The inflow of medical tourists to countries like India, Singapore, Philippines and Thailand is at an all time high. And these travelers are choosing these Asian destinations for procedures like the LASIK. The abundance of accredited medical facilities, qualified health care professionals and the affordability factor play a key role in promoting this trend.LASIK or Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is a 30-minute healthcare procedure used to treat vision problems due to nearsightedness. LASIK is a very popular vision correction procedure and involves making a surgical incision in the cornea. The patient is given numbing drops, after which a suction ring is placed over the eye. The surgeon cuts a small flap in the center of the cornea using a knife called a microkeratome and folds this back to create an opening. The laser is then directed inside the eye, vaporizing the tissue and reshaping the cornea for accurate focusing. The lasering actually lasts about just 30-60 seconds only. The flap is then replaced. The healing process is a lot faster in LASIK. This procedure reduces a person%u2019s dependency on glasses and contact lenses and thereby improves the quality of life.
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28 June 2008
LASIK - Asia eyes for more medical tourists
Singapore Medical Team In Myanmar Returns Home
The Singapore medical relief team returns home after a two-week stint in Myanmar and having treated some 3,800 patients. Since it began operations on 22 May 2008, the 13-man Ministry of Health team of 4 doctors, 8 nurses and a pharmacist technician from 8 public hospitals and institutions had attended to patients with respiratory ailments, skin infections, and gastroenteritis. Working under a unified Singapore Team, they had combined efforts and resources with the Singapore Red Cross and Mercy Relief team members already on-site, and had worked very closely with the local doctors and nurses.
The team was based in the township of Twan Te, an hour’s drive from Yangon. The initial medical coverage in the Twan Te area was later expanded to cyclone-hit victims in the Kayin Chaung area, (an hour’s boat ride from Twan Te) which was previously inaccessible and without any medical service. The team is gratified that it was able to render its medical service to increasing numbers of patients. From 200 patients a day, the team attended to between 450 and 600 patients a day in the last week of May 2008. Even non-cyclone patients were seeking help from the Singapore medical team for injuries and chronic diseases.
Some of the challenges faced by the team included mental and physical fatigue from the heavy patient workload, and the tough working and living conditions. The combined Singapore Team of 22 volunteers is expected to arrive at Changi Airport at 9pm, 5 June 2008.
Source By: Ministry of Health, Singapore
Plan you trip outside United States
Some countries have special medical requirements prior to allowing travelers to enter their country. You may need special proof of immunizations, or you may be immunized on the spot, sometimes in less than sterile conditions. If you are planning a trip outside the United States,you can determine if there are any special requirements, Visas or inoculations pertaining to your destination.
Source By : thetraveldoctor
25 June 2008
Sunway Medical Centre
Sunway Medical Centre (SUNMED) is a private hospital offering specialized tertiary healthcare services. SUNMED is located within the well-developed, self-contained township in Selangor Darul Ehsan. The Medical complex is an 8-level building with 240 beds and 45 specialist consultation suites.
24 June 2008
Hospitals in India
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19 June 2008
Cosmetic Surgery Abroad
Was established in 2001 to provide assistance to patients living abroad and seeking a cost effective cosmetic surgery. The target was initially the patients from
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World Class Healthcare
As a leading healthcare services hub in the region, more than 200,000 international patients come to
16 June 2008
There are two categories of health tourism:
There are two categories of health tourism
1. Medical Tourism - Medical tourism includes minor surgery and regular health checkups like dental care, eye surgery, and minor cosmetic check-ups. It’s the destination that is the first choice and while there on holiday tourists prefer to receive such minor treatments. Medical tourism is a niche market and health and wellness holidays are steadily growing into a high value business, with the average cost of a trip well in excess of the holiday market norms. This market is fueled by those looking to break out the pressures of long working hours and what some operators see as an urge to retreat from the debilitating effects of the consumer society.
2. Medical Travel - Medical travel it is for the complete available treatment of major health issues, such as a hip replacement, kidney transplant or open heart surgery, which is the deciding factor. This is what they call elective surgery and it is the quality of care that counts. The excellent medical facility, expert and experienced surgeons, along with state of the art modern medical facilities with latest technology instruments, that too at very cheaper costs, if compared to the treatment charges in
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11 June 2008
Quality of Care
Don’t think that low prices equal low quality. Quite the contrary. Many of the most advanced medical facilities in the world exist outside of the
Source By : MedRetreat
10 June 2008
Medical tourism: Need surgery, will travel
A Canadian patient
Across
A year ago, Aruna Thurairajan of
"I had almost 20 to 40 painkillers a day," she says.
Her doctors in
"I went over to
Six weeks later not only could she lift her arm, she could also endorse this cheque from the province of Alberta, reimbursing her for almost the entire cost of the surgery despite the fact it was done in a foreign private hospital.
"I had a legitimate claim, I processed it just the way they wanted, I didn't make any unreasonable demands," she says,
An out of country health services claim is little known, little used.
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Reporter : Cameron MacIntosh
08 June 2008
Botox
For dynamic facial crease reduction and lifting effects, Botox also reduces prominent jawlines and effectively treats sweaty palms and armpits. Often used in conjunction with Injectable Fillers.
03 June 2008
Dental Center
30 May 2008
Full Range of Cosmetic Surgery Services, Thailand
We offer a wide range of cosmetic plastic surgery services including sex reassignment surgery (SRS), breast implants, breast lift, facelift, liposuction, tummy tuck and mommy makeover as well as dental treatment, hair transplantation,weight loss surgery and LASIK eye surgery.
29 May 2008
Cost Dental Comparison - India vs USA
Cost Dental Comparison - India vs USA
Here's a brief comparison of the cost of few of the Dental treatment procedures between
Dental procedure | Cost in US ($)* | Cost in | |
General Dentist | Top End Dentist | Top End Dentist | |
Smile designing | - | 8,000 | Save over 50% |
Metal Free Bridge | - | 5,500 | |
Dental Implants | - | 3,500 | |
| 1,800 | 3,000 | |
Porcelain Metal Crown | 600 | 1,000 | |
Tooth impactions | 500 | 2,000 | |
Root canal Treatment | 600 | 1,000 | |
Tooth whitening | 350 | 800 | |
Tooth colored composite fillings | 200 | 500 | |
Tooth cleaning | 100 | 300 |
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Medical Tourism Packages for Cosmetic Surgery
Medical Tourism Packages for Cosmetic Surgery
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25 May 2008
The Advantages of Medical Travel to the Philippines
The Advantages of Medical Travel to the
The
The
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The Cosmetic Surgery Scene in the Philippines
The Cosmetic Surgery Scene in the Philippines
Cosmetic surgery is very affordable in the
The greater acceptance and growth of cosmetic surgery among the general public has encouraged more doctors to enter this field. In the
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19 May 2008
Spider Veins
Spider veins (ortelangectasia) are dilated very superficial veins which appear like reddish or bluish short lines, “starburst” clusters or a web-like maze. Reticular veins are larger and slightly deeper and appear as long bluish, usually flat veins.
Spider and reticular veins can exist in legs of patients with larger varicose veins, as part of a general venous reflux disorder, or they can occur in isolation. While they are most common on the legs, they can also occur on the face and body.
Injection sclerotherapy has been the main stay of treatment of spider and reticular veins. It is fairly effective method. About 60 to 70 % of these veins will disappear after one injection session, but often multiple session (usually 2 to 3) may be needed to clear these veins satisfactorily.
Treatment of the very fine spiders has proven difficult with sclerotherapy (even with microsclerotherapy) because it can be difficult to inject the chemical into such fine veins. The use of lasers and intense pulse light has been tried but has not been very effective till recently. At the Vein Clinic and Vascular Centre, we now have a laser with treats all spiders and even reticular veins very effectively. No anesthesia is required. Like sclerotherapy, multiple treatment sessions may be needed to achieve satisfactory results.
Surgery and EVLT are not used for treatment of spiders or reticular veins.
Source By : The Vein Clinic and Vascular Centre
18 May 2008
Dental Bonding
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Advantages of Diode Laser Tooth Whitening
Advantages of Diode Laser Tooth Whitening
* Dramatic results in less than one hour
* whitening the stained enamel surface without overheating the teeth
* No damage to the pulp
* No side effects
* No anesthesia required
* Long term effect
* Proven results over all other methods
* pain-free treatment
Case: Teeth stained through Aging Treatment: 1 visit laser tooth whitening
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