Medical Tourism is certainly on the increase. More and more people are discovering that they can get top quality medical treatment in Cyprus, at a low price and without the long wait that is so often the case in other countries. Of course, you also have the benefit of recuperating on this beautiful island. There’s nothing like […]
If you need to undergo an expensive medical procedure, you may be contemplating getting treatment abroad. Enter medical tourism, an alternative for those seeking low-cost health care overseas. It’s no wonder why medical tourism – visiting foreign facilities to get anything from cosmetic and elective surgery to cardiac procedures – has taken off. According to […]
Anesthesia awareness, which is also referred to as unintended awareness under general anesthesia, is a rare complication of surgery. Typically, general anesthesia ensures that you are both unconscious and paralyzed during surgery. Anesthesia awareness happens when you become aware of your surroundings during the procedure. Approximately one to two patients per 1,000 experience some level of anesthesia […]
Plastic surgery is growing in popularity each year, with almost 18 million surgical procedures taking place in the United States annually. Women are no longer the only people having cosmetic surgery. Men are contributing to the boom in procedures. 1. Liposuction There are two types of liposuction, a surgical procedure that suctions fat from specific areas of […]
The perioperative period is a term used to describe the three distinct phases of any surgical procedure, which includes the preoperative phase, the intraoperative phase, and the postoperative phase. Every surgery is broken down into these phases to differentiate tasks and establish who is responsible for overseeing and delivering each stage of care. By maintaining […]
Cosmetic surgery, like any type of surgery, is not without risks. Plastic surgery procedures can result in complications ranging from an unattractive or unnatural final result to scarring or even death. Many people mistakenly assume that elective (optional) procedures, such as cosmetic surgery, aren’t as serious as other types of surgery. But all surgeries, even simple […]
“Medical tourism” is a catch-all phrase for traveling with the primary intention of having medical, surgical, or dental work done at the destination. This covers a range of possible motivations. Certain treatments may be more or less available, expensive, reliable, or even legal in different parts of the world. Near international borders, especially, these discrepancies […]
Hip replacement surgery the second most common joint replacement procedure, closely following knee replacements. Many people have hip arthritis, but it can be difficult to know when the right time to have a hip replacement surgery is. Furthermore, there is confusion about what to expect from hip replacement surgery. Learn the basics you need to know […]
Twin separation surgery (for conjoined twins) often hits the news, involving numerous doctors and hours. Ever been curious about what exactly a surgery like this entails? Understanding Conjoined Twins Twin separation surgery occurs when doctors separate twins who are born conjoined at birth. Conjoined twins are attached together, both inside their bodies by sharing certain […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has joined the league of countries integrating AI with healthcare systems. The country recently launched an advanced medical application that is driven by blockchain technology. This blockchain-enabled platform will create a highly secured pool of health information including details of patient data, healthcare facilities, pharmaceuticals, and health professionals. This project is part […]
