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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.

Majority of women 'concerned' by contraception A new survey has revealed that women are not entirely trusting of hormonal contraception. Researchers for Schering-Plough found that more than three quarters of women who use hormonal contraception...
Obesity linked to rise in cosmetic surgery The recent rise in demand for cosmetic surgery may be partly down to the nation's high levels of obesity, experts have claimed. According to the Harley Medical Group, many of the procedures performed...
Genetic test identifies baldness risk A new genetic test can identify men who are most at risk of hair loss and who could benefit from a hair transplant.
Expatriates living longer Western Europe's changing demographic means we are experiencing a sharp increase in the number in over 65s living longer and healthier lives than their own parents. The greater numbers of people...
Chelsy Davy has wisdom teeth extraction Chelsy Davy is in so much pain following the removal of her wisdom teeth that Prince Harry has flown home to see her. The Royal, 24, was training with British troops in Canada when he heard she had...
Eastender Wendy Richard has cancer A new survey has revealed that many young women use sunbeds, even though this greatly increases their risk of needing skin cancer treatment.
Terry Pratchett Alzheimer's latest update The stigma surrounding dementia makes life much harder for many patients, research suggests. A survey by the Alzheimer's Society found patients reported neighbours crossing the street to avoid them.
Bupa Cromwell Hospital innovation for cleaner surgery Bupa Cromwell Hospital, London was the first hospital in the capital to benefit from an innovation by one of its leading Orthopaedic Surgeons John Hardy, a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic...
Manchester Fertility Services introduces fertility MOT The North West's leading provider of IVF, Manchester Fertility Services, is offering would-be parents the opportunity to maximise their chances of conceiving with a comprehensive fertility MOT....
Expert warns against DIY tooth whitening An expert in dentistry has advised consumers who are considering whitening their own teeth to think again as they could cause costly damage. According to Dr Prav Solanki, founder of the Cosmetic...
Eye surgery technique could improve recovery times A new eye surgery technique could help to reduce recovery times for patients receiving a corneal transplant, it has been claimed.
Harley Medical Group reports 'wrinklerexia' cases One of the UK's leading private cosmetic surgery companies has revealed that some patients are so obsessed with their appearance that it has been forced to turn some away.
Teenagers turning to botox Teenagers who try and buy botox treatment are likely to be turned away, a cosmetic surgery provider has revealed. According to UK firm SurgiCare, some teenagers have been contemplating botox in a bid...
SurgiCare launches chest rejuvenation treatment Cosmetic procedure provider SurgiCare has unveiled a new non-surgical cosmetic treatment that rejuvenates the neck and chest areas.
Botox 'reverses ageing process' A new study has confirmed that botox injections really can change your skin for the better. Research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology looked at two patients whose frown lines and...
Credit crunch set to fuel infertility treatment demand Health experts have warned that the credit crunch could lead many couples to delay starting a family, increasing the likelihood that they may need infertility treatment in order to conceive. Many...
Cosmetic surgeons welcome new Fraxel laser equipment Reliant Technologies has launched three new Fraxel re:pair laser handpieces for use in non-surgical cosmetic treatments. All three handpieces can be used either alone or in combination with each...
Orthodontists and dentists join together Experts from different medical fields can work together to improve people's smiles, it has been revealed. Dr Seth Thaller, a past president of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS),...
Mouth rinses stop bad breath but may stain teeth Cosmetic dentists may be benefiting from the popularity of mouth washes, if the latest review from the Cochrane Library is anything to go by. The review found that over-the-counter mouthwashes are...
Scientists unveil new cosmetic breast surgery Surgeons have presented a new procedure to correct severely sagging breasts at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (Asps) Plastic Surgery 2008 conference.

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