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Stem Cells: The Science, the Benefits, the Debate, and the Future
While President Obama recently lifted the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research imposed by President Bush eight years ago, some people continue to oppose this move and call it unethical. So, while the scientific community is thrilled by the news and says the research will lead to medical breakthroughs, some communities consider the research as a "slippery slope". But, what exactly are stem cells and why are they so important as to generate hot debates among
March 20, 2009
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5 Everyday Habits That Contribute To Your Risk Of Developing Heart Disease
Heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in many countries including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, is caused by our daily habits of what we do and what we do not do. Thus, it is very much up to us to improve our habits and our lifestyle to reduce the risk of developing heart ailments and maintain a healthy heart.nnRead on to learn how your everyday habits can lead to heart conditions and how you can take active ste
June 16, 2008
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Consumer Guide To Medical Tourism
When buying a new car or even a small inexpensive object, you probably refer to a buying guide or try to find out what others who have bought the product in the past are saying about it to make smart shopping decisions. But when it comes to buying healthcare, do you do the same? You must.nnHealthcare has gone global today. The rising cost of healthcare in the US has led many Americans to seek health-related services in other countries. There are sellers all around the globe s
March 28, 2008
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Medical Outsourcing
Dictionary.com defines outsourcing as “a practice used by different companies to reduce costs by transferring portions of work to outside suppliers rather than completing it internally”. The term which has been generally associated with the automobile industry was popularized during the past decade by the computer or IT industry. But when it is the health industry in question, how does outsourcing work there? What is outsourced and how?nnIf you are thinking itR
January 7, 2008
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Surgical Tourism
Surgery isn’t the first or even the last thing that comes to mind when you think tourism and vice versa. As misnomered as it may sound, but surgical tourism is what is happening in the health care industry today. Surgical tourism, also known as medical tourism, medical travel, health travel and health tourism, is traveling abroad for surgery.nnSo why would someone choose to go overseas for surgery? nThe number one reason is because they can get huge discounts when compa
December 24, 2007
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Step-by-Step Guide To Medical Tourism
Going overseas for surgical treatment can be overwhelming for anybody. After all, it’s not like going to a hospital down the road where you have been to before and know all the doctors and nurses. To be successful in your pursuit of low-cost high quality medical treatment, there is a step by step process that you must follow to gain confidence in your decision, get the right care and save money. nnnSTEP 1: FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE TREND OF MEDICAL TOURISMnFind out
December 18, 2007
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Top 10 Reasons Why Medical Tourism Is Popular
Medical Tourism dates back to the times when wealthy Europeans and Asians would travel within their continent or to other continents to seek health related treatments. But, of late, the trend has been popularized by Americans, Canadians, British and others who travel to far-off countries in search for low-cost high quality health care or for care that’s not readily available in their country.nnFollowing are the top 10 reasons why people travel to far-flung developing co
December 6, 2007
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Medical Tourism Guide
Today, cheap yet world-class surgeries are just a flight away. But the deluge of information available out there can overwhelm anybody. So, here is a quick guide to medical tourism to answer most of your questions about the phenomenon.nnnWHAT IS MEDICAL TOURISM?nMedical Tourism is the process of traveling abroad to receive superior medical, dental and cosmetic care by highly skilled surgeons at some of the most modern and state-of-the-art medical facilities in the world...all
November 20, 2007
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Medical Tourism Tips: What A Medical Tourist Should Know And Do
It's easy to hop on a plane and catch the next flight to your surgical destination. But before you do so, there are a number of things you should know and do to make your medical tourism trip safe and successful. Here is a list that will assist you in planning...nnDO PROPER RESEARCH nnResearch is the first step to successful medical travel. Make sure that you do your research on the following:nn1. The procedure: Find out about the procedure and compare your expectations with
November 13, 2007
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Gastric Bypass Surgery â What Can It Do For You?
Some people have gastric bypass surgery and shed 100 pounds or more. What can this surgery do for you? nnTo answer this question, you will first need to know what gastric bypass surgery is and how it helps you lose weight.nnA gastric bypass surgery also known as Roux en-Y surgery is a medical procedure that reduces the size of your stomach causing you to feel full when you have eaten only a small portion. What your surgeon will essentially do is divide your stomach into two s
September 14, 2007
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