THE term "varicose veins" customarily suggests, immediately, and almost exclusively, abnormal dilatations and tortuosities of the saphenous veins of the lower extremity. If one then stops to ...

Autologous arteriovenous access is the key to long-term success with hemodialysis and is strongly supported by the National Kidney Foundation's Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines.

The normal brachial-artery pulse pressure and rate of rise (730 mm. of mercury per second) indicated that severe aortic insufficiency was not present.

Sharks have special electroreceptor organs that allow the shark to sense electromagnetic fields and temperature shifts in the ocean. ©Anna Kucherova/Shutterstock.com There are at least 15 species of ...

Arm pain may be caused by injuries, overuse, arthritis, and nerve problems. Most of the time, it can be treated with rest and home care, but in some cases, arm pain can be caused by serious conditions ...

Correspondence to Dr Vineet Chopra, Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; vineetc{at}umich.edu Background While midline vascular catheters are gaining ...

Background: The present study describes the prevalence of excess weight, obesity, and high blood pressure (BP) in children from a Brazilian semiarid region (Sertão) and its association with lipid ...

Sports-related vascular insufficiency affecting the lower limbs is uncommon, and early signs and symptoms can be confused with musculoskeletal injuries. This is also the case among professional ...

The news on Damian Lillard's persistent right calf injury was not good. The veteran all-star Milwaukee Bucks guard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in his lower right leg).

Venous stasis dermatitis, or varicose eczema, involves swollen and itchy discolored skin on the lower legs. It usually occurs when venous insufficiency leads to varicose veins. It can lead to ...