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News : November 2007

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

Bupa get set for an evening of rock and roll! Manchester has traditionally been home to some of the most ground-breaking young musical talent in the UK.Now you can show your support for a band of the future, and raise money to help educate...
Spire Healthcare aims to build on strong position The new independent healthcare group Spire Healthcare has revealed plans to grow its business now that it has separated from Bupa.Already a leading player in the private hospital market, Spire...
Kissdental crowning glory at private dentistry 'Oscars' A Manchester dental practice has fought off stiff competition from 450 others to be named The Best Private Dental Practice of the Year at the Private Dentistry Awards. Manchester's Kissdental...
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,...
Quarter of a million lose NHS dentistry access More than a quarter of a million people have lost access to an NHS dentist since the government introduced reforms in April 2006, new figures show.According to the Information Centre, the number of...
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 said.Coordinator...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pedometers may boost physical health Use of a pedometer to measure the number of steps a person takes in a day can help them to become more physically active, lose weight and reduce their blood pressure, experts have said.A study by...

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