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Privacy concerns and challenges with informed consent in medical tourism
Trop Doct. 2024 Feb 21:494755241234947. doi: 10.1177/00494755241234947. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38383996 | DOI:10.1177/00494755241234947 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - February 22, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Isaac Ks Ng Source Type: research

Gastric outlet obstruction due to an intragastric balloon in a patient returning from the Caribbean
CT abdomen-pelvis showing an obstructing mass occupying the patient's stomach. Key Clinical MessageGastric outlet obstruction can be a dangerous complication of intragastric balloons, as it can result in severe metabolic alkalosis. As weight loss procedures and medical tourism become more popular, physicians should have a high index of suspicion for complications of invasive procedures, particularly in returning travelers.AbstractIntragastric balloons for weight loss have decreased in frequency in the United States. However, they are still frequent in low- and middle-income countries. Severe complications occur in less tha...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Maria Florencia Martins, Alejandro De la Hoz Gomez, Alan Manivannan, Ayelet Shapira‐Daniels, Christine Lee Campbell Reardon Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Mistrust of the Nigerian health system and its practical implications: Qualitative insights from professionals and non-professionals in the Nigerian health system
ConclusionThis study adds to the understanding of health system mistrust. Findings offer practical implications for mitigating mistrust of the Nigerian health system. Avenues of inquiry for future work are also offered. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research

Medical tourism among Indonesians: a scoping review
International medical travel or medical tourism is not a new phenomenon in many countries, including among Indonesians. Indonesia is reported as a major source of patients from the lower, middle, to upper clas... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - January 10, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Gregorius Abanit Asa, Nelsensius Klau Fauk, Caitlan McLean and Paul Russell Ward Tags: Research Source Type: research

HPR173 Supply-Side Stakeholders ’ Opinions and Perspectives on the Development of Medical Tourism in the Region of Thessaly, Greece
To explore the views and perspectives of health and hotel managers regarding the development of medical tourism in the region of Thessaly. (Source: Value in Health)
Source: Value in Health - December 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: G. Giannake, M. Geitona, D. Latsou, M. Hatzikou Source Type: research

Cerebral vasospasm due to Fusarium solani meningitis: A complication from medical tourism. Case report and literature review
Medical tourism is expanding globally, with patients seeking cosmetic procedures abroad. To date, little information is known regarding the risks and outcomes of cosmetic tourism, especially potential stroke complications. Here, we present a case of fungal meningitis in the setting of medical tourism leading to ischemic strokes and vasospasm. (Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases)
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Vijaya Lakshmi Valaparla, Pankhuri Banerjee, Awab Elnaeem, Tripti Sharma, Sandeep Bhatt, Zeeshan Memon, Hashem Shaltoni, Alok Dabi, Jorge M. Rodr íguez-Fernández Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Investigating the quality of Iranian hospitals ’ websites and their association to the Province’s share of medical tourism
This study aims to investigate the quality of Iranian hospitals ’ web... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - November 14, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Fatemeh Shaygani, Soodeh Jahangiri, Mohammad Hassan Zahed Roozegar, Zahra Kavosi and Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh Tags: Research Note Source Type: research

Challenges associated with Global Bariatric Medical Tourism
Ir Med J. 2023 Aug 17;116(7):809.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37606236 (Source: Ir Med J)
Source: Ir Med J - August 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: A Dhannoon U Atukoralalage A Dhannoon R Sehgal C G Collins Source Type: research