What causes varicose veins? THIS is why condition occurs - and it might surprise you
VARICOSE veins are swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They may be blue or dark purple and are often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance. Hundreds of people suffer with the condition - but many don ’t know what causes them, or even how to reduce symptoms. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
An atypical case of suicide by stab wound - Fombellida-Velasco L, S ánchez-Pérez JD.
An extraordinary case of suicide by stabbing wound is presented. It is a wound produced by a cannula or hollow tube that the victim put into a large varicose vein caused by an arteriovenous fistula used for dialysis, creating an exsanguination.
An anal... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 21, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
Opioid Use Common Even After Minor Surgery
This study shows that new chronic opioid use after surgery may be one of the most common complications after surgery,” said lead study author Dr. Chad Brummett of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
“Given that the rates of new chronic use did not differ between major and minor surgery, this suggests that patients continue to use their opioids for reasons other than the pain from the surgery,” Brummett added by email.
Addressing patients’ acute pain during their recovery from surgery may be a way to prevent them from becoming a statistic in the opioid epidemic, he suggested.
About 50 million pe...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Which Surgery Patients Don't Stop Taking Opioids When They Should?
The first time many patients in the United States take prescription opioid painkillers is following surgery. But not everyone puts away the pills: In a new study, researchers found that 6 percent of patients continued to use the drugs for at least three months after surgery.
The researchers wanted to know more about why some people continue to use the drugs while others don’t, so they looked at the types of surgery people had. But it turned out that it didn’t matter whether someone had a major operation, such as bariatric surgery or a hysterectomy, or a minor procedure, such as varicose vein removal; there was ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 14, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Ease Varicose Veins
-- Varicose veins are swollen, bulging blood vessels that usually form in the legs. And while you may not be able to prevent them, you may be able to stop them from getting worse.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute suggests:
If you... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 28, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Health Tip: Ease Varicose Veins
Title: Health Tip: Ease Varicose VeinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/28/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/28/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - March 28, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
The ideal process for launching your medical device in the UK: Interview with Michael Branagan-Harris, CEO of Device Access UK
Welcome to the Medsider interview series, a regular feature at MassDevice. All interviews are conducted by Scott Nelson, Founder of Medsider and Group Director for WCG. We hope you enjoy them!
Michael Branagan-Harris is the CEO of Device Access UK and has been involved in the marketing of medical devices to the National Health Service (NHS) for the last 27 years. Products he’s commercialized range from simple wound dressings to the introduction of the Lap Band for obesity, endovascular graph repair, endo-laparoscopic surgery, and the DaVinci robot.
Since incorporating Device Access UK in 2010, Michael and his team...
Source: Mass Device - March 8, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Danielle Kirsh Tags: Blog medsider Source Type: news
Woman nearly lost both legs after varicose vein removal
Donna Zavaglia, 42, from Victoria, had a varicose vein procedure when she was 30 years old. But she nearly died after contracting necrotising fasciitis and had to undergo 18 surgeries. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Varicose veins: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Peter Gloviczki, will provide an overview of?varicose veins.?While often just a cosmetic concern, in some cases, varicose veins can cause pain and discomfort that?requires treatment. To listen, click the link below. Varicose veins (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 1, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Are YOU plagued by varicose veins? From relaxing hot baths to underfloor heating, expert reveals how winter can make your symptoms worse …
EXCLUSIVE: Dr David West, an interventional radiologist and founder of Veincentre, a specialist vein removal clinic based in London, reveals the most common triggers of vein issues during winter. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This Specific Type Of Exercise Improves Men's Fertility
If you’re a man who spends a little more time on the couch than you want to admit, and you’re planning to start trying for a baby soon, here’s some advice: Exercise could significantly improve the quality of your sperm.
Specifically, moderate steady state cardio like jogging could improve your sperm’s speed, shape and volume, according to a new study published in the journal Reproduction.
How different exercises affected the quality of men’s sperm
A six-month study among 261 previously sedentary men in Iran found that those who were randomly assigned to start exercising on a ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This Specific Type Of Exercise Improves Men's Fertility
If you’re a man who spends a little more time on the couch than you want to admit, and you’re planning to start trying for a baby soon, here’s some advice: Exercise could significantly improve the quality of your sperm.
Specifically, moderate steady state cardio like jogging could improve your sperm’s speed, shape and volume, according to a new study published in the journal Reproduction.
How different exercises affected the quality of men’s sperm
A six-month study among 261 previously sedentary men in Iran found that those who were randomly assigned to start exercising on a ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - December 7, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Pelvic congestion syndrome: Condition caused by INTERNAL varicose veins can cause IBS
PELVIC Congestion Syndrome is a medical condition instigated by internal varicose veins in the lower abdomen and pelvis, which cannot be seen on the surface. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
#MayoClinicRadio podcast: 9/3/16
Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 9/3/16 On Mayo Clinic Radio, vascular surgeon Dr. Peter Gloviczki explains how treatment options for varicose veins have improved. He also shares his own personal story of how magic helped him become a doctor. Also on the program, women's sexual health expert Dr. Jordan Rullo will share the findings of a recent study [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 5, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
In Klinefelter Syndrome Patients, What are the Common Behavioral Problems?
Discussion
Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a common genetic abnormaly with a prevalence of 1 in ~650 male births. It was first described in 1942 by Dr. Harry Klinefelter. It is associated with at least one extra X chromosome with the most common karyotype (~80% of patients) being 47 XXY. Other karyotypes are seen along with mosaicism. It is believed that although it is very prevalent, only about 25-33% of people with KS are identified. About 10% are identified before puberty with the rest usually identified because of hypogonadism and tall stature especially in teenage years or due to infertility in adulthood. KS is diagnosed...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 29, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
