breakingtravelnews.com -Terms such as ?medical tourism' and ?global healthcare' get thrown around a lot by medical industry experts who are looking for the ?next big thing' in terms of treatments, but the truth is, medical tourism (including dental work, cosmetic surgery and fertility treatments) is experiencing a surge in popularity,

by Vicky Karantzavelou traveldailynews.com - The use of state-of-the-art medical imaging devices in the private sector to attract medical tourism has steadied in growth of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) market in Egypt. Although slow political transition will limit demand in the short-to-medium term, the market will be sustained

Mapfre Assistance Offers Travel Assistance to the Clients of the Hungarian Oil Company MOL MAPFRE ASSISTANCE offers Travel Assistance to the clients of the MOL oil company in Hungary and its bordering countries. The company is seeking to establish a more solid relationship with its consumers through products of value

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.