Last Hope Clinic

by BBC | Emcell

Stem cell transplants could offer the prospect of “science fiction-like” treatments to repair the human body in the future. But some desperately ill people are looking for a cure now.

Stem cells are the factory of our entire body.

They can reproduce themselves by dividing and multiplying into identical cells, giving them the potential to form any type of tissue.

On this basis, if stem cells offer the possibility of repairing every tissue in the body, does stem cell therapy have the potential to cure diseases where the problem is at cellular level, such as Parkinson’s, multiple schlerosis, muscular dystrophy and many more?

Quite possibly, but this treatment is controversial because the cells are harvested from fertilised embryos and aborted foetuses.

Leading researchers in the US have had their funding cut by the Bush administration because of these ethical issues.

But with the science still unproven, many desperately ill people are seeking help in other countries where clinical work with embryonic stem cells is permitted, such as Ukraine.

Stem cell bank
Twenty-year-old Stefano Tricarico makes the journey from his home in Italy to a clinic in the Ukraine that he thinks will help to save or improve his life.

He has terminal muscular dystrophy and feels he must go. “I realised that it was the only chance I had if I wanted to continue to have a decent life,” he says.

In a private clinic in Kiev he meets Professor Alexander Smikodub who is offering Stefano stem cell therapy for 15,000 euro (£10,000).

Some of Professor Smikodub’s patients say he is helping them and changing their lives, but his critics say the work has not been properly scientifically tested.

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Dental Implants in Hungary: Case Study

by Prudent-Hungary

Frank Petersen, (47) lost all his upper teeth at the age of 44. He needed to wear full removable denture for 3 years. This replacement for him was not satisfactory neither from esthetics point of view, nor with regards to stability of teeth.

After careful consideration, and making several enquiries he came to us with the request of making him a new dental replacement which enables him to live normal life, without the usual risks of wearing a denture. He did not dare to smile and go out with friends any more.

Following his thorough dental check-up we proposed him to have implants, although his bone in the back of his mouth was deteriorated so badly that it was not able to have the implants supported. So we had a special solution for him.

We put the four implants into the front (teeth 14, 12, 22, 24) and for the healing period of 5 months we underlined his old denture inside, with a material that remains soft and enables him to wear the denture without significant pain.

Five months later, after the healing period he came back for the definitive replacement. It had to be a combined solution, due to lack of bone. We made the denture on the implants and for the back part we made a removable part that was attached to the implant denture with slides. This way there was no need for the palate in this denture and this could remain in his mouth all the time.

Frank liked this solution very much, as it was stable, enabled him to eat properly and live a full life as well as the esthetics of this solution was much higher than before.

He needed to learn to smile again, but of course he was happy to do so.

Frank had been a heavy smoker of daily 20-25 cigarettes. This was the main cause for the loss of his natural teeth. Smoking is a high risk factor with implants, so we asked him to give up smoking. Unfortunately, he was not able to give up totally, but today he has reduced the number of cigarettes to 8-10 for a day. For 14 days after the implant operation by him, he was not smoking a single cigarette!

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Rhinoplasty – All inclusive Croatia Vacations

Rhinoplasty can make your nose smaller or bigger, it can change the shape of your nose, it can shrink the size of your nostrils or change the angle between your nose and upper lip.

Benefits of Rhinoplasty
Benefits involved with rhinoplasty include not only an improvement to the appearance, but also to breathing and self-esteem. Often times, patients have trouble breathing clearly due to tissue or cartilage blocking airways and rhinoplasty is a quick procedure to fix such issues. Self-esteem also plays a role in a patient’s decision to undergo a rhinoplasty procedure, as many feel self-conscience about the size or shape of the nose. Making the nose more aesthetically pleasing is the same as getting dental work done to improve features if one is unhappy with his or her appearance.

Come to Makarska, Croatia, make your nose look the way you’ll like it!!!

• Complete Rhinoplasty  2,300 – 3,000 EUR Only 
• Rhinoplasty plus Septoplasty- Nasal Function/ breathing problems in 3,500 EUR Only

Package price includes:

• Flight
• Airport transfers & transportation
• Personal bilingual assistant
• The surgical procedure with Anesthetist fees
• 5 -8 nights in a hotel next to clinic on a halfboard basis
• Complete haematology tests analysis

Please Click Here to request more information about Rhinoplasty from Dr. Branko Gkusac.

How to shed unwanted pounds! 2 Weeks Weightloss Program

In past two decades Terme Selce have developed unique way to create effective programmes, that enable quick recovery and increase treatment results. All this, with no hospital enviroment, but in a family warm atmosphere. 

Now Offering 2 Weeks Weight loss program with

• Medical Examination and Monitoring
• Final Recommendation
• Different Therapeutic Procedures
• Individual Education on Health and Dieting
• Full Board
• Single Occupancies.

Our programmes are recognised by professional and non professional sportsmen, showbiz individuals, managers and tourists from all over the World.

Duration of stay	Price Per 1 person w/program
14days & 13nights	€ 2,475

*The Package is tailored for people without any other sinificant health problems, though if that is the case, our physicians reserve the right of changing pre set therapy, still respecting the given price.

*Prices valid until May 1st 2009 and from September 20th until the end of the year. For the months of May 1st–September 20th an overall increase of cca. 15% in the summer months due to high season and hotel prices.

Please Click Here to request more information about this AMAZING weightloss program from Terme Selce.

The First Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress

We are excited to announce the Medical Tourism Association, in partnership with Monterrey Healthcare City, are sponsoring the First Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress on April 27^th-29^th 2009.

The 1st Latin America Medical Tourism Congress will feature up to 400 attendees from over 25 countries and will focus on the high quality of healthcare available through Medical Tourism in Latin America. It will also bring together the stakeholders in Latin American medical tourism for the ultimate networking event and educational opportunities.

 

Come to this amazing Congress and network with attendees from over 25 countries to uncover the many possibilities of this exciting medical tourism industry!

 To receive the special Medical Tourism Association and PlacidWay discount please go to: www.mtcregistration.com. Register today and receive 10% off your Conference Registration!

 Promotional Code: MTAPlacidWay

 Please contact Jessica Johnson, jjohnson@medicaltourismcongress.com or by phone: 561-792-6676, if you have any questions or trouble registering!

 See you in Monterrey!