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<< previous page 1 2 next page>> written by Mumtaz Pachisa Healthbase, the leading US-based medical tourism provider, has partnered with a JCI accredited German hospital in order to bring wider options and greater convenience to Americans, Canadians, Europeans and others looking for affordable, timely and high quality medical and dental treatments. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Healthbase looks to expanding its medical travel services to Jordan adding more internationally accredited hospitals to its already wide and rich network of healthcare and dental care providers in the United States and overseas. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Motorcycling, sky diving and scuba diving are a few activities that Jill Misangyi, a registered nurse from Canada, never imagined she would be able to do until her spinal decompression surgery with fusion and instrumentation recently in India through Healthbase . Jill had been suffering from chronic back pain for 16 years. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Unable to seek care in the United States due to financial and insurance limitations, uninsured American finally found relief from his 20-year old chronic back pain in India through a lumbar spine surgery facilitated by Healthbase. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Back or spine is one of the most important parts of your body. It protects the spinal cord, provides structural balance to the head, shoulders and chest, and helps balance and distribute the weight of your body. Your back also helps you bend, stretch and even rotate so swiftly and smoothly that it makes one wonder what life would be like without this flexibility. written by Mumtaz Pachisa 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 all sorts of circles - political, social, religious, and what not? Here's a look at some of those details. written by Garret Lloyd One of the principal reasons for the recent rise in medical tourism is inadequate coverage of the medical insurance plans in effect in US. The cost for health insurance is skyrocketing in US and other developed countries. written by David Berry Like any type of surgery, cosmetic procedures have serious risks. Before you consider jetting off to a foreign country for bargain priced surgery, make sure you do your research. Learn more about what you questions you should be asking if you are considering cosmetic surgery abroad. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Healthbase has helped an uninsured American patient get double hip resurfacing surgeries in India. The high cost of Birmingham hip resurfacing surgery in the United States plus the lack of expertise in this procedure in the country continues to drive scores of Americans to India. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Sports injuries are inevitable when indulging in physically demanding or contact sports. So much so that there is an altogether separate branch of medicine dedicated to the treatment of sports injuries and is called sports medicine. While minor wounds can heal in a few days or weeks, major ones may require surgical attention. However, just like any other surgery, surgical treatment of sports injuries may be expensive in the United States and other Western countries. But thanks to medical tourism, now these treatments can be obtained for cheap. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Healthbase has partnered with US hospitals to bring medical tourism type price and quality to the doorstep of Americans and Canadians looking for affordable top quality healthcare. written by Mumtaz Pachisa 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. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Healthbase, the leading award-winning medical tourism provider has partnered with the South Korean Wooridul Spine Hospital in order to bring greater options to Americans, Canadians and others looking for affordable, timely and high quality spinal treatments. written by Mumtaz Pachisa A lot of people are attracted to cheap surgery abroad either because they lack insurance or because there is a long wait list for the needed surgery in their own country. But is surgery abroad for anyone and everyone? written by Mumtaz Pachisa Bargain deals are not limited to groceries, household products or fashion goods any more. Today, even dental care is on sale. But the catch is that you have to cross the international border to buy it. written by Mumtaz Pachisa 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. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Healthbase has partnered with a JCI accredited Costa Rican Hospital to bring more cost-effective and convenient choices to uninsured Americans for their health care requirements. written by Mumtaz Pachisa 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? written by I C If you live in a country where the life style is too expensive to afford a much needed cosmetic dentistry procedure then you need to learn the options available to you through medical tourism. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Healthbase.com has been named the Best Website for Accessing International Medical Information for Patients/Consumers by the Consumer Health World Awards. written by Mumtaz Pachisa 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. written by Mumtaz Pachisa 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. written by Mumtaz Pachisa 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... written by Mumtaz Pachisa A long-time osteoarthritic finds relief at an Indian hospital through Healthbase and gets a handle on his life. written by Mumtaz Pachisa A pre-existing medical condition disqualified Steve Slaven from having health insurance leaving him with only one option when he needed medical assistance – going overseas to get affordable life-changing treatment. written by Mumtaz Pachisa Uninsured Americans get more affordable options to choose from for their healthcare needs. written by Michael Braganza Welcome to the land of India. India has been one of the most demanding and attractive tourism destinations around the world. Recent trend in the tourism sector shows that the tourists around the globe come to India tours not only for its exotic culture, magnificent monuments, and beautiful landscapes but also for better medical treatment or other medical services at cost effective price, i.e. medical tourism. written by Wockhosp Hosp Dr William Allen – An American Horse Dentist suffered pain due to hip arthritis for some years and found relief after Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Surgery at Wockhardt Hospitals in India. He shares the fond memories of his stay at the hospital, the clinical expertise of the practicing physicians, the gentle nursing care and the warm ambience supporting his recuperation. written by James Marriot India may be fast emerging as one of the most sought-after destinations for medical tourists in west, but Mr. Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, wants quality and affordable treatment for his countrymen first. written by James Marriot Medical tourism is booming in India, with Scottish patients flocking towards Indian hospitals. << previous page 1 2 next page>> |