Medical tourism articles: 2010

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Sperm donation: Why is it becoming more difficult to donate sperm?: Advice from Ginefiv fertility clinic in SpainWhile men may be willing to donate sperm, not all of them are suitable and it is becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain high-quality sperm donations. In this article, the doctors at Ginefiv...
Banishing back pain: Advice from the Bumrungrad Spinal Centre in ThailandNearly every adult will experience some type of back pain, and it can be excruciating. The good news is, back pain is often preventable, and there are new and better ways for treating it.
Fibroscan takes the non-invasive approach to liver diagnostics: Advice from Bumrungrad International Hospital in ThailandFibroscan's ultrasound elastrography uses low frequency elastic waves to deliver highly-accurate detection and assessment of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, without requiring an invasive needle biopsy...
Assisted reproduction techniques for premature menopausal womenSpeaking in support of World Menopause Day, Dr Victoria Verdú, coordinator of gynaecology at Ginefiv Fertility Clinic, discusses the issues of premature menopause and treatment using donated eggs for...
Preventing cancer requires planning: Advice from the Bumrungrad International Hospital in ThailandCancer is caused by both internal and external factors. Internal factors are those related to family history, genetic or DNA abnormalities, as well as abnormalities of the immune system. External...
Buttock lift body-contouring to give you the body shape you wantThe buttock lift is designed to improve the appearance of your lower body. When the procedure is combined with a thigh lift, it's called a lower body lift. If you are considering a lower body lift,...
New IVF techniques increase fertilisation success rates: Advice from Ginefiv fertility clinic in SpainAt the Fertility Show, a conference held in London, Dr Mónica Alarcón, a gynaecologist at the fertility clinic Ginefiv in Spain, discussed two new techniques that will give patients a greater chance...
Knee and joint pain: Advice from the Bumrungrad Orthopaedic Centre in ThailandGreater longevity and more active lifestyles come with a downside; painful knee and joint problems. But new and better treatments are helping many in search of much-need pain relief.
A breast lift can help restore a firmer, shapelier breastA woman's breasts help define her femininity, and with the vast differences in shape, size, and appearance, breasts further help to define her individualism. Therefore, changes to the breasts can be...
Choosing the right weight loss surgery abroadWeight loss surgery is an extremely popular option for achieving significant weight loss when other weight loss efforts have failed. According to the American Obesity Association, the most effective...
How does a facelift workAn individual's identity is often primarily determined by the face-its structure, overall appearance and expressions. As such, age-related changes that can alter the appearance of the face may make...
Carpal tunnel syndrome: often seen, too often misdiagnosed: Advice from Clinica Sandalf in SpainCarpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that can cause suffers considerable discomfort and pain if not treated correctly. Effective treatment is available, but often the syndrome is confused with other...