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Man’s ghastly festering ulcer stumps doctors—until they cut out a wedge of flesh

If you were looking for some motivation to follow your doctor’s advice or remember to take your medicine, look no further than this grisly tale. A 64-year-old man went to the emergency department of ...
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Varicose Veins Aren't Always Just a Cosmetic Issue—Here's When They Need Treatment

Varicose veins—visible, swollen blood vessels underneath your skin, usually in your legs—can happen when blood that usually flows toward your heart backs up and pools in a vein. Varicose veins are not ...
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International Day of Older Persons: AOP Health Shines a Light on the Silent Burden of Venous Leg Ulcers

VIENNA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, AOP Health draws attention to the often-invisible impact that Chronic Venous Ulcer (CVU) wounds have on older people ...

Venous stasis dermatitis: Surgical interventionis actually the first option

Dealing with swollen, aching legs or stubborn skin ulcers can be incredibly frustrating, and finding relief takes much more than a quick fix. When leg circulati ...