nterest in Wellness and Natural, Indigenous Experiences Drives Surge in Popularity of Hot Springs Worldwide The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) today announced that the first-ever global gathering, bringing together hot springs operators and industry leaders from around the world, will be held Monday, October 7, 2013, at

Hip Replacement Market to Grow as More Young People Face Arthritis --Total Hip Replacement market to hit $7.1 billion by 2019 --US to maintain top status with 57% market share The Total Hip Replacement (THR) market is estimated to reach a value of $7.1 billion by 2019, due

by Priscilla PrasenaThe success rate is 60 percent, contributing significantly to the country’s reputation as a destination for medical tourists. (freemalaysia.com)— Malaysia’s high success rate in treating infertility is a major factor in making the country one of the world’s top destinations

by Jordan Robertson Sand, Sun and Surgery (mobile.bloomberg.com)—Summer's finally here, which means hordes of travelers are packing planes in search of fun and sun. But many others are instead grabbing their passports to get some medical care. About seven million people travel

by Megan Willet (businessinsider.com) — Medical tourism is a booming $100-billion industry, and it's only becoming more popular as technology improves and more countries look to cash in on the trend. But medical tourism is not without risks, and anyone considering going

The markets for blood products, blood tests and blood processing equipment are evolving with the help of new products, technologies, and equipment. The key driving forces impacting the blood industry include the cost of collection and processing, technological advances, an aging population, demand

Intermedika Consulting is an international healthcare consulting firm that provides strategic consulting services to hospitals, investors and medical tourism promotion organizations. The principals are senior healthcare executives credited with transforming Bumrungrad International Hospital into one of the world's leading medical tourism destinations.

      September 12-13, 2013 – Shanghai, China To learn more or to register click here.

December 19-22, 2013 – Istanbul Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey To learn more or to register click here.

by Sananda Sahoo (thenational.ae) — Outbound medical tourism from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Europe and North America is on the rise as visitors from the UAE combine treatments with vacation plans, according to the travel industry. This is despite travel agencies in