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News : October 2008

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

Health insurance is a necessity during the current financial difficulties Emerging trends from Health-on-Line indicate that those with health insurance policies are looking to make savings on their private medical insurance when times are hard, rather than cancelling...
New cruise insurance from BestCruiseDeal.co.uk Many older holidaymakers taking a long round-the-world cruise struggle to find adequate insurance at an affordable price. Insurers argue you are more likely to claim if older, and cancellation...
Don't slide down the slope without insurance With over 1.8million Britons looking to take to the pistes this winter season, esure urges skiers not to scrimp on travel insurance cover to save money - especially as more people opt for weekend...
GPs top for contraception advice The majority of women would visit their GP for advice on contraception, a new survey has found. Researchers polled 100 British women and their GPs in June this year and found that nearly 60 per cent...
New research may predict menopause within a year Women who want to postpone pregnancy but are still keen to conceive naturally without having to resort to infertility treatment may be interested in a new study by US scientists. For the average...
Harley Medical Group reports on cosmetic surgery couples Cosmetic surgery may be an individual decision, but new research suggests that if one half of a couple decides to go under the knife, the chances are their partner will also undergo surgery....
Brits adopt subtle dental treatments British consumers are choosing to have more subtle and less invasive cosmetic dentistry as opposed to dramatic smile makeovers, a new survey has found. Research by the British Academy of Cosmetic...
Pill 'most popular form of contraception' The majority of women who use contraceptives prefer to use the pill, new statistics show. A survey by the Office for National Statistics reveals that three quarters of 16 to 49-year-olds used some...
Private dentist offers new treatment for denture wearers People who wear dentures can now benefit from a minimally invasive dental treatment that allows the lower dentures to be snapped into place for a more secure fit. The option is suitable for patients...
Gas found to help with blood pressure regulation Hydrogen sulphide has been found by scientists to play a key role in the regulation of blood pressure - paving the way for improved cardiovascular treatment. Researchers at the University of Maryland...
Scientists make sleep disorder discovery Research conducted by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Centre suggests the likelihood of sleep disorders in women with metastatic breast cancer can be predicted using breathing,...
UK dental implants: Why few dentists offer dental implants New research* from Implantium, a newly launched provider of dental implant solutions (implant supplier), reveals that a lack of skills is the main reason why so few dentists offer dental implants. ...
City workers seeking help for depression Three patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are taking legal action against their local primary care trust (PCT) after being refused sight-saving treatment on the NHS.
Ramsay Healthcare 'performing well' in UK The first annual report since Ramsay Health Care entered the UK market has revealed that the private hospital company is exceeding expectations. Ramsay has been established in Australia for over 40...
LEDs may reduce appearance of skin wrinkles Scientists have reported that light-emitting diodes (LEDs) could provide an alternative to more invasive cosmetic surgery methods designed to enhance the appearance of ageing facial skin. According...
Study compares effectiveness of laser hair removal systems Iranian researchers have carried out a study to investigate the safety and effectiveness of different laser therapies for the removal of unwanted body hair. The researchers analysed two therapies -...
Non-surgical procedure could replace breast implants A non-surgical cosmetic procedure could soon be used by many women as an alternative to breast implants, it has been claimed. According to Dr Nick Milojevic, a botox specialist at the Harley Medical...
Cosmetic dentistry clinic to offer free oral cancer screening A London cosmetic dentistry centre will offer free oral cancer screening for 18 to 25-year-old women from November 16th to 22nd. Aqua Dental Spa has teamed up with Optident, which distributes oral...
SurgiCare reports record-breaking breast implant figures The credit crunch is not preventing women from splashing out on their breasts, it has emerged. Cosmetic surgery company SurgiCare has just reported September figures that leave little doubt as to the...
Spire Healthcare completes rebranding of Classic Hospitals Spire Healthcare has confirmed that the rebranding of the ten recently purchased Classic Hospitals has now been completed. Spire purchased the Classic hospital group from LGV Capital in February 2008...

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