Healthcare articles

Regular screening can save women’s lives - posted 2.04.09
Over 4 million women in the UK are invited every year for a cervical smear test. But according to cervical cancer charity Jo’s Trust, last year 1 million of those women invited did not attend – the majority of whom were under 30...
Patients waiting in unnecessary pain - posted 1.04.09
A recent survey has revealed that a large number of people with hip or knee pain wait for over eight years before seeking the advice of a doctor. This is despite relatively short waiting times and a wide range of options for treatment...
Varicose vein treatments may not be available on the NHS - posted 1.04.09
With warmer weather on its way, many of us are looking forward to swapping our winter layers for shorter summer clothes, and even getting into shape for the beach. But many people may dread baring their legs in summer because of a very common problem – varicose veins...

Hip Replacement articles

Hip replacement - A guide to Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery is now a fairly common procedure and it provides relief to thousand of people suffering with ...
Hip replacement - Are magnets key to lifelong hip?
Leading scientists in the UK are pioneering a study into hip replacement procedures and believes a new fangled magnetic hip could bring about a hip replacement ...
Hip Replacement – Baseball star’s comeback
Hip replacement operations are a frequently carried out procedure in the UK, with around 65,000 each year. A US baseball star plans a successful comeback to the sport after undergoing hip replacement ...
Hip Replacement – Cycling star’s hip pain
Competitive sport and hip pain are often linked and this is the case for cycling star Floyd Landis, who was told that he’d need a hip replacement due to the osteonecrosis from which he suffers after years of cycling exploits...
Hip Replacement – Fitness first
According to a report in the Telegraph, hip replacement procedures are no longer just for those in old age as an obsession with fitness in the UK has seen the numbers requiring hip replacement surgery...
Hip Replacement – Prince’s platforms take their toll
Prince, the snake hipped pop star, may have to curb his extravagant dance routines after surgeons told him that he needs a hip replacement...
Hip Replacement – Swan Ache
Ballet is one of the most gracious art forms but it also is incredibly physically demanding and can have devastating effects on the joints. Ballet dancer, Darcey Bussell, required a hip replacement...
Hip Replacement – The Stem Cell Debate
The issue of stem cell research creates much debate amongst scientists and politicians and new research has shown hip replacement procedures...
Hip Replacement – Curiosity Cured The Cat
As hip replacement procedures go, few are stranger than the one undertaken in New York recently. A stray tabby cat found wandering the streets of Manhattan received a hip replacement...
Hip Replacement – War Hero Boasts Record Breaking Hip Replacement
A war hero with a hip replacement found himself in the record books recently when it transpired that he had the procedure done over 60 years ago following WWII, making his hip replacement...

Knee replacement articles

Knee Replacement – A Beginner’s Guide to Knee Replacement Surgery
Thousands of people each year undergo knee replacement surgery each year and this procedure helps to alleviate joint pain and increase mobility. For those thinking of knee replacement surgery...
Knee Replacement – Bullfighter Battles On
Bullfighting is one of the most nerve racking and strenuous of sports but a knee replacement procedure and triple heart bypass was no obstacle to 65 year old, Frank Evans, making his return to...
Knee Replacement – Dog’s Dodgy Knee
According to a report in the Daily Mail, a pair of doting dog owners recently decided to splash out on knee replacement surgery ...
Knee Replacement – Exercise & Rehabilitation After Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is capable of giving recipients a new lease of life and it is of vital importance to look after a knee replacement. There are a number of exercises and sports that can be utilised to aid a knee replacement ...
Knee Replacement – FAQ’s
The decision to undergo knee replacement surgery is not one to be taken lightly and it is important to know the ins and outs of the knee replacement procedure before deciding if it’s right for you.
Knee Replacement – Hollywood star lends his voice
Many elderly patients undergo knee replacement procedures each year and after Sean Bean’s grandmother was treated for osteoarthritis, the Hollywood star leant his voice to a DVD giving advice about knee replacement...
Knee Replacement – Looking at Osteoarthritis
When it comes to knee replacement procedures, the root cause of the problem is invariably osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative condition that can cause substantial pain in the joints and severely restrict the knee’s range of mobility...
Knee Replacement – Lottery winners enjoy knees Up
According to a report in the Daily Mail, a National Lottery winner had an unusual way of spending his winnings. After winning £2.5m Tony Dodd bought knee replacement surgery...
Knee Replacement – Machine aid
Knee replacement procedures are carried out by expert surgeons who are adept in alleviating the pain of joint complaints. However, some knee replacements...
Knee Replacement – The history of knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement procedures have undergone fairly radical transformations since they were first devised over half a century ago. Knee replacement surgery...

Private Hospitals Articles

Private Hospitals see Surge in Cosmetic Surgery Demand
Reports suggest that more Brits are booking themselves into private hospitals and turning to cosmetic surgery...
Private Hospitals - Why go private?
Why do patients opt for private hospitals ? What are the pros and cons – check out our guide...
Private Hospitals and health insurance
It's still possible to turn to private hospitals even if you don't have health insurance....
Private Hospitals - Embarrassing Illnesses
Many people are scared to go to their doctor, private hospitals provide an individual approach other
hospitals can't always deliver, as well as offer cosmetic procedures unavailable on the NHS...
Private Hospitals – A Question of Dignity
More patients are opting for private hospitals as nurses and patients express concerns about the issue of being treated with dignity...
Private Hospitals - Exacting Standards
As demand for health care is expected to triple as the ageing population lives longer than ever before, more people are investigating the benefits of private hospitals for themselves and their loved ones...
Private Hospitals in Demand as MRSA Fears Linger
As fears over MRSA are still high, interest in private hospitals continues to soar...
Private hospitals preferred by public
A recent survey suggests the British public would rather be treated in private hospitals – when you look at the perks it's easy to see why...
Private Hospitals – Not Just for the Wealthy
Private hospitals have always been perceived as a luxury for the well-off, but increasingly thanks to affordable health insurance schemes, private hospitals are more accessible than you may first think...
Private Hospitals - Looking after the elderly

The elderly can be frail and vulnerable, so when it comes to caring for parents or grandparents, it's no wonder their relatives only want the best private hospitals.

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