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News : April 2010

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

Mobile phone cancer study launchedA study into the long-term effects of mobile phones and cancer was launched last week. If a link is discovered, more people could be needing cancer treatment in the future.
Patients seek private hospitals after new researchPeople needing medical treatment might be tempted to seek out a private hospital after research has found that some doctors are responsible for up to 400 patients at night.
Vitamin D could reduce prostate cancer risk, research showsVitamin D could reduce the chances of men developing prostate cancer and needing cancer treatment, according to new research. Findings published in the International Journal of Health Geographics...
Survey: Non-surgical cosmetic treatment fastest growing industryNon-surgical cosmetic treatment is the fastest-growing area in aesthetics, a survey has revealed. Research by Cosmetic News magazine found that 88 per cent of women and 61 per cent of men are having...
New intermediate care ambulance service for LondonA new on-demand 24/7 Intermediate Care Ambulance Transfer Service for public and private hospitals in central London has been launched by Medical Services, a leading independent provider of patient...
Carer of the Year awardCare at Home, a leading care in the home specialist, has introduced a new 'Carer of the Year' award. It has been designed to encourage carers to want to compete for the top slot of excellence.
How to combat back painThousands of people's lives are blighted by the misery of back pain each year. A bad back can be caused by anything from an accidental trip or slip at work to the stresses of childbirth, or even just...
Patients impatient with the NHSPeople are turning to DIY diagnoses while they wait to find out what's wrong with them according to new research. A study on delayed diagnosis commissioned by Aviva, suggests that people age 18 to 65...
Cigna launches a new private medical insurance planCigna Healthcare has launched a new private medical insurance policy for employers with 150 to 400 employees. Smarter Health includes a managed care service that provides access to a nurse throughout...
Cereals are 'not linked to obesity'Child-friendly breakfast cereals are not linked to high obesity rates, one nutrition expert has said. According to a survey by mysupermarket.co.uk, cereals that are marketed as being nutritious...
Phone counselling improves healthy eating, finds studyOffering counselling sessions over the telephone helps people increase their fruit and vegetable intake, new research has suggested. The study by scientists at the University of Michigan in the US...
Cosmetic surgery 'becoming mainstream'Certain cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly popular in the UK due to increased availability, it has been claimed. Paul Collins, editor of Looking Good BuyAssociation magazine, said that...
Charity: Addictive sunbed sessions not surprisingIt is not hard to believe that people can become addicted to indoor tanning, the British Skin Foundation has said. The charity's comment comes on the back of new research suggesting that sunbeds and...
Living to 100 – easy for the super-fitA new study suggests that the UK will have more than 300,000 centenarians by 2059, a staggering twenty-six-fold increase compared with today.
Pioneer pays 94% of income protection claimsPioneer paid 94 per cent of income protection claims made in 2009. The insurer has listed the most common cause of illness and injury; muscular and skeletal injuries accounted for almost one in five...
Heart disease risk 'increases with high sugar levels'Eating a lot of food with high levels of processed sugars could increase the risk of developing heart disease, it has been claimed. A study conducted by researchers from the Emory University School...
Aviva critical illness statistics 2009Aviva paid out 1499 critical illness claims during 2009, totalling £118 million paid to people in need. The average amount paid out has increased to £79,000 in 2009, compared to £75,000 in 2008.A...
'Worrying' trend of DIY cosmetic treatmentsWomen are happy to carry out non-invasive cosmetic surgery treatments such as Botox™ on themselves, it has been suggested. A survey conducted by the Good Surgeon Guide found that 22 per cent of women...
Weight loss surgery could tackle stereotypeWeight loss surgery could help overweight people to avoid a stigma associated with being a larger size. A recent study has revealed that people's perceptions of skinny and overweight people are...
Gastric band 'could boost immune system'Recent research has revealed that weight loss surgery could have a positive effect on the body's immune system. Conducted by scientists in Australia, the study found that even a modest reduction in...

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