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Comprehensive Guide Launched to Support Health and Wellness Travelers from Mainland China and Region
Newly updated and translated into Simplified Chinese, Patients Beyond Borders' Taiwan Edition provides information on Taiwan's top healthcare options and specialties along with tips for accessing the highest quality, most affordable medical care. Patients Beyond Borders: Taiwan, Second Edition has been updated and translated into Simplified Chinese. The Taiwan Task Force
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Dental Tourism on the Rise As UK Patients Escape Increased Fees
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Increasing Focus on Medical Tourism Improves MRI Market Prospects in Egypt
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