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Medicine helps ‘leg men’ keep nice man gams

Posted on July 21st, 2008

Summertime, and it’s not easy to feel confident about your looks. You can’t concentrate on your swing if you’re worried that your golfing buddies are looking at the purplish cluster on your ankle. More…

Diomed to sell unit to AngioDynamics

Posted on July 21st, 2008

Diomed Holdings Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement with AngioDynamics Inc. Continue…

Ask Dr. Weil: Natural remedies for hemorrhoids

Posted on July 21st, 2008

Q. Is there an effective natural remedy for hemorrhoids? A. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus that can become inflamed, causing itching, rectal bleeding and pain that can sometimes be severe. More…

Varicose vein treatment can cure pain, unsightly lines

Posted on July 21st, 2008

Varicose veins were bringing Karrol Bruso down. Though normally an energetic person, Bruso found herself dreading getting out of bed in the morning because of her aching, tired legs. Continue…

Endoscopic ligation compared with sclerotherapy for the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.

Posted on July 21st, 2008

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Comparison of the safety and efficacy of endoscopic sclerotherapy and ligation for the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices. Click here for more…

Skin Savers

Posted on July 20th, 2008

Forget “miracle” products. Here’s what really works on spider veins, stretch marks, cellulite, and scars - and what doesn’t Susie Cushner 1 of 4 Spider Veins If the valves inside your blood vessels become weak … Click here for more…

Meta-analysis: Combination endoscopic and drug therapy to prevent variceal rebleeding in cirrhosis.

Posted on July 20th, 2008

PURPOSE: To assess whether a combination of endoscopic and drug therapy prevents overall and variceal rebleeding and improves survival better than either therapy alone. Continue…

Welcome to Aesthetics

Posted on July 20th, 2008

How and why did I get into the aesthetics business? Easy answer: I turned 40. I had never heard of Botox, much less any of the other products or services I now offer in my practice. Full story…

Medical Edge: Bartholin gland cycst should be evaluated

Posted on July 20th, 2008

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At age 61, I had an abscessed Bartholin gland cyst. I understand this is not normal at my age. Read more…

New Help for Varicose Veins

Posted on July 20th, 2008

Twenty-five-million Americans — or half of all men and women over age 50 — have varicose veins — veins that become damaged and fail to regulate blood flow from the legs to the heart. Click here for more…

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