Varicose veins are observed among as many as 60% of all American adults, and among 50% of women. According to The National Women’s Health Information Center, by the mid 50’s, 41% of women in the US suffer from either spider or varicose veins. Often the first signs of varicose veins appear during pregnancy. However, […]
When you suffer from uterine fibroids all you want is relief. Historically, hysterectomy was the only choice for fibroid treatment. However, in 1995 the FDA approved a new, non-invasive treatment option call uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). The procedure has been performed in about 30,000 women in the United States since then. There is substantial […]
The back is a complicated system of bones and muscles. Each piece plays a vital role in your ability to move. Inactivity leads to atrophy of those intricate components. Overexertion can result in muscle and joint pain, or sore bones. Back pain can also be caused by poor posture, being overweight, ill-advised or awkward […]
Millions of people throughout the world struggle with varicose veins. While many assume they affect only the legs, varicose veins can be a considerable problem in your ankles and feet. This post includes basic information about varicose veins, as well discussing the symptoms of venous reflux disease, which leads to foot problems. What are […]
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment that shrinks fibroids and provides relief. Performed by an Interventional Radiologist, UFE is 90 percent effective in reducing symptoms caused by fibroids. Up to 75 percent of all women may have uterine fibroids, but many are unaware they have them because there are no […]
Back pain can affect anyone. From little aches that hopefully fade away with rest and medicine to deep, debilitating discomfort that makes every facet of life difficult, back pain can be tough to shake. Most back pain will go away on its own, but sometimes the source of the struggle is hard to detect. […]
Basic varicose vein information isn’t hard to come by. The impact of obesity, pregnancy, aging, and common hormonal changes are fairly common knowledge. But like all topics of interest, you’re bound to find more trivial information the deeper you dig. In that spirit, here are 7 interesting facts about varicose veins you might not have […]
The results of a recent study, published in Radiology magazine, showed that women who opted for Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) – also known as Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) – as treatment for fibroids over hysterectomy had had an equal quality of life. The Dutch study of 177 women indicated both methods were successful in improving […]
1. Abnormal veins can continue to develop over a period of years. While current treatments for varicose veins and spider veins – including Phlebectomy and Sclerotherapy – have very high success rates compared to traditional surgical treatments. However, if you suffer from weak vein valves, more abnormal veins can develop over a period of years. […]
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a procedure that involves specific, targeted blockage of blood flow to uterine fibroids. The procedure is minimally invasive, meaning it only requires a small incision in the skin. The ideal patient for Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) meets four basic criteria: Have fibroids Fibroids are symptomatic No cancer Future pregnancies are […]