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They say gynecologists have an interesting view of life. I am proud to say that I have spent the last year sharpening my focus and relooking at my life and my learning as a fellow of the obstetrics and gynecological world. Back to school was my mantra and in all humility while I am always in awe of the space India holds in this field of medicine, I have learned so much in the past year. It is my privilege to have been the President of the Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynecological Society for the first-ever Indo-Israeli academic collaboration. The Story of this year began almost 5 years ago and started with me searching for the promised land that will bring us closer to academics, research & newer technologies. We had hurdles, problems, obstacles but together with the most dynamic managing council in the history of MOGS, we did go thru the year with flying colors. These were difficult times with the world at war, terrorism threatening our planet, our country, our beloved city and our way of life. We cannot even hold our cricket matches in our own country. A severe economic recession grips the world and threatens our medical tourism and outsourcing industries. However there was hope as a young new president took charge of worlds most powerful nation and spoke of change. And the youngest thus far president took charge of the Mumbai Obstetric and Gynecological society and promised that the year would be different. India, the world’s biggest democracy, and Israel, one of the tiniest …

CATO is inviting and placing volunteers-teachers from different parts of the world in Ghanaian schools, both in the countryside and urban areas; and they are enjoying it! All you need is at least a High School education. Volunteers can teach in in the following schools, Pre-schools, Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary schools. Volunteers can be placed with other volunteers if there are two or more vacant volunteer positions in a particular school. Volunteers can teach any one or more of these: English, Math, Social Studies, Life Skills, Religious and Moral Studies, Technical Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Fine Art, Environmental studies, Agricultural Science, General Science and many more. Volunteer will have plenty of time to travel and explore the rich African culture during and/or after work. Ghana also boast of the luxurious and beautiful beach Resorts, National Parks, Slave Forts and Castles, game reserves and many eco-tourism and historical sites. We place volunteers in schools in Accra, the capital city and in other towns and villages within a 200 miles radius from the capital Accra. Volunteers can choose the town or village in which they wish to service. Volunteers have the option to choose between big towns and small towns or villages. Bigger Towns usually have pipe-borne water. Bottled or bagged mineral water can also be bought easily in stores. Many medical facilities are available in bigger towns. Electricity is quite reliable as well as telephones and some …
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Medical Tourism

In the present age of globalization, world has become a very small place with accessibility made easier from and to any corners of the globe. The rapid advancement of the aviation industry has complemented the growth and development of the travel and tourism industry in a major way. And medical tourism is fast becoming an integral part of the tourism industry. Indeed the concept of medical tourism is gaining in popularity and getting raved about throughout the world.

There are a couple of reasons for the gaining momentum of medical tourism and that is cost effectiveness and advanced medical treatment. In the developed countries the cost of medical treatment is sometimes so high that people tend to avoid it by finding out equally good and advanced health care options at a less developed country at a much lower cost. In the same way the medical facilities in some country are so poor and in such pathetic condition that people from these places seek out better and advanced help in some other country even if they need to pay a bit extra. After all, life and health of the loved ones are much more valuable than a few bucks.

And sometimes it is purely the waiting time which motivates people to seek for medical help at another country to get a significant reduction in it so that the treatment of their loved one can start off immediately. This happens more with the cases of surgery.

Now, it cannot be denied that the healthcare industry of most of the countries have come forward and embraced this idea which is actually why medical tourism is flourishing in most of those countries who have made significant progress in the medical field through their research activities.

Another thing which has contributed significantly in the rapid growth of medical tourism is the advancement of information technology and the internet facility with the World Wide Web. It has facilitated easiest and fastest communication of patient records to any corners of the globe. Now days, there are websites which are coming up with a database of patient records that can be accessed by medical practitioners and doctors from any place.

http://www.globalmedicalbook.com/ is one such site which is coming up with quite a valuable online repository of information for people seeking medical treatment outside their own country. Through this site one can get an access to medical practitioners throughout the world to discuss and take necessary advice on their cases from experts in the field.

Liposuction, or simply lipo (“suction-assisted fat removal”) is a cosmetic surgery operation that removes fat from many different sites on the human body. Areas affected can range from the abdomen, thighs and buttocks, to the neck, backs of the arms and elsewhere. “Are you looking for…
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Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county is situated in Hungary in the heart of the Great Plain surronded by 7 counties. The capital of the county is Szolnok city the centre of the transportation, commerce, education and tourism. The transportational-geographical location of the county is very favourable. The area of the county is 5.582km2, the population of the county is 413.000 people, living in 16 cities and 62 towns/villages. The county is separated by the rivers Tisza, Triple-Körös and the Zagyva, and on the northern part there is the area called Jaszsag which is a rapidly developing. Over the river Tiszai s the area called Nagykunsag, in the middle of the county is the Tisza-valley and in south is the Tiszazug. The Lake Tisza and the National Park of Hortobágy attracts many visitors to the county. The Lake Tisza is not a natural lake. It was made 30 years before and with its large surface it is the biggest lake of the Great Plain, and favourite destination of anglers and water sport fans. The protected areas of this region are the Bird Reservation of Tiszafüred and the Arboretum of Tiszaigar. On the northeast part of the county can be fond the Hortobagy-Puszta, what is the part of the World Heritage Sites. Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county is rich in termal waters. Several spas can be found, for example in: Cserkeszőlő, Berekfürdő, Jászapáti, Jászberény, Szolnok, Karcag, Kisújszállás, Mezőtúr, Tiszafüred, Túrkeve. The thermal waters are good for reumatic and several other diseases …

Medical Tourism

In the present age of globalization, world has become a very small place with accessibility made easier from and to any corners of the globe. The rapid advancement of the aviation industry has complemented the growth and development of the travel and tourism industry in a major way. And medical tourism is fast becoming an integral part of the tourism industry. Indeed the concept of medical tourism is gaining in popularity and getting raved about throughout the world.

There are a couple of reasons for the gaining momentum of medical tourism and that is cost effectiveness and advanced medical treatment. In the developed countries the cost of medical treatment is sometimes so high that people tend to avoid it by finding out equally good and advanced health care options at a less developed country at a much lower cost. In the same way the medical facilities in some country are so poor and in such pathetic condition that people from these places seek out better and advanced help in some other country even if they need to pay a bit extra. After all, life and health of the loved ones are much more valuable than a few bucks.

And sometimes it is purely the waiting time which motivates people to seek for medical help at another country to get a significant reduction in it so that the treatment of their loved one can start off immediately. This happens more with the cases of surgery.

Now, it cannot be denied that the healthcare industry of most of the countries have come forward and embraced this idea which is actually why medical tourism is flourishing in most of those countries who have made significant progress in the medical field through their research activities.

Another thing which has contributed significantly in the rapid growth of medical tourism is the advancement of information technology and the internet facility with the World Wide Web. It has facilitated easiest and fastest communication of patient records to any corners of the globe. Now days, there are websites which are coming up with a database of patient records that can be accessed by medical practitioners and doctors from any place.

http://www.globalmedicalbook.com/ is one such site which is coming up with quite a valuable online repository of information for people seeking medical treatment outside their own country. Through this site one can get an access to medical practitioners throughout the world to discuss and take necessary advice on their cases from experts in the field.

Tummy Tuck Surgery in India at Lilavati Medical Centre with Recreational Packages provided by Medical Tourism

Tummy Tuck Surgery in India offers a great deal to make your body look slim and beautiful like before. Surgery at Lilavati Medical Centre in India is one of the best groups of hospitals providing one of the best surgeries for Tummy Tuck under professional and skilled surgeons. Surgeons for this surgery are certified and have served in one of the best medical group in overseas. The provision for surgery and treatment in India is exceptional as compared to medication provided overseas. The service and treatments provided for Tummy Tuck Surgery at Lilavati is magnificent. Many patients from other nations are coming in India to have the advantage of surgery and treatment from Lilavati surgeons and physicians. A patient can accustom himself in Indian hospitals, as Indian hospitals are known as reputed medical institutions in India. For amusement, Medical Tourism in India is providing Recreational Packages for relaxation to the patients coming to India from overseas.

Tummy Tuck, also known as Abdominoplasty or Panniculectomy is a surgical procedure used to flatten the abdominal wall or stomach area. Large amount of skin and fat are removed from the middle and lower part of the abdomen. Tummy Tuck Surgery removes excessive hanging skin, and repairs loose or stretched muscle, thereby, improving abdominal wall tone and structure. Skin that contains stretch marks on the lower abdomen may be removed as well. Tummy Tuck is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen more compact. This type of surgery is usually sought by patients with loose tissues after pregnancy or individuals with sagging after major weight loss. The abdomen or tummy comes in many different sizes and shapes. Time, gravity, weight loss, and pregnancies take their toll on our abdominal region.

Tummy Tuck Surgery procedure is performed under general anesthesia; Complete Tummy Tuck Surgery takes about 3 – 4 hours where as Partial Tummy Tuck Surgery takes about 1 – 2 hours. Depending on how extensive a Tummy Tuck procedure is, hospitalizing for 2 – 3 days is required after Tummy Tuck Surgery.  Tummy Tuck Surgery requires a horizontal incision across lower abdomen within or above the pubic area. The length of the incision varies depending on the amount of skin to be removed. In some cases an incision around the navel is made so that the excess skin above the navel is pulled downward and removed. The navel’s position remains unchanged. The skin flap is then stretched down, extra skin is removed and the skin incision is stitched and bandaged to ensure proper healing with minimum scarring.  If large amounts of fat needs to be removed from the abdominal area, Tummy Tuck may be accompanied with Liposuction.

In general, a complete Tummy Tuck Surgery follows by an incision made from hip to hip just above the pubic area. Another incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding skin then the skin is detached from the abdominal wall to reveal the muscles and fascia to be tightened. The muscle fascia wall is tightened with sutures whereas the remaining skin and fat are tightened by removing the excess and closing the defect. The old belly button stalk is brought out through a new hole and sutured into place. Liposuction is often used to refine the transition zones of the abdominal sculpture. A dressing and sometimes a compression garment are applied and any excess fluid from the site is drained.

For better recovery patients can take one to four weeks and are advised to take at least a portion of this recovery time off from work. Heavy activity especially is best avoided during this time as initially there may be bruising and discomfort. A supportive abdominal binder or compression garment can minimize swelling or bruising, and support the repaired tissues. Patients are advised to avoid all forms of nicotine for a month or longer prior to surgery and also during the recovery period. Full recovery takes 3 – 6 months, with further fading of scars thereafter.

Medical Tourism in India is a developing concept whereby people from world over visit India to solve their health related problems. Being a land of exotic location many people come India for tourism with Health care. Recreational packages are provided by Medical Tourism in India for the patients who are coming to India for Surgery and Treatment. India is giving stiff competition to other nations in healthcare services for overseas patients with cost of surgery lower by over 30% and in fact cheapest in entire Southeast Asia. Medical tourism is fast emerging as a big opportunity for India with its low cost advantage. Lilavati is known for its excellence in surgery and treatment, professional surgeons, pleasant staff, hale and hearty atmosphere; Lilavati Medical Centre in India is providing better opportunity for the patients who wish to approach India for Tummy Tuck Surgery at effective cost and recreational packages provided by Medical Tourism in India.