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News : November 2008

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

Dr Newman's Clinic, Harley Street Women are postponing cosmetic surgery and having cheaper non-surgical treatments in a bid to defy the credit crunch, a leading cosmetic surgeon has revealed.
Liver cancer sufferer tells of staff support One woman receiving cancer treatment for liver cancer has admitted she feels lucky to be alive despite the condition, which often leaves friends and colleagues feeling uneasy. Due to the growth of...
Contraceptive jabs 'not compulsory' for teens, says government The government has confirmed that teenage girls will not be forced to use contraception in injection form, despite reports that local authorities were being encouraged to persuade girls to have...
Non-invasive device may provide new obesity treatment Scientists believe that a non-invasive device that mimics the effects of gastric bypass could one day provide a new form of obesity treatment.
Fear of obesity causing eating disorders Childhood obesity is causing great concern among doctors in the UK, however, the Times reports that the "fear of obesity" is also growing at an alarming rate. There is no doubt that obesity is a...
Exercise after obesity surgery improves weight loss Patients who exercise after undergoing obesity surgery are likely to boost their rate of weight loss and enjoy an improved quality of life, a new study suggests. Obesity surgery is widely regarded as...
AXA PPP healthcare considers insurance to fund NHS top-ups Fergus Craig of AXA PPP healthcare says; “We will be studying the new guidance carefully to ensure our top-up offering fully complements their NHS care. We expect to make this available very soon.”
Vigorous exercise may cut breast cancer risk US scientists have found that vigorous exercise may help to reduce a woman's chances of needing breast cancer treatment. Research conducted by Dr Michael Leitzmann, from the US National Cancer...
Breast cancer risk lower among women who suffer migraines, says study Research published in the most recent issue of the monthly periodical Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention claims that women who suffer migraines are less likely to develop breast cancer...
Launch of new style healthcare fund HealthFund is aimed at people for whom private healthcare has become unaffordable. Members purchase a health insurance policy, underwritten at Lloyds' of London, and build up a fund in an...
Carpal Tunnel Clinic in London The London Hand and Wrist Unit are proud to introduce a new initiative that is now running at our Wellington Hospital rooms, called the One Stop Carpal Tunnel Clinic.
Fewer people seeing NHS dentists The number of people who have visited an NHS dentist has fallen to under 27 million in the last two years, with many seeking private dentistry or missing out on treatment altogether.
Cosmetic dentist launches free dental imaging software A cosmetic dentist on the Isle of Wight has launched new dental imaging software which allows visitors to the practice's website to see how they would look after treatments.
Brits pay heed to cancer prevention report Britons are cutting back on unhealthy lifestyle habits in a bid to reduce their risk of needing bowel cancer treatment, a new survey suggests.
HealthCity in Manchester Irish developers have been given the go-ahead to develop the first large-scale multipurpose health city built by the private sector in the UK.
New technique could help fight flab US experts are trialling a new technique that may one day provide an alternative to liposuction. Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK, with a recent survey by...
UltraSmile dentists Cosmetic dentistry has traditionally been less popular than cosmetic surgery, but that appears to be changing. According to Dr Thang Nghiem from UltraSmile dentists, makeover shows on TV have...
Harley Medical Group reports rise in City surgery Workers are increasingly visiting cosmetic surgery clinics in a bid to look young, the Harley Medical Group has claimed.
Macrolane boosts breasts for festive season Women who want to boost their assets but are reluctant to have breast implants should consider Macrolane, according to the Private Clinic in Harley Street.
New sexual health screening service at 132 Harley Street There is a new sexual health screening service at 132 Harley Street. It aims to provide fast access to the highest level of diagnosis and care for patients who have concerns about their sexual...

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