What is Genomics? Genomics, a recent contribution to the medical field and how we view clinical care, is the study of the mapping, structure, function, and editing of genomes. Genomes are the complete set of genetic DNA and information that makes up an individual – a bunch of proteins that are uniquely individualized for each […]
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State of Medical Tourism Industry Around The World
Medical tourism or Global Healthcare refers to people traveling to other countries to obtain medical treatment not available at home or take advantage of the packages which typically cost far less than the procedures at home. The medical tourism industry is growing at leap and bound. Medical Tourism Resource Guide (MTRG) reflects on the latest […]
Is Tijuana, Mexico Safe For Medical Tourists?
Tijuana is located on the Pacific coast of Baja California in Mexico, right next to the border with the U.S. It is undoubtedly the single most visited border city in the world. Tijuana is known for its industrial community, excellent geography, rich culture, convenience, and history, that makes it one of the most popular Spanish […]
Health Care in United States, Aging Population and Global Healthcare
Medical Health System is a huge part of the economy as U.S. National Health Expenditure (NHE) is 3.2 trillion annually (2015 data). Even though the United States is spending a higher proportion (17.8% – 2015 data) of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on healthcare than other developed countries, it is still unaffordable, or even inaccessible […]
Medical Tourism: What to Know
Ever wondered what British super model Naomi Campbell, Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci, German TV and film actress Ingeborg Schoener, Pop star Madonna, Hollywood actress Demi Moore and Cherie Blair, wife of Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister, have in common? Medical vacation! Before you wonder why they would do such a thing, here is […]
Medical Tourism in 2013, Facts and Statistics
Currently, Medical Tourism is exploding Worldwide, with a lot of countries now offering inexpensive healthcare. Currently, the state of Medical Tourism is healthy and poised to grow 30% annually. Medical Tourism for Americans are Growing 50 Million Americans are Uninsured or are Underinsured. Moreover, the sheer companies helping patients find qualified healthcare is expanding. In […]
Mexico Medical Tourism: Things to Know
Medical tourism in Mexico, as well as in general, has exploded with popularity in recent years with more and more Americans discovering how much cheaper it is to have weight loss surgeries and other medical related procedures done in foreign countries. Of the top ten most known and considered “best” destinations for medical tourism are […]
Medical Tourism is Alternative for Those Who Require Surgeries Not Available in the U.S.
Medical Tourism has helped save Christopher Lyles life. According to a new story by the Medical Tourism Magazine shows that life-saving medical technologies are not yet approved in the United States.
Heart Bypass Surgery Cost in India
Heart bypass surgery is a cardiovascular procedure that brings the blood flow back to the heart. It can be performed when there is a blockage in one or more of one’s arteries. The surgery starts with stopping the heart first, then taking working arteries from different parts of the body such as arms and legs […]
Ayurveda Medicine
Popular in India, Ayurvedic Medicine is the traditional medicine native to India. In the United States and Western Medicine, Ayurveda is considered complementary and alternative medicine. Ayurvedic Medicine has been evolving for over five thousand years and includes to use of herbs, massage, and specialized diets to promote wellness. Considered a holistic medicine that just […]