Pine Bark Extract Effective for Varicose and Spider Veins After Pregnancy
According to a new peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Angiology, Pycnogenol(R) (pic-noj-en-all), a standardized natural plant extract from French maritime pine tree bark, may significantly improve the appearance, swelling and discomfort of pregnancy-induced varicose veins and spider vein clusters. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 10, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Varicose Veins Source Type: news
PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)
(MedPage Today) -- This weeks topics include the effect of education on prenatal testing, Ebola estimates, varicose vein therapy, and PET scanning to diagnose lung cancer. (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - September 27, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Varicose Veins: Laser, Foam, and Surgery Equally EffectiveVaricose Veins: Laser, Foam, and Surgery Equally Effective
Although laser, foam, and surgery have equivalent clinical efficacy, there were fewer complications after laser treatment and a lower ablation rate after treatment with foam. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 25, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Study suggests preferred treatment for varicose veins
An NIHR-funded study comparing different treatments for varicose veins has found laser treatment to be the preferred treatment.Around 30 to 40 percent of adults in the UK suffer from varicose veins. These are swollen and tortuous veins that are caused by valves in the vein becoming leaky, resulting in increased pressure in the veins. People with... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - September 25, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Varicose Vein Treatments All Work, but Aren't Quite Equal
Title: Varicose Vein Treatments All Work, but Aren't Quite EqualCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/24/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/25/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - September 25, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Varicose Vein Treatments: Surgery and Laser Therapy Better Than Foam Sclerotherapy (FREE)
By Murad Alam, MD, MSCI
Surgical ligation and luminal laser ablation are both better than foam sclerotherapy for treating varicose veins, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study.U.K. researchers randomized nearly 800 patients with primary varicose veins to foam, … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - September 25, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Varicose Vein Treatments All Work, but Aren't Quite Equal
Study found minor differences between three therapies (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - September 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Varicose Vein Treatments All Work, but Aren't Quite Equal
Study found minor differences between three therapies
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Varicose Veins (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covidien acquires Sapheon and its VenaSeal varicose vein treatment
Covidien acquires Sapheon and its minimally invasive VenaSeal device for treating varicose veins for an undisclosed amount.
Covidien, Sapheon IncNews Well, Medtronic buys Covidien, Mergers & Acquisitions, Peripheral Artery Diseaseread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - August 28, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
Latest PROMs data from HSCIC
The patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) programme focuses on four procedures - knee replacements; varicose vein surgery; hip replacements; and groin hernia surgery and reports on results at provider, CCG and national level. More .... (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - August 18, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
NICE backs newer treatment alternatives for varicose veins
People with varicose veins should be offered less invasive treatments before doctors resort to surgery, health officials have said. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - August 14, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Eve McGowan ready for the beach after surgery stripped her varicose veins
It's a small but significant step for me. This summer, I will be proudly unveiling my legs, writes EVE MCGOWAN. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Varicose Veins: Diagnosis, Management, and TreatmentVaricose Veins: Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment
Get an updated analysis of short- and long-term treatment outcomes from newer varicose vein procedures. Journal for Nurse Practitioners (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 10, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nursing Journal Article Source Type: news
Health Tip: Could I Develop Varicose Veins?
Risk factors include advancing age
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Varicose Veins (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Could I Develop Varicose Veins?
Title: Health Tip: Could I Develop Varicose Veins?Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 1, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
