What’s making the news in Chartis Direct
The world of medicine and healthcare is constantly changing and if you want to stay ahead it pays to keep up to date.
Medical breakthroughs and groundbreaking initiatives like HealthChoice's private health insurance means it is important to keep abreast of what's happening - so you can make the choices that are right for you.
Which is why if it's making the news in private healthcare, here's where you'll find it.
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Experts identify cause of 'devastating' brain disorder
Posted: 13/01/2010
Though Joubert Syndrome (JBTS) is very rare, it is be a debilitating condition which can severely impair quality of life, but experts believe they may have found the cause. Read more...
New vaccine technique 'may prevent measles'
Posted: 29/09/2009
Though measles does not affect as many people as it used to, over ten million people a year still suffer from the condition. Read more...
Diabetes 'weakens the bones'
Posted: 28/09/2009
For diabetes sufferers, the condition is a daily struggle which may lead to eye problems and other physical issues. Read more...
Experts find obesity, depression and alcohol abuse link
Posted: 23/09/2009
Many people in the throes of depression often turn to the bottle or food as a means of placating themselves, but new research shows that young women are more strongly affected. Read more...
New process 'may identify cancer risks'
Posted: 03/09/2009
The cure for cancer has become the holy grail for healthcare professionals, with scientists all over the globe constantly searching for a solution. Read more...
Losing weight 'may improve asthma symptoms'
Posted: 27/08/2009
Scientists are frequently establishing links between separate diseases, with experts recently suggesting that obesity and cancer are directly connected. Read more...
New discovery 'may help diabetes and obesity treatments'
Posted: 27/08/2009
As obesity is an ever-increasing problem throughout the world, more and more people are developing its associated conditions. Read more...
Stressed people 'may be at risk'
Posted: 19/08/2009
Stress has long been linked with various medical problems and the global financial crisis has seen tension levels rise at an unprecedented rate. Read more...
Videogames 'may pose long-term health risk'
Posted: 18/08/2009
Many people spent a portion of their childhood in front of a screen with a joypad in hand, blasting aliens and attempting to jump over manholes. Read more...
Four golden rules 'severely reduce disease risk'
Posted: 11/08/2009
People can help to drastically reduce their chances of developing a deadly disease by following four golden rules, according to new research. Read more...
Breakthrough 'may help brain cancer sufferers'
Posted: 11/08/2009
Brain cancer is one of the most deadly of all cancers, largely owing to the difficulty in treating patients with the disease. Read more...
Brain exercises 'can delay dementia'
Posted: 06/08/2009
Older people have long been seeking for a way to prevent the onset of dementia, with methods ranging from herbal remedies to computer games claiming to help keep the brain healthy. Read more...
Hip and back fractures 'increase risk of death'
Posted: 05/08/2009
Thousands of elderly people are admitted to healthcare facilities each year after suffering hip and back fractures, but the falls they have experienced may actually be increasing their risk of death. Read more...
Pale-skinned people 'should avoid the sun'
Posted: 31/07/2009
People with pale skin should avoid the temptation to use tanning booths or roast in the sun in order to get a bronzed body, a specialist recommends. Read more...
Anti-smoking measure 'could be bettered'
Posted: 31/07/2009
The perils of smoking are constantly being plugged by healthcare authorities, with television and radio advertisements reinforcing the message that the habit can be seriously damaging. Read more...
Drinking tea 'a healthier option'
Posted: 30/07/2009
People looking to maintain their health when drinking at a cafe should consider ordering tea, a specialist has claimed. Read more...
Losing weight 'may help depressed people'
Posted: 29/07/2009
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have discovered that achieving a slimmer physique may be a crucial step in the process of beating the mental illness. Read more...
Skin cancer 'a big threat to Britons'
Posted: 28/07/2009
Skin cancer remains a significant threat to British holidaymakers despite the relatively gloomy climate, as thousands of natives frequently travel abroad to sample the sun. Read more...
Businesses urged to 'prepare for swine flu'
Posted: 08/05/2009
Companies have been advised to have comprehensive business continuity procedures in place should an outbreak of swine flu cripple their workforce. Read more...
Budget squeeze for NHS
Posted: 24/04/2009
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has announced a number of efficiency savings which will leave the NHS operating with a reduced budget of £2.3 billion for 2010-11. Read more...
Cancer survivors 'present healthcare obstacle'
Posted: 10/12/2008
Long-term survivors of cancer are posing new obstacles to the healthcare industry, it has been asserted. Read more...
'New market' for private health insurance
Posted: 08/12/2008
A new market will be created for the medical cover sector after the announcement of the health secretary Alan Johnson, that patients who pay privately for some end-of-life drugs will not lose their right to NHS care. Read more...
Office workers 'more susceptible' to posture problems
Posted: 02/12/2008
British workers who find themselves deskbound for the majority of the day are becoming more susceptible to posture-related health problems, one sector commentator has claimed. Read more...
Chest compressions 'help cardiac arrest victims'
Posted: 25/11/2008
Individuals who suffer a cardiac arrest should be given CPR immediately and individuals helping should not be worried if the victim gasps for air as this an indication that they are still alive, according to a new report. Read more...
UK hospitals face multimillion pound fines
Posted: 21/11/2008
Hospitals throughout the UK could be charged millions of pounds even if they manage to bring Clostridium difficile infection rates down, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has claimed. Read more...
Psychological treatment 'helps breast cancer sufferers live longer'
Posted: 17/11/2008
Psychological treatment focusing on improving mood and coping effectively can help breast cancer sufferers live longer, it has been found. Read more...
Scientists discover genetic trigger in Huntington's disease degeneration
Posted: 17/11/2008
Scientists have singled out a genetic trigger that could be a precursor for the cell degeneration witnessed in Huntington's disease sufferers. Read more...
Tailored treatment 'good for cancer'
Posted: 14/11/2008
New research indicates that a tailored approach to treating lung cancer could be beneficial for individuals with different histologies. Read more...
