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Blood Clotting Mutation Affects 1-2% of the Population

By |September, 30, 2014|Categories: Vein Conditions|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

A point mutation (G20210A) in the Factor II (prothrombin) gene is the second most common cause of inherited blood clots and accounts for 20% of the inherited blood clotting disorders. The incidence of this mutation [...]

Preventing Vein Disease

By |September, 29, 2014|Categories: Vein Conditions|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

It is impossible to prevent an inherited tendency toward having varicose veins, but it is certainly possible to take measures that will help. Remember that varicose veins are veins that have been stretched so often [...]

Correlation Between Restless Leg Syndrome and Varicose Veins

By |September, 25, 2014|Categories: Vein Conditions|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Varicose veins and venous insufficiency are neglected causes for restless leg syndrome.  Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by throbbing, pulling, creeping, or other unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable, [...]

Union Tribune Talks To Dr. Bunke About Varicose Veins

By |September, 9, 2014|Categories: In the Media, Media|Tags: , , |0 Comments

In today's issue of the Union Tribune San Diego, September 9, 2014, journalist Erinn Hutkin highlights the advances in varicose vein treatments in her article in the Health Section, titled, 'New Procedure For Treating Varicose Veins [...]

Rejuvahealth Compression Socks on Zulilly.com

By |September, 8, 2014|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

One of our favorite designer compression stockings, Rejuvahealth will be having a flash sale on Zulilly.com tomorrow, September 9th and 11th.  Make sure to check it out to find great bargains of medical-grade, high-quality compression. [...]