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Technology & Innovation

Recent Advances in Cardiac Treatment to Watch in Coming Years

One in every three deaths in the U.S. is due to cardiovascular disease and one in every six dollars on healthcare is spent. Cardiovascular disease can be prevented in many cases as scientists and researchers have come up with cutting-edge technologies.

Technology & Innovation

Breakthroughs in Medical Technology

As technology is witnessing transformation these days, medicine is not far behind from the revolution of adopting the technology. The US FDA approved the first artificial pancreas which works in the same way like monitoring blood sugar, supplying insulin.

Economics & Investments

Top 10 Medical Tourism Destinations in the World

With increasing healthcare cost in the U.S. citizens are searching for spots outside the country for quality affordable treatment. Medical procedures like cosmetic surgery, dental work, orthopedic surgery can be availed at affordable rates and high quality.

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How B2G Health Services Advance Medical Travel - An Interview With Cignas Jai Verma

Jonathan Edelheit, Principal and Founder of Global healthcare Resources interviewed Cigna International's Jai Verma. They discussed Cigna's B2G initiatives, role in expanding medical tourism and how governments and insurance companies are collaborating.

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How AXA Sees The Future of Medical Tourism

Renée-Marie Stephano, CEO of Global Healthcare Resources sat down with Laurent Pochat Cottilloux, Global Head of Health for AXA. They talked about the global reinsurance market and how the market is changing, technology's role in developing future programs.

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What Does Cryptocurrency Mean for Medical Tourism?

Travelers and tourists are using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a form of payment for flights, hotel reservations, transportation. Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that operate independently of a central financial institution and encryption method.

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Nightlife Beaches and Birthing - Miami as a Birth Tourism Destination

Miami is consistently a popular destination for tourists, and with its exciting nightlife, beautiful beaches and fantastic weather. The definition of birth tourism involves travel to another country for the express purpose of giving birth there.

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The Top 5 Reasons to Join the MTA Today

MTA helps you build a professional network, improve skills and knowledge, meet new people, professional association. The Medical Tourism Association is offering both a Certified Medical Tourism Professional and membership to the MTA for only $479.

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Providing 5 Star Treatment - An Interview with Poliklinika Bagatin CEO Ognjen Bagatin

Europeans have a long history of traveling for health services both organically and through EU Cross Border Directive policies. While Americans traveling abroad for care is more recent owing to huge medical and surgery costs in the U.S.

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The Stem Cell - A Cautionary Tale on a Global Scale

Crafting an accurate narrative that makes sense of the nonsensical in the study of stem cells is one of medical's greatest goal. The understanding of the stem cell; their existence and their potential application is at the core of human desires.

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How Wearable Medical Devices are Transforming Healthcare

By connecting our senses to sensors, wearable technology has made a quantum leap, unlocking opportunities across multiple industries. Wearable healthcare technology is gaining widespread popularity, primarily owing to its ease of use and flexibility.‍

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The Current (And Future) Medical Tourism Industry Landscape Pt.2

The growth of the industry and mounting consumer demand for international healthcare solutions and medical tourism professionals. Many factors influence medical tourism at both a macro and micro level, it is difficult to work in the industry.

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The Current (And Future) Medical Tourism Industry Landscape Pt.1

Patients come from a wide range of geographic regions, ethnicities, and socio-economic conditions and travel for various medications. By looking at the drivers of growth, as well as a snapshot of the industry, we can predict future trends for the industry.

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Western Union Business Solutions - Making International Payments Easy

Western Union Business Solutions allows medical facilities to provide patients with access to a simple, reliable solution. For medical facilities, this can also provide cost savings, streamlining of processes, transparency, and the ability to provide funds.

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Craniofacial Surgery Gives Medical Tourism in Istanbul a New Face

Turkish medical professionals to go abroad, gain new clinical experience at well-known hospitals mostly in the U.S. and Western Europe. These unique surgical methods enable a better healing process and improved outcomes and results, especially in children.

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A Sand Bath in Merzouga - A New Treatment for Rheumatism and Neuromuscular Pain

A sand bath is natural therapy, mainly used as an analgesic treatment for chronic rheumatism and neuromuscular pain. The history dates back to the Pharaohs and the ancient Greeks who used it to treat the pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.‍

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How to Deal With a Fear of Flying on Your First International Trip

Some people have a fear of flying and it's nothing to be ashamed of, all you need is to set your mind right before and during the flight. Know that this stress, fear and anxiety are all in your head, so you need to make your mind understand.

Technology & Innovation

Medical Crowdfunding: Raising Moneyand Ethical Concerns?

Medical crowdfunding websites are flourishing particularly in countries with limited or nonexistent universal healthcare systems. Crowdfunding websites allow individuals to post public requests for money for reasons such as travel plans educational cost.

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Hepatitis C Treatment in India : A Fraction of the Cost

India is recognized in the medical world as a destination to obtain quality care at much lower rates and high success rate. The cure for hepatitis C can be obtained in India for a fraction of the cost elsewhere boosting India's medical travel.

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5 Apps That Are Changing The Way Healthcare Industry Works

Technological innovations and mobile advancements are bringing about a major change between healthcare professionals and patients. Patients want faster answers to their healthcare queries and greater control over wellness programmes.