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News : March 2007

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

Laser liposuction 'next big thing' Laser liposuction is set to be the next big thing in fat-reducing procedures, plastic surgeons have claimed. The techniques used are minimally invasive, cause little or no bruising to surrounding...
Cromwell Hospital pioneers brain surgery tool in UK Surgeons at Cromwell Hospital have recently undertaken the first treatment in the UK using an advanced new system for non-invasive brain surgery.The Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion allows delicate...
Research 'is key' to cosmetic surgery Almost 40 per cent of cosmetic-surgery patients would welcome more information about the side effects and possible complications before undergoing surgery, a survey reveals.Although 91 per cent of...
Cosmetic surgery branches into eyebrows The latest cosmetic surgery craze to take hold is likely to be the eyebrow transplant, which is reportedly becoming popular among consumers.Eyebrows are probably the part of a woman's face that...
Big Apple tempts British cosmetic surgery patients Mention the term 'medical tourism' and the majority of people will immediately think of places such as Belgium, Poland and India, all of which have been keen to promote their image among patients...
Cosmetic surgery on the rise as prices fall Private hospitals are noticing an increase in the number of patients seeking cosmetic surgery operations as falling prices make procedures affordable for more people.Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn...
Breast enlargement linked to increased self esteem A new study has concluded that breast enlargement surgery could help to boost women's self esteem levels. Researchers at the University of Florida have concluded that cosmetic surgery could have the...
Size 12 'perfect' for women Nearly half of the UK feels that a size 12 is the ideal dress size, according to research conducted by a weight loss surgery company. Surgicare's survey concluded that 45 per cent of the 2,000 people...
Doctor gives advice on tummy-tucks Tummy-tucks are a popular form of plastic surgery that can define and shape loose skin around the belly button.Dr Mark Deutsch, cosmetic surgeon, explains that surgery will only achieve the desired...
Bupa hospital to offer cosmetic surgery information evening A private hospital in Bushey is to host a free cosmetic surgery evening to help provide information to potential patients. The Bupa hospital is hoping that a special programme of seminars and talks...
HSA introduces occupational health and health screening to its corporate health plan HSA is relaunching the popular WorkWell plan for businesses to include new key benefits. From April 2007, HSA will offer companies the opportunity to add occupational health and health screening. ...
Cost is barrier to health screening for women New research from private medical insurer PruHealth says that four in five women have never been for a full body health screening to detect for chronic diseases, such as breast cancer or heart...
Stem cell treatment offers hope to eye patients Scientists at the Queen Victoria Hospital in West Sussex are using pioneering stem cell treatments to restore patient's sight.Patients with damaged corneas are being treated with stem cells from...
Urine test could improve prostate cancer screening Research carried out by the University of California has suggested that testing for the prostate cancer gene PCA3 may improve the detection rates for the cancer.While at present, the screening...
Green tea provides prostate cancer treatment hope A compound found in green tea could help to provide a new preventative prostate cancer treatment, researchers have claimed.Administration of the polyphenol EGCG in conjunction with low doses of the...
New private medical insurance advertising campaign from Bupa March 15th sees the launch of a major new advertising campaign from health insurer Bupa. It will focus on what Bupa can do for you as an individual. Details are still secret, but according to brand...
Are you in the wrong job for your personality? According to new research by health insurer Bupa, three out of four Britons could be doing the wrong jobs for their personality. Are you really a zany squiggle but come across as a pushy triangle?...
New Bupa advertising targets younger audiences Bupa is hoping to appeal to younger audiences with the launch of national ad campaign Bupa World. The health insurer says the campaign marks a u-turn in ad strategy and admits previous work has been...
Bupa blasts off with space travel insurance Bupa Travel insurance is boldly going where no travel insurers have gone before - into space. The firm, which already offers travel insurance in specialist areas such as skiing and gap year travel,...
Obesity surgery the focus of new website BUPA has launched a new website to provide detailed information for people considering obesity surgery.The new site, bupaweightloss.co.uk, has a calculator with which viewers can work out whether or...

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