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News : July 2007

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• Consumers reminded of need for travel vaccinations Visiting the doctor when you're trying to pack for a foreign holiday may be the last thing on your mind, but experts advise that it is important to update travel vaccinations and make sure you have...
• Eating after a tummy tuck 'good for rehabilitation' Feeding patients soon after a tummy tuck procedure could enable them to leave hospital more quickly, experts have claimed.Although doctors have tended to withhold food after tummy tuck surgery to...
• Patient wins bowel cancer treatment ruling A bowel cancer patient has won a High Court ruling, meaning that she will now have access to a controversial cancer treatment.Victoria Otley paid £15,000 for private treatment after her local primary...
• DIY test may enable timely bowel cancer treatment Cancer Research UK, a charity dedicated to research into cancer treatment, has announced that people who use a self-testing kit may be significantly less likely to die from bowel cancer.These kits...
• Tumour paint may aid cancer treatment Surgeons administering cancer treatment may be assisted by a new 'tumour paint', which helps to identify cancer cells.Scientists at the Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute and Fred...
• Nanoparticles to improve cancer biopsies Cancer treatment could be more effective due to the use of nanoparticles, according to new research.Scientists at the University of Mexico have concluded that biopsies may be more accurate and...
• Daily pint boosts bowel cancer risk Drinkers who enjoy a daily pint of beer may be more likely to need bowel cancer treatment, scientists from Cancer Research UK have found.The Epic study, funded by Cancer Research UK, the Medical...
• Charity raises awareness of male breast cancer Breast cancer in males is very rare but men need to be aware of their health so that they can receive timely cancer treatment if necessary, a charity has said.For every man that is diagnosed with...
• Cosmetic surgery experts issue catalogue warning A catalogue offering non-surgical cosmetic treatments has prompted surgeons to issue a warning to consumers.Experts at the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) are concerned that...
• Lunchtime breast enlargements planned A Californian company has unveiled plans to introduce lunchtime breast enlargements across Europe, it has been revealed.Writing in the publication Chemistry and Industry, Lisa Melton said that the...
• Celebrities fuel DIY cosmetic surgery People trying to emulate their favourite celebs are increasingly turning to DIY cosmetic surgery, claims a leading consultant psychiatrist.Dr David Veale has warned that attempting to carry out...
• Workers look to internet for cosmetic surgery Office workers are increasingly choosing to search online for information on cosmetic surgery, according to the Harley Medical Group.The cosmetic surgery provider has revealed that web traffic to its...
• Middle-aged men opting for cosmetic surgery A growing number of middle-aged men are recognising the benefits of cosmetic surgery, the Harley Medical Group has revealed.Figures show that there has been an increase of more than 140 per cent in...
• Consumers influenced by cosmetic surgery shows Reality TV shows depicting people undergoing cosmetic surgery do have a noticeable influence on viewers, a new study has found.Much debate has surrounded the shows, with critics suggesting that...
• Local groups to set cosmetic surgery standards The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD) has appointed ten regional representatives to set standards for cosmetic surgery providers.The new area representatives will offer guidance for BACD...
• No regulation for dentists who offer botox Consumers who are considering visiting a private dentist for non-dental procedures, such as botox, should bear in mind that dental professionals are not subject to formal regulation in this field,...
• Rise in female genital cosmetic surgery There has been a noticeable increase in the number of women seeking genital cosmetic surgery, new research has revealed.According to a study presented at the British Psychological Society's...
• Low-cost dental treatment from the Kreativ Dental Clinic in Budapest With many dental treatments simply not available on the NHS and the cost of private dental work rocketing, many people in the UK have neglected their dental health and shied away from much needed...
• Bupa North Cheshire Hospital shortlisted for national award Bupa North Cheshire Hospital has earned itself a place in the finals of the National Customer Service Awards, thanks to patients, consultants and staff giving it top satisfaction ratings.Latest...
• Bupa hospitals chooses new name Bupa Hospitals have unveiled the name they will use when they become independent from the Bupa Group. Over the next few months, Spire Healthcare will become the new name for the 25 former Bupa...

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