Health Tip: Managing Varicose Veins
-- Varicose veins are swollen, visible veins that pop up in the legs and elsewhere. They are commonly triggered by veins that don't support adequate blood flow, allowing blood to pool.
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute suggests:
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Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Health Tip: Managing Varicose Veins
Title: Health Tip: Managing Varicose VeinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - April 26, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
The 'varicose vein' that was actually a WORM
The unidentified 42-year-old, who was treated at Peking Union Medical College ,China, was found to have the larvae of a hookworm in his foot, causing an intensely itchy rash. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Man suffering from varicose veins undergoes MIRACLE treatment
A FAMILY man who was too ashamed to show his bare legs because of severe varicose veins has undergone a procedure to remove them. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experts Say Your Standing Desk Is Basically Useless
It made sense at the time. If sitting for hours a day is linked to obesity, heart disease and early death, then surely standing or walking while working could help office-goers protect themselves from these health maladies. But a new analysis found that it’s still unclear whether standing or treadmill desks have any positive effect at all on health. What's more, it’s not even clear whether having these new kinds of desks significantly reduces the amount of time a person sits during the work day. The analysis of 20 previous studies -- together including a total of 2,174 participants -- was co...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 22, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Health effects of sit-stand desks and interventions aimed to reduce sitting at work are still unproven
An updated Cochrane Review, published today in the Cochrane Library, says that the benefits of a variety of interventions intended to reduce sitting at work are very uncertain.Millions of people worldwide sit at a desk all day, and over recent years this has led to increased levels of physical inactivity in the work place. Health experts have warned that long periods of sitting can increase the risk of heart disease and obesity. There are a number of different approaches to reduce the amount of time we spend sitting down while at work. One option that is increasing in popularity is the sit-stand desk. These are desks that ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - March 17, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: nowens at cochrane.org Source Type: news
MassDevice.com +3 | The top 3 medtech stories for February 29, 2016
Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three medtech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
3. Report: Toshiba to sell entire medical equipment biz
Toshiba reportedly plans to sell its entire medical equipment unit, Toshiba Medical Systems, rather than just a controlling stake, setting the stage for an aggressive bidding war that could drive the purchase price much higher than the $3.5 ...
Source: Mass Device - February 29, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: News Well Plus 3 Source Type: news
Vascular Solutions, CEO Root beat criminal charges in off-label promotion case
A federal jury last week acquitted Vascular Solutions (NSDQ:VASC) and CEO Howard Root of charges that they ran an off-label promotion scheme for its now-discontinued Vari-Lase varicose vein treatment.
A grand jury in the U.S. District Court for Western Texas indicted Maple Grove, Minn.-based Vascular Solutions and Root in November 2014, alleging that they created a “Short Kit” version of the Vari-Lase device after an unidentified competitor won FDA clearance for a radiofrequency ablation device to treat perforator veins, because Vari-Lase was only cleared for treating superficial veins.
Vascular Solutions,...
Source: Mass Device - February 29, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Legal News Vascular Vascular Solutions Inc. Source Type: news
Surgeon Mark Whiteley who pioneered keyhole operations tackles painful piles
After pioneering keyhole operations to fix varicose veins, Professor Mark Whiteley, who runs The Whiteley Clinic in Surrey, is now tackling piles via a pinhole incision in the patient's neck. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The New Face of Varicose Veins
CHICAGO. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 40-million people in the U.S. have varicose veins. And contrary to popular belief, it’s not just your grandma’s problem. The swollen, twisted veins can strike anyone at any age and, it can lead to serious medical issues. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - February 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The everyday ailment causing DEADLY blood clots – are YOU suffering from varicose veins?
ARE YOU one of the many Brits who associates varicose veins with old ladies? You might well be surprised to hear the truth. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A victim of the great vein robbery: Patients are paying over the odds for treatment
WHEN Michael Mayer became too self-conscious to wear shorts on holiday he knew it was time to do something about his unsightly varicose veins. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps may help shrink varicose veins
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have several varicose veins in my legs that aren’t bothering me other than how they look. My doctor said they are not harmful, but I’m concerned that they are going to get worse. Does having them mean I am at risk for other health problems? What’s the best way to have [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 10, 2015 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Medtronic launches VenaSeal varicose vein treatment system in US
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said today it launched its VenaSeal closure system for treating varicose veins in the lower extremities.
The treatment from the Fridley, Minn.-based medical giant uses a proprietary medical adhesive to close superficial veins in lower extremities in patients with symptomatic venous reflux, or varicose veins.
“Patients are often told their varicose veins are only a cosmetic issue, but varicose veins are a sign of a condition known as venous insufficiency, which can cause symptoms that impact quality of life, and over time can lead to more serious problems. Left untreated the venous insufficiency...
Source: Mass Device - November 9, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Vascular Medtronic Source Type: news
