Causes and Treatments for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee pain can be debilitating, and one common culprit is osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. As we age, the healthy, protective cartilage within the knee joint begins to erode. Over…
Peripheral Artery Disease: Unveiling Symptoms, Identifying Risk Factors, and Exploring Treatment Options
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a vascular condition that affects up to 20% of Americans (both men and women) age 65 and older, often lurking silently until it progresses to…
Memphis Vascular Center Opens New Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Facility for Minimally invasive procedures
Minimally invasive procedures offer a viable and less expensive alternative to open surgery MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Memphis Vascular Center (MVC), a medical practice specializing in vascular and interventional radiology, has opened…
Steps You Can Take to Decrease Symptoms of Varicose Veins
Genetics! Family genetics is the highest contributing factor to developing varicose veins. Although you can’t do anything about your genetics, you can take several steps to decrease symptoms of varicose…
Understanding Pelvic Congestion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is Pelvic Congestion? Pelvic congestion, also known as pelvic venous congestion syndrome (PVCS), is a condition that affects many women ages 20-45 who have given birth more than once,…
Deep Vein Thrombosis? Here’s What You Can Do.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Read on to find out more about DVT and its treatment. In…
Kyphoplasty for treatment of vertebral compression fractures
Kyphoplasty is a highly effective, minimally-invasive procedure that treats vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), which are small breaks in the spine. These compression fractures can cause your spine to shorten and…
A Step in the Right Direction – Uterine Artery Embolization
A law passed in the state of Rhode Island last year is a significant milestone in the drive to reduce the number of unnecessary hysterectomies performed each year. The law…