News and facts about French healthcare.

Innovative treatment of carcinoma of the anal canal using speed Arc Therapy. Oncologist Idriss Troussier.Young but already well-known French oncologist Idriss Troussier received the Lucien Mallet Prize and was named the Best Radiotherapist in France in 2014 thanks to his work in the field of radiotherapy treating rectal oncology. (Un carcinome épidermoïde du ca..

Our doctors consult healthy people to keep them healthy and young as long as possible. During personal consultations, oncologist talks about the rules that are followed by French oncologists to avoid the appearance of oncology and to be able to recognize the first signs of it. If you stick to the advice of Medifrance’s doctors, one of the bonuses becomes a notic..

In 2019, France began applying targeted therapy for the purposes of multiple breast cancer metastases treatment. If drugs like Avastin have long spread around the world, the use of Abemaciclib requires close monitoring by doctors with targeted therapy specializations. This is due to the fact that the possible outcome of this drug is strictly individual in each an..

French ABC-facelift is an atraumatic rejuvenation technique. Minus 20 years in just 24 hours!“Just a night out after the surgery, our patients already calmly drink coffee at the terrace. '' - Patrick Baraf reassures.Here are some frequently asked questions to the French surgeon Patrick Baraf, creator of the non-traumatic facelift, who operates in a clinic on the Cham..

 The term “medical tourism” is firmly established in everyday life. Medical tourism implies a trip to another country in order to obtain medical care. Medical care may include a second opinion (consultation with the doctor), a check-up, and the treatment itself. The main reasons why patients prefer to get treatment abroad are affordable prices, more modern..

Cirrhosis. Stem cell therapy for terminally ill patients This article is a partial translation of the scientific publication “Cell Transplantation, Modern Treatment Method, and Prospects,” medical journal Rev Med Suisse.Regenerative medicine restores the function of an organ or its damaged part. The transplantation of organs and cells is the real breakthrough ..

The international investigation has shown that prostheses and implants can be hazardous to our health!  250 journalists from 36 countries participated in this investigation.The following implantable materials were examined:- Insulin pumps,- Pacemakers,- Breast implants,- Shoulder and knee joint prostheses. The shocking report was published in November 2018 &ndas..

Artificial intelligence in medicine. Interactive therapeutic robot Paro in French clinics  You may think that this article is devoted to new surgical robots performing surgeries of varying complexity, or nurse robots delivering medications to patients. It is not so. Now we will talk about a cute robotic seal that is used in France to give emotional support to pat..

Alex was born in 2017 with a rare heart disease called “Tetralogy of Fallot”, which condemned him to death. In addition, he had serious pulmonary pathologies. Now Alex is just over a year old, and he is perfectly healthy. He is alive thanks to Dr. Fabio Cuttone and his professionalism. He did the impossible and gave Alex a healthy future. Dr. Fabio Cuttone op..

– Please, introduce yourself. – My name is Dr. Thierry Guetta. I am a urological surgeon and an andrologist in Paris, now practicing in Neuilly. – Tell us, please, where did you get your experience? – I am a former intern of Paris hospitals, a former Head of the Urology Department at Cochin Hospital. In 2008 together with my collea..

Mammary hypoplasia is defined by the underdeveloped volume of breasts in relation to the general physique of the patient. It can be a result of underdevelopment of the gland during puberty, or it may appear again because of loss of glandular volume (pregnancy, weight loss, hormonal imbalance…). Lack of volume can be associated with ptosis (“falling” bre..

Sarcoma is one of the rare cancers which management in an “expert center” is crucial for the prognosis of patients. Gustave Roussy has a dedicated team that works tirelessly to improve the knowledge of this pathology. Sarcoma is a rare malignant tumor that develops from the supporting tissues of the human body, such as muscles, ligaments, joints, fatty tissue,..