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Heart blockage is said to have occurred when the body is unable to supply enough oxygen to the heart. This is a symptom of coronary artery disease and causes chest pains, heart attacks and in severe cases can even lead to death if timely action is not taken. A minor blockage can be treated with the use of stents while a patient suffering from a severe heart blockage may need a cardiac bypass.

If you suffer from leaking bladder accidents when you cough or laugh or sneeze, or if you have the urge of going to the bathroom all the time, you are not alone. Millions of people across all ages, both genders and all races are affected by this common problem that is termed urinary incontinence (UI), a loss of bladder control. The good news is that the underlying medical condition causing urinary incontinence is almost always treatable and today it is possible to get affordable treatment overseas through medical tourism.

Host of the first ever Youth Olympic Games, the tiny island of Singapore is also famous for many more things big and small. Claiming to be Asia’s leading medical hub, Singapore has long been the choice of destination for major medical care for patients from neighbouring countries viz., Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Middle East, Indochina, Greater China, and so on. Today, even Americans, Canadians and Europeans are choosing Singapore as a medical tourism destination for healthcare that is low, price-wise and just-like-the-West, quality-wise.

A surgery coupled with a zip-line flight above a rainforest is probably one of the weirdest adventures you have heard of. But that is what some tourists - medical tourists - traveling to Costa Rica are doing - taking advantage of both the fun part and the not-so-fun medical part - both at an affordable price.

If you are suffering from chronic disabling neck or lower back pain and have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease then artificial disc replacement might offer a surgical solution to curing your debilitating pain. And if you do not have health coverage to pay for this procedure, then surgery abroad might be an option for you.

If you have heard of medical tourism then you know it is the phenomenon that can buy you top-notch medical care at rock bottom prices with virtually zero waiting times. And you are probably also aware that India is one of the most popular medical travel destinations. What is great about India is you can get not only high quality care for low price but also certain unique treatments that not many other nations in the world offer, especially if you also factor in the unbeatable price. In the article below we talk about hip resurfacing surgery in India - a unique medical breakthrough technique for the treatment of hip pathology.

Chris Y from USA had a hip replacement surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, India facilitated by Healthbase. Check out his story about his experience with medical tourism abroad for hip replacement surgery.

A doctor told FOX 2's Chris Edwards he needed a common medical screening which he could have done at dozens of places around Metro Detroit. Instead, he chose to have it done thousands of miles from home. Check out the reasons why he made this choice...

This blog is a good resource for information on hip resurfacing surgery and why people from all over the world go to India and Belgium for a new hip (medical tourism).

Healthbase, the leading US-based medical tourism provider, has partnered with a JCI accredited German hospital in order to bring wider options and greater convenience to Americans, Canadians, Europeans and others looking for affordable, timely and high quality medical and dental treatments. Patients can expect as much as 50 to 70% less cost compared to health care at home.

Tackling the high cost of health care is politically bruising and difficult work around the world. Among developed countries, only the Norwegians rival our level of spending. The French wrestle with rising costs every year. The Canadians are searching for a better model, and have had their eyes on France. But for all their troubles, the French and the Canadians - two bogeymen in the American reform debate - spend much less and live longer than we Americans.

Vermont leads the nation in the delivery of its health care, while Mississippi is rated the worst, according to a non-partisan study that compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

We all know the facts and the figures. About 46 to 47 million Americans are uninsured and with the economic recession not over yet, several more are expected to join the ranks. The Congress is still debating over a national health care reform which no one knows will lead to what consequences. So, given the current state of affairs, the big question still looms - Who takes care of you when something major comes up? Or, worse yet, what happens if you are aging, start having health problems and no insurance wants to cover you even if you are willing to purchase the most expensive catastrophic policy?

Almost all of us have been to the doctor at some point or the other in our lives. One of the common things you would have noted in your meetings with your doctor is him scribbling down notes. But, have you wondered what he writes in such notes? Do you think you should be allowed to see those notes? And, are you prepared to see what your doctor might have written about your meeting and your physiological and psychological conditions?

Like much of the world, the Philippine economy has seen a downturn in the last few years, with falling tourism revenue, poor investment prospects and a lack of overseas employment opportunities. Officials in the country are turning to medical tourism as a potential solution to some of their economic woes, however, and are hoping it will bring in new business, technology and interest in their country.

The rising cost of health care in the United States is forcing an increasing number of U.S. citizens to turn their sights on Mexico for expert and cost-effective medical attention. But what about the health care for the elderly Americans who are already residing in Mexico? Should they be covered by Medicare in Mexico or should they have to fly back to America every time they need major medical care? Can the medical care providers in Mexico be trusted with the health of American seniors? Here's an excellent read that recently appeared in a Mexican newspaper.

An excellent story appeared yesterday on NPR that talked about the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program or FEHBP - the health insurance program that insures 8 million federal workers, retirees and their families, and members of Congress. Below is the story of a 13-year old daughter of a federal employee who feels blessed to have the FEHBP coverage to pay for the costs of managing her Type 1 diabetes. Do you think other insurance programs in the country should model themselves after FEHBP?

According to the 2009 Employer Health Benefits Survey, released on 15 September 2009 by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET), premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose to $13,375 annually for family coverage this year - with employees on average paying $3,515 and employers paying $9,860.

It’s no secret that the health care in the United States is expensive. But have you wondered why this is the case? Here’s an excellent analysis of the situation that we came across with proposed solutions of what can be done to cut down prices for the health care consumer - something which we feel you will find useful too. So, read on...

Traditionally those who needed a revision bariatric surgery following a gastric bypass (also known as Roux-en-Y procedure) have had to resort to another open or laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery involving more cutting of the internals of the body. Such a revision obesity surgery is quite complicated and therefore surgeons and patients frequently avoided it for the high risks associated with it.

Domestic medical tourism is the latest concept in the medical tourism industry. When a patient travels from one city to another or one state to another within his own country for medical care then domestic medical tourism is said to have taken place. Patients usually conduct domestic medical travel to avail of major discounts on elective surgical procedures or to seek procedures that are not available in his neighborhood.

The wide popularity of medical tourism has caused the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to recognize that surgical care has become more readily available in a wider global market, and that this phenomenon is here to stay. And hence, the College recently released an official "Statement on Medical and Surgical Tourism" to guide those who choose to seek surgical care abroad.

Medical Tourism is no longer limited to outbound medical tourism i.e. Americans seeking care outside of the country. Domestic medical tourism is gathering pace as more and more Americans are now crossing state borders to take advantage of cheaper prices available for quality health care out-of-state. It's amazing to know that the price differential on healthcare within the same country can be tremendous if only you take the trouble to shop for it. Here's how..

Uninsured Americans also are shopping around for surgery in the U.S. in record numbers. Rodney Larson, a self-employed electrician from Minnesota, used Healthbase Online Inc. to arrange a triple heart bypass at Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He paid $13,000 flat fee for the surgery, about $90,000 dollars less than the rate for uninsured patients in Minnesota.

Seeking surgery abroad? Yes, it's cheap and the facilities are top notch. But, you might still be worried about medical complications that can cost you more than you had hoped to save. Check out this news. It might help alleviate your concerns.