A lot has changed in the treatment of varicose veins in the past few decades. Treatments that involve lasers and radiofrequency were fully embraced in the early 2000s as great progress in the field. Endovenous treatments, for example, were developed by Dutch dermatologists and are minimally invasive techniques that have revolutionized the treatments and recoveries […]
Nurses represent a large section of the healthcare workforce. In the year 2020, our healthcare workers were suddenly catapulted into the spotlight as they worked the frontlines of the dangerous and capricious pandemic that wreaked havoc in so much of our society. Nurses and doctors have always done heroic work. The nature of these demanding […]
When you walk into a clinic today there are many aspects, from the equipment to the procedures, to the education of the staff and physicians, that are derived from a great history of scientific exploration. Human beings have always been curious about the physical body and about the world around them, so the discoveries of […]
We only need to look at one small section of the human anatomy to be reminded of nature’s absolute magnificence and complexity. For example, the fact that as newborns we have about 300 bones that eventually fuse together, or the fact that our skin is essential in the production of Vitamin D which is necessary […]
You’ve likely heard of, seen, or know of a loved one who has suffered from varicose veins. Many times, varicose veins are mistaken for a merely cosmetic issue, but it goes deeper than that. According to some estimates, about 25% of the global adult population suffers from venous reflux disease or a more serious form […]
The first few months of 2020 certainly held a surprise for most of us. For many people, lives were uprooted and shuffled around, causing a wild readjustment to life in quarantine. For others, like nurses or other medical workers, they suddenly found themselves on what was called the ‘frontlines’ of a crisis. At the time […]
Varicose veins are a condition that happens when faulty valves in the veins allow the blood to flow in the wrong direction or allow it to pool. It’s relatively common, as varicose veins affect 50% of women and 45% of men. These veins are enlarged, swollen, and twisted; they often appear blue or purple. Sometimes, […]
Like so much of our medical advancements, they seem so commonplace today that we hardly blink an eye. Most people associate ultrasound technology with prenatal care—seeing that cute little baby for the first time. The technology of ultrasound, however, extends into other areas of the medical field. It has helped different treatments take great strides […]
The holiday season is well-known for delightful foods, the gift of giving, and staying warm in your home all day. Despite the joy that winter activities bring, they can pose a threat to your health! It might be a challenge to push yourself to get some exercise or make a trip to the gym, but […]
If you’ve been suffering from varicose veins, it is recommended to consider sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is a procedure that involves injecting chemicals, known as sclerosing agents, into damaged veins. In addition to diminishing the appearance of varicose veins, it is also intended to help reduce the pain or side effects caused by this condition. Some of […]
