Varicose Veins: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Thom Rooke2016August22 explains varicose veins and some of the options to deal with them. To listen, click the link below. Varicose Veins (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 21, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Annual patient reported data on outcomes of surgery
Annual data for patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) covers patients who have undergone elective inpatient surgery for four common elective procedures – hip and knee replacement, varicose vein surgery and groin hernia surgery. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - August 11, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Varicose Veins
Title: Varicose VeinsCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - August 11, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Dangerous blood clots and varicose veins: This is the REAL risk of sitting down all day
< a href="http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/694574/sitting-down-all-day-desk-TV-blood-clots-varicose-veins" > < img src="http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/694574_1.jpg"/ > < /a > < br / > < br / > SITTING at an office desk for hours on end or watching the TV for a couple of hours a night is a common part of our day. < img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/daily-express-life-and-style-health-news/~4/o_M465chQqY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/ > (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Dangers of Leaving Varicose Veins Untreated
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Varicose veins are typically seen as unsightly blemishes under the skin. But treating these dilated blood vessels is about more than just appearances. Leaving varicose veins untreated can lead to a variety of serious medical conditions. Most patients with varicose veins report symptoms of itchiness, fatigue, pain and discomfort in the legs, and swelling of the skin. In most cases, these symptoms will only get worse if the patient chooses not to see a medical professional. Individuals that suffer from the condition should take a moment to learn about who to see for varicose veins and the dangers of leaving the ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Julia Bradbury reveals how varicose vein blaster gave her confidence to wear skirts
She's walked the distance between London and New York while presenting a string of hit television shows but Countryfile star Julia Bradbury's legs embarrassed her due to her varicose veins. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The six unexpected places, including the VAGINA, where YOU could get varicose veins
VARICOSE veins will affect approximately 30 per cent of the UK population but while many people think they only appear on the lower leg, experts said they can surface anywhere on the body. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Varicose veins: Did YOU know the lumpy, painful condition could appear on the vagina?
VARICOSE veins will affect approximately 30 per cent of the UK population but while many people think they only appear on the lower leg, experts said they can surface anywhere on the body. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The legalization of off-label promotion: Vascular Solutions beat the FDA and what their victory means for medtech
Welcome to the Medsider interview series, a special new feature at MassDevice, which will appear regularly. All interviews are conducted by Scott Nelson, Founder of Medsider. We hope you enjoy them!
For as long as I can remember, at every company meeting I’ve ever been to, the topic of off-label promotion is always covered. Whether it was new-hire orientation, a national sales meeting, or some other large commercial event, the dissemination of off-label information was always presented as not only a fireable offense, but something that could get you thrown in jail. C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Covidien, Medtronic...
Source: Mass Device - June 13, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Scott Nelson Tags: Blog medsider Vascular Solutions Inc. Source Type: news
The 6 surprising places varicose veins can appear - other than your legs
Professor Mark Whiteley, a world-renowned expert on varicose veins, reveals how the unsightly, blue and green lumps can appear in other parts of the body, not just the lower legs. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
6 Myths About Varicose Veins
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Varicose veins, a vascular disease that causes swollen, twisted veins, affect up to 35 percent of the American population. They are usually found in the legs, but can appear elsewhere on the body. Also known as venous insufficiency, varicose veins occur when damaged veins have trouble sending blood from the legs to the heart.
There are a lot of myths out there about this condition. We talked to Kathleen Gibson, MD, vascular surgeon and vein specialist of Lake Washington Vascular, Bellevue, WA, to get the real deal:
Myth #1: Varicose veins are harmless.
Dr. Gibson: Varicose veins can be just a cosmetic i...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Identifying Varicose Veins
-- Varicose veins occur when blood pools in the lower leg because vascular valves don't work sufficiently to promote blood flow back to the heart.
The Society for Vascular Surgery says varicose veins:
May bulge.
Could be painful or cause a burning... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 31, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Health Tip: Identifying Varicose Veins
Title: Health Tip: Identifying Varicose VeinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/31/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/31/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - May 31, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
New investigation of endovenous laser ablation of varicose veins
(Kazan Federal University) This original study conducted by researchers from Ogarev Mordovia State University and Kazan Federal University presents the results of experiments on endovenous laser ablation of varicose veins in vitro using laser radiation of a solid-state laser and identifying the role a carbonized layer of blood in these experiments. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 10, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Medtronic touts VenaSeal data
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) today released clinical data from a study of its VenaSeal closure system, claiming consistent long-term durability and improved quality of life in patients with venous reflux disease treated with the system
The VenaSeal system 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.
To administer the adhesive, an operating physician inserts a catheter through an access site in the leg and guides it, with ultrasound, into diseased veins to administer the VenaSeal adhesiv...
Source: Mass Device - April 28, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Vascular Medtronic Source Type: news
