1, 11, 2013

Dr. Oz discusses DVT (blood clots in the veins)

2013-11-01T15:22:46-07:00

Yesterday, the Emmy award-winning television show, Dr. Oz featured information about blood clots in the veins, specifically, deep venous thrombosis (DVT).  He demonstrated how they can break off and travel to the heart and lungs. But, what was missing from this segment was more information about what causes DVT and how can you prevent them.

What […]

Dr. Oz discusses DVT (blood clots in the veins)2013-11-01T15:22:46-07:00

7, 11, 2011

What Is the Correlation Between Restless Legs Syndrome and Venous Insufficiency?

2011-11-07T05:01:21-08:00

Patients with varicose veins often report a feeling of restless legs, especially at night when in bed. In our study, about 30% of patients with varicose veins complained of restless legs. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor movement disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an urge to move them. There are […]

What Is the Correlation Between Restless Legs Syndrome and Venous Insufficiency?2011-11-07T05:01:21-08:00

9, 7, 2011

Immigrants at Ellis Island Turned Away for Varicose Veins?

2011-07-09T22:18:45-07:00

It’s hard to believe that immigrants entering the United States through EllisIsland, in the early 1900’s could be considered as unfit if they had varicose veins.  But, historical documents suggest that Doctors had only seconds to examine each passenger, checking for 60 symptoms, from anemia to varicose veins. Each person was then asked a set […]

Immigrants at Ellis Island Turned Away for Varicose Veins?2011-07-09T22:18:45-07:00

31, 8, 2010

Alleviating Burdens

2010-08-31T02:38:01-07:00

We understand the importance of excellent health care and its impact on healthy living. That’s we’re pleased to announce our new partnership with Scripps Employee Health Insurance and ChaseHealthAdvance. With a new easy-to-use payment option, we’re able to offer this plan to employees and family members of the Scripps Healthcare System. Through this partnership, patients […]

Alleviating Burdens2010-08-31T02:38:01-07:00

Why Me?

2010-08-27T00:07:37-07:00

Perhaps you’re wondering why you’ve developed varicose veins. While heredity might be the leading cause, age, weight, gender, hormones, and occupation can also play a role. Although they can develop at any age, varicose veins tend to worsen with the more birthdays you celebrate. With each year, it might also be more difficult to maintain […]

Why Me?2010-08-27T00:07:37-07:00
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