Blasting the legs with high energy sound waves could treat varicose veins
The experimental treatment, known as echotherapy (shown), takes just minutes and leaves patients scar-free. Varicose veins affect tens of millions of people in the UK. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mother with varicose veins so painful she struggled to walk was refused NHS treatment TWELVE times
Shannon Hutchinson, 30, of Telford, Shropshire, claims she kept being 'fobbed off' by her GP. Eventually she paid for private treatment as her mental health was suffering. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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How would you describe your company to someone outside of your industry? Vein911 is a leading provider of both medical and cosmetic vein care including varicose veins, ankle swe lling, restless legs, night cramps, venous leg ulcers, and cosmetically disturbing veins of the hands, face and legs. Our world-class vein treatment centers offer state of the art… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - April 3, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Chris Erickson Source Type: news
What is a venous skin ulcer?
Roughly 500,000 to 600,000 people in the U.S. each year develop venous ulcers, effectively making them the most common type of skin ulcer, according to the Cleveland Clinic. While anyone can develop skin ulcers, you may be at a higher risk of a venous one if you have a history of leg swelling, varicose veins, obesity or frequent blood cots.
Here’s your quick guide to venous skin ulcers:
Patients with varicose veins are at a higher risk of developing a venous skin ulcer.
What is a venous skin ulcer?
Venous ulcers are the result of poor circulation in the veins. Instead of being sent back to the heart, blood p...
Source: Advanced Tissue - April 2, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care wound healing Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Treatment and prevention of spider veins
Spider veins are smaller and thinner than varicose veins and usually appear on the face or legs. They are generally painless and do not cause any health problems. However, some people may wish to treat them for cosmetic reasons. Learn more about the causes, treatment, and prevention of spider veins here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
When to Treat Varicose Veins
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 -- About half of the population will one day have a vein problem.
For some, it will involve the thinner, blotchy spider veins that don ' t bother some people, but cause itching or burning in others. Still others will be... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 17, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
When to Treat Varicose Veins
Title: When to Treat Varicose VeinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/17/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/17/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - January 17, 2019 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - December 28, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What are the benefits of witch hazel?
Witch hazel has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, so many people use it at home for common complaints, such as acne or varicose veins. Learn more. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Source Type: news
Tall people may be more prone to varicose veins
(Reuters Health) - Standing above the crowd puts people at greater risk of developing varicose veins, a large genetic study suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
HHMI Fellow Alyssa Flores ’20 Shares Lead Authorship on Venous Disease Study and Receives an Early Career Investigator Award
Geisel School of Medicine student Alyssa Flores ’20, part a team of Stanford University School of Medicine researchers who published a study on venous disease in the journal Circulation, says they found height to be an unexpected risk factor in developing varicose veins. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - October 10, 2018 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Susan Green Tags: Education News Research awards medical student Source Type: news
Varicose veins treatment: What are varicose veins and how can you get rid of them?
VARICOSE veins can be unsightly and bothersome for people who have them, but despite what many think, they can also pose some health problems. But what are they and how can you get rid of them? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Taller People More Likely To Develop Varicose Veins
BOSTON (CBS) – More than 30-million people in the U.S. have varicose veins. Now according to a large Stanford study, the taller you are, the more likely you are to develop them.
Varicose veins are swollen purplish vessels that pop out on some people’s legs as they age. They can be painful, a cosmetic nuisance and may increase the risk of blood clots in the legs.
It’s currently not clear why some people get them and others don’t, so researchers studied the genetic data on almost 500,000 people and found that the same genes that predict a person’s height may also be linked to the development of vari...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - September 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated Local Watch Listen Dr. Mallika Marshall Varicose Veins Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Your height may predict your risk of varicose veins
A study led by Stanford University scientists examines the genes of nearly 500,000 participants and suggests that height may be a cause of varicose veins. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
