1. Hysterectomy
(Procedures/Female)

... cervical dysplasia, and uterine prolapse.  Usually women beyond child-bearing age receive hysterectomies; younger women typically only receive the procedure when serious illnesses like cancer are indicated.  ...

2. Laminectomy
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

What Is Laminectomy? Laminectomy is a surgical procedure to relieve severe back pain by removing the lamina bone from the spinal column.  Caucasian and Hispanic males aged between 45 and 64 tend to ...

3. July
(Articles/2008)

...  Health tourism prescription for galloping costs 4th Health Asia to be held from July 5-7 at Karachi Expo Centre Bgh looking to the middle east for growth TN plan to promote medical tourism ...

4. June
(Articles/2008)

... Tourism Association Join to Facilitate Medical-Related Travel into Latin America FlyFreeForHealth Takes Off in Asia How can Bangalore be a better health hub? South Africa: Manto's Final  ...

5. May
(Articles/2008)

... to 21 barangays JCC Holds 44th Commencement; 609 Student Earn Degrees Belo denies negligence in lawmaker's liposuction Bangkok Hospital Medical Center turns to Inetasia for SEO Cure City resident ...

6. March
(Articles/2008)

...  with Costa Rican Hospital to Provide Affordable Medical Tourism Israel becomes a top stop for medical tourists Air Asia To Fly To Jakarta From Penang Money $marts: Need surgery? Consult ...

7. February
(Articles/2008)

... to play Redhouse Michael Moore's 'Sicko' to play Redhouse Organ-transplant black market thrives in India Competition won’t ail you AUB hits JCI mark again Asian Hospital gets P2-B loan  ...

8. January
(Articles/2008)

... to boost ME medical tourism Asian Medical Tourism Health Care, Management - Two Sides of Same Coin Face lift, luxury safari -- bargain price US firm to invest US$60 mln to promote medical ...

9. December
(Articles/2007)

... party set for Saturday in Los Algodones Evidence Grows That Consumers Are Pulling Back In Pictures: Top Hospitals For Medical Tourists Asian Medical Tourism Foreign hospitals wooing visitors ...

10. November
(Articles/2007)

... of a new tourism and its growing Medical Tourism Offers Hope to Control Health Care Costs Health tourism, good service divide Indonesia from neighbors Korean to invest in tourism Asian Medical ...

11. October
(Articles/2007)

...  Arrival of a German chartered flight marks tourist season in Goa Asian Medical Tourism Aussies lured by overseas surgery, despite dangers Aussies lured by overseas surgery, despite dangers: ...

12. September
(Articles/2007)

... In Black And White Tough Choice: Caribbean, Asia or West Island Bulgaria's Dental Tourism Flourishing Thanks to Britons Me love you long tooth Healthy in Cuba, Sick in America? 07-09-2007: Pantai ...

13. August
(Articles/2007)

... Sicko. A Michael Moore doco Microsoft to facilitate e-healthcare in Asia Pacific Avoid India, UK tells patients Izmir diversifies tourism appeal Promoting medical tourism Moore tackles health ...

14. July
(Articles/2007)

... Triumphs `Rat' Rules Box Office With $47 Million `Sicko' Gives Accused Little Say 07/01/07 A&E LEAD, COVER: Second opinion Promoting RP as newest medical tourism haven in Asia RP conducts ...

15. June
(Articles/2007)

... services Kerala to set up holistic tourism centre Medical tourism boosts SE Asian hospital shares Health tourists put Spanish service Comatose UT website shows signs of old data Kerala ...

16. May
(Articles/2007)

Thailand Gears Up to be Asia’s Hub in Medical Tourism, Spa and Wellness Port Dickson Earmarked As Health Tourism Centre Working holiday WHO Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety Releases ...

17. April
(Articles/2007)

...  Is Asian Plastic surgery erasing ethinic identity ? Medical Crisis? Try Overseas Job Creation - The solutions Malaysia Sends Big Delegation To Dubai For Arabian Travel Mart Medical Tourism On ...

18. March
(Articles/2007)

... Korea taps into Asia's health tourism market Kerala sees medical tourism soaring Medical tourism catching up in Kerala Lower Cost & Better Quality of Healthcare Lure Gulf Tourists Harping ...

19. February
(Articles/2007)

... India as offshore dental care hub Apollo’s orthopedician delivers lecture on joint replacement at ... Thailand affirms “Asia’s medical tourism, spa and wellness hub” Title with Proud Asia ...

20. January
(Articles/2007)

... 20 Billion Medical Tourism Industry Apollo, AIMU mull medical tourism projects Medical Tourism in Asia Vibrant state Gov't Neglecting Health - Health NGO Health tourists are worth their weight ...

21. December
(Articles/2006)

...  Indian health tourism industry Traveling to Asia for Health and Treatment Tourism call to private sector Latest technique of Spine Surgery now available in India Steady growth in medical tourism ...

22. The New Appeal of Plastic Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in Asia.  The American Medical Association (AMA) also recently released guidelines for safe medical tourism.  Ultimately, the success of your treatment will depend on doing your homework before to ensure ...

23. History of Chiang Mai
(Destinations/Thailand)

Early History Long before it became one of the most thriving medical tourism destinations in Asia, Chiang Mai enjoyed a reputation as one of the most beautiful regions in Thailand.  Ringed by mountains ...

24. History of Bangkok
(Destinations/Thailand)

... It was the mid nineteenth century, and winds of colonialism were sweeping across Asia.  Realizing that tiny Siam might get crushed in this imperial onslaught, Rama IV began wooing colonial powers, finalizing ...

25. Hotels in Istanbul
(Destinations/Turkey)

... mansions present a stunning hybrid Euro-Asian culture that is reflected in the grandeur and extravagance of their interiors. Nearly every big name hotel chain has a presence here, offering a luxury ...

26. Dining in Istanbul
(Destinations/Turkey)

... Africa, Asia, and Europe as it continues to remain on the cutting edge of fine food and dining.  With the Black Sea in close proximity, fresh sea food is plentiful – take care to choose a fish that ...

27. Getting Around in Istanbul
(Destinations/Turkey)

... desk clerk at your medical tourism hotel to call one for you.   Ferries Ferries and sea buses offer the chance to take a boat trip across the Bosporus (from Asia to Europe and back).  Other popular ...

28. History of Istanbul
(Destinations/Turkey)

Overview The medical tourism hub of Istanbul has a rich and proud history.  Straddling both Asia and Europe, it had little difficulty attracting a wide range of suitors over the millennia with the ...

29. Dining in Turkey
(Destinations/Turkey)

... Mediterranean, and the rich hearty food of central Asia.  Encompassing salads and soups, kebabs from Arabia, European-style steaks and appetizers, and Viennese pastries, the food is simple, yet diverse.  ...

30. Sightseeing in Turkey
(Destinations/Turkey)

Overview Straddling both Europe and Asia comfortably, Turkey benefits from an envious fusion of culture, history, and architecture.  With more Greek remnants than all of Greece and more Roman ruins ...

31. History of Turkey
(Destinations/Turkey)

... Union.  This medical tourism junction between Europe and Asia is one of the most strategically located pieces of real state anywhere in the world, and this has contributed immensely to its economy. ...

32. Sources of Medical Tourism Help
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Matching the Doctor with the Procedure through Medical Tourism In response to the growing demand for cheaper medical procedures and dental treatments as offered by various countries in Asia and South ...

33. Dental Bridges and Plastic Surgery—What Do They Have in Common?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  Medical Tourism Medical tourism to Asia and South America has proven to be extremely popular among those seeking high quality treatments at more reasonable rates than they could expect in their home ...

34. Avoiding the Hidden Costs of Dental Medical Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... thrive, particularly in Asia.  One website reports that Singapore has one of the highest dentist–population ratios in the world with one dentist per 5,000 people.  They claim that the high quality dental ...

35. The Many Languages of Buenos Aires
(Destinations/Argentina)

... Brazilian Portuguese, Italian dialects, English, and those of African and Caribbean origin. Yiddish is prevalent in the Jewish districts of Balvanera and Villa Crespo. Many Asian immigrants have ...

36. History of Argentina
(Destinations/Argentina)

... world power. From Europeans to Asians to North Americans, Argentina offers an alluring blend of colonial mystique, New World charm, and Old World romanticism. It is little wonder that Buenos Aires, ...

37. Sights of Manila: What to See
(Destinations/Philippines)

...  East Asia. The city has many interesting destinations and activities for visitors to enjoy. Ermita and Malate are the main tourist hubs here while Rizal Park, Intramuros, Quiapo, and Chinatown also ...

38. Dining in Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

... crabs and shrimps are picked fresh off the boat and into the kitchen. International Flavors As the only bastion of the Spanish Empire in Asia, Manila boasts of the finest Spanish cuisine to be found ...

39. Hotels in Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

Something for Every Budget The sprawling Filipino capital of Manila hasn’t really been a major player on the South East Asian tourist scene. Most travelers prefer to visit Hong Kong for the shopping, ...

40. History of Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

Before the Spanish Arrived By all accounts, Manila is one of the oldest cities in East Asia, and in its pre-Spanish period, it had strong trade relations with China, Java, and Sumatra as well as Arabia. ...

41. Visiting Historic Places in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

The Philippines’ Rich History Due to the long colonial history of the Philippines, you will find a rich blend of Asian, European, and American influences in its architecture, forts, cuisine, and fashion. ...

42. Sightseeing in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

... first Filipino Bishop of Cebu. Historic Sites and Ruins The archipelagos multilayered and multicultural history has resulted in rich architectural influences that are a blend of Asian, European, ...

43. The Philippines: The Hottest Party Zone
(Destinations/Philippines)

Unexplored Philippines The Philippines, a group of over 7000 islands, is a jewel waiting to be discovered in South East Asia. Despite its relative isolation from the mainland, the country boasts  ...

44. Religion in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

The Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines The Philippines is one of two predominately Roman Catholic nations in Asia: the other being East Timor. Ferdinand Magellan was instrumental in the arrival ...

45. Politics of the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

... is a member of many international organizations including, the United Nations (founding member), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (also a founding member), the East Asia Summit, the Asia-Pacific ...

46. History of the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

... rest of the Philippine Islands. Despite its isolation from mainland Asia, trade flourished with Arab, Chinese, and Indian merchants over the next thousand years until the arrival of the Europeans. ...