1. What is Swine Flu?
Swine Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that affects pigs. Swine flu doesn’t often affect humans. People who have been infected with swine flu in the past have been those who have direct contact with the pigs. But the on going swine flu is different and is affecting even those who do not have direct contact with pigs. What is dangerous about it this time is that it is highly contagious among humans and has been the reason for several deaths in Mexico.
2. How does swine flu spread?
Swine flu is an air borne disease and the virus can be transmitted through air when the infected person coughs or sneezes. You could also pick up swine flu by touching an object that swine flu infected person has recently touched, and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth, thus transmitting germs through contact.
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Knee replacement is one of the most important orthopedic surgical advances of the twentieth century. People suffering from chronic knee problems need not get crippled by their ailment anymore. Knee replacement surgery can help relive knee pain due to arthritis, cartilage defects, wear and tear of knee due to old age and any other degenerative disorders of the knee. When medications and exercise fail to relive joint pain, its time to consider knee replacement. The cost of knee replacement surgery may be a hindrance to many people suffering from degenerative knee disorders. Medical tourism is a viable option to people for whom the high cost of treatment is the problem. Even the most cost sensitive patient can afford world class treatment in popular medical tourism destinations like India. While the cost of single knee replacement procedure can range from$5000-$7000 in India, the same procedure would cost around $ 19000 in the US. That means that an American patient will pay just one fourth the price he/she would pay back home. (Read more)
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The recent growth of bariatric surgery in recent times mirrors the scaling problem of obesity in the world, so much so that in countries like US and Canada, the problem of obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Having tried several diet plans and work outs in vain, most obese people are resorting to bariatric surgery to reduce weight and save their health.
For people who are obese, gastric bypass is the most recommended surgical procedure. Gastric bypass is a type of bariatric procedure designed to reduce weight in the person by manipulating the food intake and altering the digesting process subtly to facilitate weight loss. Any person with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 and above or someone with a BMI of 35, with one or more serious illness is a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery.
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Obesity was earlier an issue of vanity, but it has now been linked to a number of health problems and that gives a strong reason for overweight people to consider weight loss seriously. The contributing factors for this condition may be diverse, but it is necessary overcome this problem failing to which, it will take a severe toll over your health. If you have tried everything from crash diets to excessive exercise to lose weight, but all in vain, its time to consider bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery, also known as obesity weight loss surgery involves surgical manipulation of the stomach to reduce food intake, and, in some cases, to reduce the absorption of calories into the body. Any person whose BMI exceeds 40 is considered morbidly obese and needs bariatric surgery. There are different types of bariatric surgery- (Read more)
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A local hospital in India is offering Free Plastic surgery Treatment to needy people. distinguished plastic surgeons will attend the camp to treat those who register in the camp. This camp where expensive medical treatments are performed for free comes as a surprise during recession when all we hear about is cost cutting.
Of late India has been in the limelight for a number of reasons. May it be technology, movies or medicine; Indians seem to be making their mark everywhere. India has also been a Tourist’s delight or ages now. Though tourism industry in India has been hit considerably due to recession, India has not failed to attract medical tourists even during difficult times. In fact, the number of medical tourists visiting India for quality medical care for various medical specialties is steadily increasing even amidst recession.
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Earlier, wealthy citizens of developing countries used to visit developed countries like U.S and Europe to gain access to advanced medical care. Of late, the ‘Medical Tourism’ wave seems to have reversed this trend. It is now the Western patient’s turn to travel offshore for First-World healthcare at Third-world prices.
It all began about a decade ago, when patients in need of quality healthcare started looking at viable options for medical care in ‘Medical hubs’ like India and Thailand. Exotic destinations like these were no more considered as hide outs for recuperating from face lifts and nose jobs. Even those who needed non-elective medical treatments began flying abroad in pursuit of quality healthcare at lower prices. Initially, medical tourism occurred outside the purview and control of organized healthcare systems.
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Heart attack is a leading cause of death among men and women in all parts of the world. But the good news is 85% of heart attacks do not cause death. Awareness of the symptoms relating to heart attack and timely medical care can minimize the stress on the body due to a heart attack and even save a life. There are several causes for a heart attack. These include hereditary factors, stress, smoking, lack of physical exercise, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. If you or someone you know has an increased risk of heart attack, it makes sense to understand the symptoms or warning signs that indicate a heart attack. (Read more)
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Corneal transplantation is a surgical procedure in which damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with donor corneal tissue. It is alternatively known as corneal grafting or penetrating keratoplasty. Corneal transplantation is the only means of restoring full vision of a clouded cornea. If the rest of the eye functions normally, cornea can be transplanted and vision can be restored. Most patients who have undergone cornea transplant surgery have reported vision restoration and high level of satisfaction with the outcome of the procedure. However, it should be remembered that the success of the surgery depends on the extent of normalcy of other parts of the eye. Preparing for the surgery: Your initial consultation with the surgeon should be scheduled a few weeks before the surgery. During the consultation, the doctor makes a thorough examination of the eye to determine the health of the eye and will tell you whether you are a good candidate for corneal transplantation or not. Ask the doctor any questions that you have about the procedure. You may also be required to take up a couple of lab tests before the surgery. (Read more)
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Surrogacy gives a woman a chance to experience motherhood, when she is unable give birth by natural means. But surrogate mothers in the U.S. cost anywhere between $50,000 to $100,000. Moreover, surrogacy is ridden with many legal hassles in the U.S. These factors make it extremely difficult for American couples to bear children through surrogate mothers. However, there is hope in the form of medical tourism for couples who wish to opt for surrogacy. India, especially, is emerging as a hub for IVF and surrogate births. More and more couples are choosing to come to India in the hope of taking home their very own bundle of joy. Reasons for India's success in this form of reproductive outsourcing include: Affordable surrogacy: The entire surrogacy process in India costs anywhere between $20,000 to $35,000 and includes doctors fees, medicines, pre-natal care, delivery, legal charges as well as surrogate compensation. It's just one-fourth the cost of surrogacy in U.S. The IVF procedure, which is a part of the surrogacy process, costs around $2,500, a real steal compared to the sky high charges in U.S. hospitals. (Read more)
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With the turn of the century, the practice of Yoga has become a rage. What began as a form of fitness in the Eastern part of the world, has now taken the whole world by storm. Yoga has been doing rounds in the Hollywood circuit for quite some time now. Popular Hollywood stars swear by Yoga to keep their body in shape. Doctors all over the world recommend it to their patients and many sports persons complement their training with Yoga.
The roots of yoga can be traced back to ancient India, where they remain strongly rooted even to this day. Maharshi Patanjali was the first to compile the ancient practice of Yoga into his work "The Yoga Sutras". However, the art of yoga was known to people since Vedic age and so says Upanishads. The system of Yoga has not undergone much change since then, but is becoming immensely popular all over the world.
Yoga is more than just a form of exercise; it is a way of life. Beyond its obvious physical aspect, yoga has a spiritual side to it that aims at uniting the body, mind and emotions of the person. It is for this reason that the practice of yoga is far superior than other forms of fitness.
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