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If you have a blood clot in your leg, you probably also suffer from thrombophlebitis: the inflammation of veins caused specifically by blood clots. Treatment for this condition is aimed at reducing both pain and swelling in the vein. Because … Continue reading

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Lap band surgery is now available for “less obese” individuals. The following news segment features Dr. Jennifer Walden explaining the lap band indications, side effects and the recent changes to the FDA guidelines. Clicker here to read more about lap … Continue reading

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Treatment of red veins is actually not much different than treatment of superficial blue or purple veins that appear in clusters just under the skin. The color of veins differs depending on factors such as their relative depth and the … Continue reading

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A new study funded by Allergan claims that, for patients with diabetes, gastric banding in bariatric surgery actually “pays for itself” in about two years.  In obese patients without diabetes, the procedure pays for itself in about four years. The … Continue reading

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Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, usually deep in the thigh or lower leg. This is a condition that can quickly become life threatening if the clot dislodges and travels to the lungs. Diagnosis … Continue reading

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