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Politicians of any country are often broadcasting about huge success achieved by domestic healthcare system. We can hear from the TV screens how life expectancy rises rapidly, how advanced clinics save patients with the most dangerous diseases. Meanwhile, have you seen at least somebody from the state’s...

Endoscopic operations continue to displace traditional open surgical interventions. In recent years, endoscopy has been introduced into the field of neurosurgery. It allows a surgeon to perform tough operations on the brain and spinal cord with minimal tissue damage.

Certain genetic breakdowns or mutations in the DNA code of some cells lead to cancer in the human body. Some gene mutations are inherited. Others are acquired. Finding a mutation, you can choose the right medicine to destroy the tumour.

India takes the second place on the list of countries with the largest population. Therefore providing high-quality medical care becomes a demanding task under these circumstances. That is why the medical sector in this country is constantly being developed, improved and updated. More and more hospitals successfully...

Medical tourism is widespread in Germany. This country is attractive for patients from all over the world, because everyone can receive medical care here for the same price and of the same quality as a German citizen can. There is no need to wait very long for treatment and the prices for healthcare services here are more affordable than...

The quality ofhealthcare in some countries is not able to always satisfy the needs of its citizens. People cannot receive adequate care in severe cases or when suffering from a rare disease. High rate of diagnostic errors is marked in the states with poorly developed healthcare system. Even treatment of simple illnesses often turn into...

European hospitals admit more people each year who live outside the European Union. This happens despite the fact that the price of treatment for out-of-town patients is often higher than in their home country. What is the reason for this? What makes people entrust their lives and health to European doctors?

Hepatitis is a term used for liver inflammation. It can develop due to various causes. The most common hepatitis is caused by viruses or toxic chemical compounds.  Occasionally, patients can have radiation-induced (caused by radiation) or autoimmune hepatitis.