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Diseases caused by smoking

The International Association for the Study of Cancer (IARC) has created a carcinogenic agents classification list. Carcinogens promote the regeneration of healthy cells into cancerous ones. The classification consists of 4 categories depending on the degree of carcinogenic effect. Tobacco is in the 1st (the most dangerous) category. Tobacco includes 4,000 chemical compounds, carcinogenic gases, nicotine, water and tobacco tar. Smokers face a lot of malignant formations. How, for example, a...

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How does our memory work?

How does our mind work? Why do some people remember everything in details (episodic memory), and someone recognizes only the most significant facts from the past (semantic memory)? For the first time, studies have shown that different ways of experiencing the past events in the memory are related to the individual types of the brain connections that determine the kind of person’s mind. Scientists of the Rothman Research Institute conducted a study of 66 healthy people (with the average age of 2...

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50g of processed meat increase the risk of intestinal cancer up to 18%

Experts of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have provided the research about the influence of meat on the human body. In the October press release authors presented the results of this study. The only 50g of processed meat per day can increase the risk of intestinal cancer up to 18%. Such kind of meat includes all processed meat foods (sausages, bacon, and others). Products that are used to extend shelf life or improve taste also ver...

Oncology

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Diagnosis of bowel cancer

Diagnosis of intestinal cancer at an early stage is the key to effective treatment since the disease does not manifest itself until the tumor has grown substantially. Cancer of the colon begins with the formation of polyps, most of which eventually turn into malignant tumors. If these tumors are detected on time, cancer can be avoided. That is why the regular preventive examination is so critical. What is the diagnosis of bowel cancer? Diagnosis of a colon and rectal cancers is provided by a pro...

Colonoscopy

Colon cancer

Oncology

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The most popular questions about the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer

Questions about the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer I have polyps in my colon, is there a risk of colon cancer? Not all types of polyps turn into cancer. If you have been diagnosed with polyps, it is necessary to undergo a preventive checkup every six months. According to statistics, the probability of them to become cancer is 1-50%, depending on the size and form. Large single polyps are usually removed immediately during colonoscopy. The removal of suspicious polyps completely solves t...

Colon cancer

Oncology

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The Bookimed Award Winners in 2018

Bookimed is pleased to release the 2018 Best Hospitals ranking based on our patients’ experience and reviews, quality of medical services, treatment success, and overall value in the medical facilities. The Award is aimed to provide the honors in healthcare and assist patients in making an informed choice to receive care. Each year, the Bookimed team analyzes patients' requests, preferences, needs, experience and reviews in a whole year and makes a ranking to thank medical facilities for their...

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Successful IVF: best clinics, prices, results

Where to undergo IVF procedure? This question bothers a lot of couples who want to have a child, but the only way to do it is in vitro fertilization. IVF is one of the most demanded medical procedure. A lot of clinics around the world offer this medical service, promising the result after the first attempt. Having so many options, it becomes challenging to choose. Many couples faced with the fact that they are simply lost and do not know who to trust. Because in this situation you trust not only...

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

Artificial insemination (IVF)

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Video: highly precise da Vinci Robotic Surgical System sewing a peel of a grape

15 years ago in the case of surgical intervention, a patient would be offered a traditional open surgery with all flaws of large incisions and scars, or, at best, laparoscopy. But any surgical intervention is a risk. That is why, for many years, the scientists-engineers tried to develop technologies that will help to minimize injuries and inaccuracies in the process of surgical intervention. The development of the da Vinci Surgical System has become a breakthrough in the field of medical technol...

Da Vinci Robotic System

Surgery

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Methods of AIDS treatment in Israel

In 1981 first AIDS-cases were registered, and in 2014 World Health Organization informed about 36.9 mln HIV-positive people. And each year this amount is getting higher. Israel against AIDS First cases of AIDS in Israel were registered in early 80th. Specialists connect them with the massive migration from Ethiopia. Israeli government realized a danger of a new virus. A lot of money was given for fight with AIDS. Except for the scientific research, educational programs for HIV-prevention were i...

HIV

Immunology

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Perfect vision for 8 minutes

From 10 meters to see the time on the clock? Easily! People with poor eyesight in the near future in this will help ocumetric bionic lenses. This is actively working Canadian Hart Webb, according to his idea, such a development will give a person a vision of 3x 20/20 - and this at any age! Innovative lenses will put an end to glasses and hated contact lenses - uncomfortable and expensive. Moreover, lenses of a new generation can become a good alternative, and even surpass, laser operations. Ca...

Ophthalmology

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What do you need to know about treatment in Israel?

A lot of patients suppose that Israel is the best treatment option. But is it really true? Bookimed Doctor-Coordinator tells what criteria should patients pay attention while choosing a country for treatment. How to choose a clinic in Israel? State and private medical practices develop in Israel. Stereotypes say that private clinics are more quality than state ones. But it does not concern Israel. The state has invested in the medicine for years. That is why state hospitals employ the best s...

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Breast examination. Interview with the famous professor. Part 1

Professor Fatih Agalar, the Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) member, gave an interview specifically for Bookimed patients. In the interview, he spoke about the diagnostics and treatment of breast cancer. How often do you need to undergo examinations? What are the tests for breast cancer depending on the woman age? As far as we know, malignant breast growths are one of the most common breast pathologies worldwide. Despite the fact that in women this disease is diagnosed ...

Breast cancer

Oncology

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How do Israeli oncologists treat? Unique protocols

Dr. Raanan Berger heads the Department of Oncology of one of the largest Israeli medical centers - Sheba. Professor shared information about the use of personalized protocols for treatment of cancer. Personal therapy is actively used in Israel - a treatment that is appropriate for a specific patient in a particular case. Specialists create a proper protocol basing on the results of genetic studies and after detection of the type of mutations in the tumor. In a special laboratory, the genome...

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What arguments have Bookimed patients found in favor of treatment in Turkey?

Turkey is among the top 5 countries providing the high-quality medical services to foreign patients. The standards of the Turkish healthcare services are on the same level as in Germany and Israel. Features of treatment in Turkey Since 2003 the Turkish government has engaged in the development of medicine. For achieving this objective, the Turkish Ministry of Health has launched a project to modernize the medical care sector and invested money in healthcare development. Up to 10% of the coun...

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Organ-preserving surgeries for breast cancer treatment in Israel

Why do Israeli oncologists prefer organ-preserving surgeries for breast cancer treatment? Organ-preserving operations for cancer are a priority method of surgical treatment in the Israeli clinics. High-quality medical services, high level of the specialists' experience and the effective treatment programs help to carry out the successful surgical treatment of breast cancer. What do organ-preserving operations mean? Why are they so popular in Israel? Operations preserving the breast are ba...

Breast cancer

Oncology

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Treatment of brain cancer in Israel: life-saving innovations

Patients often take the diagnosis of brain cancer as a verdict, however the situation does not correspond to the real situation in modern oncology. Brain cancer treatment in Israel includes new methods of remote removal of tumors of microsurgery and effective combinations of chemotherapy. They increase survivability in certain types of brain cancer (oligodendrogliomas, ependymomas) to 85%. The main difference between the approach of the Israeli clinics and cancer therapy in the CIS co...

Brain Cancer

Oncology

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Methods and prices for treatment of herniated disc in Israel: discectomy, laminectomy

A herniated disc is a bulging of a chondral nucleus. It appears because of a sedentary lifestyle, excessive load on the spine and a result of traumas. Herniated disc compresses the nerve fibers and causes a strong pain. If a hernia is small, it can disappear by itself, or with massage. In other cases, the help of experienced dermatologists in necessary, because it can lead to invalidization. In which cases a herniated disc is recommended to treat in Israel severe pain which cannot be...

Herniated disk

Neurosurgery

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Bookimed Awards 2017: Best Hospitals For Treatment Abroad Based On Our Experience And Patient Reviews

According to OECD, more than 50 million people yearly opt for getting medical treatment abroad. This year, over 700 patients have received expert treatment in the best world clinics with Bookimed assistance. These made a considerable part of 1,300 treatment organization requests we solved since the project launch in 2014. Having analyzed latest patient testimonials and the experience of our Coordinators, we decided to honor the best hospitals in the area of medical tourism through Boo...

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Diagnostic tests for the uterine fibroids

Diagnostics of uterine fibroids Gynecological exam Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Aspiration biopsy Where to provide an examination of uterus fibromas? Before visiting a gynecologist, answer the following questions: When did you notice the first symptoms? How did the disease develop? What, in your opinion, could provoke it? Had you any traumas or surgeries of an abdominal cavity? Have you any chronic diseases? Were you pregnant? ...

Uterine fibroids

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Symptoms of uterine fibroids

What are uterine fibroids Uterus fibroids, fibromyoma, and fibroma - what is the difference? Causes of uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids classification When are the uterine fibroids evident? How to prevent the uterine fibroids Symptoms of uterine fibroids: answer these questions to make sure you have/n't uterine fibroids Has your menstrual bleeding increased? The last 3 periods were more prolonged? Are there any clots in the secretions? Does the pain...

Uterine fibroids

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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