UV light to target cancer tumours.The cancer treatment involves the cloaking of antibodies which can...
Chlamydia awareness on the rise A growing number of people are aware of chlamydia, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics.Data show that 84 per cent of men and 92 per cent of women now know that chlamydia...
Smoking age in Ireland could be raised Doctors in Northern Ireland have welcomed the launch of the executive's consultation into raising the age for the purchase of tobacco products.Health minister Michael McGimpsey has invited views on...
Age and breast cancer: women still unaware An "alarming" number of women are unaware of the link between age and breast cancer, meaning that many may not be diagnosed and receive cancer treatment until the disease has progressed,...
HPV immunisation scheme to combat cervical cancer A new immunisation scheme is likely to reduce the number of women requiring cervical cancer treatment.The government has announced that, as of September 2008, girls between the ages of 12 and 13 will...
Study of infertility in cows could help human fertility UK researchers have suggested that a discovery on how fertility in cows is affected by common womb infections may shed light on female infertility and even pave the way for a new form of infertility...
Easy steps to make a healthy Christmas dinner Christmas may be a time for over-indulging, but experts point out that Christmas Day itself can actually be one of the healthiest of the year.The British Dietetic Association suggests that Christmas...
Obesity danger: winter eating advice Britons who find it hard to say no to food may welcome some handy tips on how to avoid weight gain this winter.According to the British Nutrition Foundation, people gain an average of 2kg (5lbs) in...
Breast cancer charity calls for complementary therapy research Breakthrough Breast Cancer has called for more research into complementary therapies, as the charity claims more than 60 per cent of breast cancer patients use them alongside their conventional...
Twins born in UK following new infertility treatment A new infertility treatment has been used successfully for the first time in the UK, resulting in the birth of twins.The baby boy and girl, whose names have not been released to the media, were born...
Elderly 'more likely to need skin cancer treatment' The likelihood of developing skin cancer increases with age, meaning that elderly people may be more likely to need skin cancer treatment, an expert has said.According to Nina Goad, a spokeswoman for...
New survery shows how men access medical advice A new survey reveals this week that the majority of UK men over 30 years old visit their GPs only if they feel ill for more than a week. The survey also suggested that visits to their doctor are...
New polymer provides better hip replacement material Researchers have found a new polymer that could improve the artificial joints used in hip replacement surgery.Many patients with arthritis choose to undergo hip replacement surgery in order to...
Korea mulls medical tourism complex A new complex designed to cater specifically for tourists seeking treatment abroad is being considered by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in Korea.The city is currently working on a feasibility...
Diabetes rates on the rise The number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing as a direct result of growing obesity levels, figures have shown.According to government data, the overall rate of diabetes increased from 5.8...
Immune cells found to promote blood vessel formation Researchers have identified immune cells that appear to promote the formation of new blood vessels, a discovery that could lead to new methods of infertility treatment.Around 15 per cent of women of...

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