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Get rid of the excess Fat

Liposuction Shape the Body with Lipoplasty Liposuction is a medical procedure which is used to remove stubborn fat that accumulates in the thighs, hips, abdomen, buttocks, knees, upper arms, neck, chin, and cheeks. The procedure is usually done for cosmetic purposes or in extreme cases for excessive fat removal and to improve the body’s contour. Liposuction or “suction lipectomy” is usually done when all the traditional weight loss measures or the lifestyle changes fail to decrease the fat in the desired areas. Liposuction is employed in the extreme of all cases and should never be considered a substitute of balanced diet and exercise . The newer kind of the most advanced lipoplasty includes ultra sound assisted lipoplasty.  Things to Know: Lipoplasty Lipoplasty is a specialized surgical procedure which is performed by an accredited surgeon. Since there are some healthcare risks involved so a complete prior healthcare checkup is to be performed. Liposuction is not advised and risky...

Easy and affordable health tourism

No time lag No wait No queue G Krish, a British resident who had a heart bypass surgery at Delhi's Hospital, said: "The good hospitals here have world class facilities and doctors but cost one-tenth. Krish said he admired the fact that "unlike in England there is no wait to get into the hospital and no rush to get out".  Due to the ease and affordable health tourism many countries intiated links with the hospitals in India for speedy treatments in India for their nationals as one has to wait for a long time in these countries to get cured or to undergo even minor operations. 

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Now weight loss is possible by a surgery !! Weight loss surgery refers to various surgical procedures, which are performed tocontrol obesity by modifying the gastrointestinal tract and reducing its absorptionof nutrients. This surgery is often termed as bariatric surgery. Prevalence of overweightand obesity has reached pandemic proportions and is contributing to premature morbidityand mortality because of increasing nourishment and a decrease in physical exercise.Surgery for weight loss has shown to be very effective for morbidly obese patients. Weight loss surgery is generally advised only to thosewho are unable to loose excess weight either through diet and exerciseprograms and are obese with related conditions such as hypertension,Diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea. It is possible that anindividual can maintain a healthy body weight through this surgery.These procedures maybe carried out medically and safely but yet it isessential to understand the operative risks, mor...

What is Osteoporosis !!!

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             A condition in which the amount of bone mass decreases to the point where the bones are fragile and easily fractured, affecting twice as many women as men. Women are particularly risk from the osteoporosis as they have a lower density of bone, because of smaller body size than men. The risk increases those who have a premature menopause, early hysterectomy, previous anorexia nervosa etc. Also women who smoke or drink excessively are at the greater risk. Weight-bearing exercise , a diet rich in calcium, Vitamin D and other minerals, and not smoking can help to prevent bone loss. Hormone replacement therapy is the most effective preventive treatment but is not suitable for all women. Physiotherapy and acupunture can help to relieve pain. Osteoporosis can be detected by doing  Bone density test.

India Attracting Patients from Overseas for cancer treatment

Most cancer surgeons in Indian hospitals are certified and have more than a decade of experience. Also the medical staff is well trained professionally. The doctors and cancer surgeons in India at these hospitals are adept in dealing with most complicated cases. The advanced and cutting edge medical facilities available at Cervical cancer surgery hospitals in India makes them a reliable global destination for patients who are seeking a suitable and less cost option for recovery from Cervical cancer. Cancer Treatment : Medical advancement in cancer treatment in India has developed to such an extent that it has attracted over a million patients in past few years. The success rates of high end cancer surgeries in select Indian hospitals are far better than the success rates of the same surgeries in other parts of the globe. Various modules for treatments and surgery for cancer in India: Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation ,Chemotherapy of haematological malignancies, Chemothera...

50% drop in HIV cases in India in 10 years,

UN report Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, November 23, 2010 India has shown a 50% drop in the number of new HIV infections in the last 10 years as the AIDS epidemic is beginning to reverse globally with a decline in the newly-infected HIV cases and AIDS-related deaths, says a United Nations report released on Tuesday. The 2010 UNAIDS Report on the global  AIDS epidemic shows about 33.3 million people were estimated to be living with HIV at the end on 2009 with 2.3 million living in India. An estimated 2.6 million people became newly infected with HIV in 2009, nearly 20% fewer than the 3.1 million people infected in 1999. In India, 120,000 people got infected in 2009. While 1.8 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses, nearly one-fifth lower than the 2.1 million people who died in 2004, about 170,000 people died in India. "We are breaking the trajectory of the AIDS epidemic with bold actions and smart choices. India is doing quite well in HIV treatment. Investments in ...

Health Tourism in India

Health Tourism  is a concept where a patient travels to another country for medical treatment in order to save costs, or get treatment faster or even to avail of better medical facilities. Most patients from countries like USA and UK travel to developing countries such as India for treatment because India offers some of te cheapest pricing options of treatment, offers a good holiday, there are no waiting lists or queues to stand in, the doctors are comparable to anyone in the world and finally, language does not pose a problem as most people speak English. Why would someone travel to India and not to Thailand? Although the cost difference between treatment in India and Thailand is not much, India offers what you call a language advantage - a patient would surely prefer a country where English is widely spoken. Also, it is believed that the facilities in India are more suited for International patients. India is also working hard to increase it's infrastructure to better suit the...