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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.

Air pollution 'affecting IVF'Air pollution is having an effect on the success rate of IVF procedures, a study has claimed. A team of scientists led by Professor Duanping Liao from Penn State College of Medicine, studied the...
Gonorrhoea 'could evade antibiotic treatments'A health expert has suggested that sexually-transmitted infections, particularly gonorrhoea, could develop immunity to all known antibiotics. Speaking at a scientific meeting, Catherin Ison, director...
Changes to the European Health Insurance CardDue to a change in European law, from the 1st May 2010 responsibility for issuing the European Health Insurance Card will no longer rest only with a person's country of residence.
Travellers less likely to buy travel insurance when holidaying in Europe22 million UK travellers intend to visit countries across the eurozone in 2010, but are more likely to risk travelling to European destinations without travel insurance. Post Office Travel Insurance...
Quinn problemsIreland's second largest insurer Quinn is at the centre of a major legal, financial and political battle, involving a major Irish business group, courts, regulators, politicians, bank loans and a...
ALC Health links with the Blood Care FoundationALC Health has signed an agreement with the Blood Care Foundation (BCF) to provide clients with screened blood, in the event of a medical emergency, from a network of blood banks around the world.
AXA offers advice to fans heading to SA for the World CupIf you are one of the estimated 20,000 England fans expected to be in South Africa for the World Cup this summer, AXA is offering some advice.
Friends Provident issues 2009 critical illness claims figuresFriends Provident paid £34.5 million in critical illness claims in 2009. Of the 624 claims; 578 (92.6%) were paid and 46 (7.4%) were declined. The percentage of claims declined due to non-disclosure...
Assistance 'benefits older people'Regardless of the condition leading to their deaths, older people benefit from assistance with daily activities. This is according to research conducted by scientists from Yale University, which...
Worried parents 'could damage child's health'Parents who worry over their diabetic child's health too much could be having a detrimental effect of the blood glucose levels of the youngster. This is according to a study published in Diabetic...
New specialist travel insurance for the medically impaired and elderlyONE Group, one of the UK's leading independent travel insurance, claims and assistance providers, is launching into the medically impaired sector with a new subsidiary company. goodtogoinsurance.com...
HSF Health Plan on Fit NotesThe GP advice line, free for all HSF Health Plan subscribers, will be able to help both employees and employers with the fit note transition.
Newcastle launches guaranteed over 50s life coverNewcastle Building Society has launched a Guaranteed Over 50s Plan in partnership with AXA Sun Life giving members access to a simple and affordable way of leaving a guaranteed fixed cash sum for...
Laser eye surgery patient given surpriseA laser eye surgery patient has been surprised to hear that she didn't require the procedure at all. Margaret Payne, who recently appeared on the BBC's Cash in the Attic series, had decided to spend...
Gym-goers 'could benefit from variety'A personal trainer has recommended that people who regularly attend the gym put some variety into their work out. Rich Leigh, founder of fatfreefitness.co.uk, said that "it's key that you change your...
Young people 'protected from skin cancer'Young people are more likely to be protected from skin cancer following a move by the House of Lords today. The Lords passed a bill which decreed that children under the age of 18 will not be able to...
Cosmetic surgery 'popular following divorce'Divorced women could demonstrate an added interest in cosmetic surgery in order to give them a confidence boost, it has been suggested.
Low birth weight linked to diabetesA link between a low birth weight and the development of diabetes in later life has been found by scientists at the University of Bristol. It is thought that one of two gene regions that alter a...
Walking 'could cut obesity levels'Walking offers a huge range of health benefits and could even help prevent obesity. A new study has highlighted the benefits available to patients through walking, as researchers from Harvard have...
Protein-rich breakfast 'could curb appetite'People who are struggling with obesity could benefit from a simple switch in their diets. By swapping a carbohydrate-based breakfast for one rich in proteins, dieters could reduce hunger pangs and...

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