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South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute promotes Men’s Health Month with useful information to help men maximize their health San Jose, California (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 June is Men’s Health Month. In honor of the occasion, the South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute has launched a new campaign focused on men’s health. The San Jose, CA vein center has published a new article focusing on helping men make lifestyle changes that will improve their vascular health, and is also...

Novant Health Vein Specialists promotes men’s health month with useful ideas to help men improve their health. Winston-Salem, NC (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 Novant Health Vein Specialists is observing Men’s Health Month this June with the launch of a new campaign to provide information on the health issues that men face. The center has published an article offering guidance on how men can reduce their risk of experiencing vein disease, as well as providing public health information via...

Patients will receive a venous ultrasound and an assessment of their veins from the doctor or a nurse. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 The Skin and Vein Center is offering a free ultrasound vein screening to the public on July 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The complimentary screenings include venous ultrasounds and a visit with the doctor or a nurse, who will give the patient an assessment of his or her condition. The doctor or nurse will inform the patient of the health of his or...

In a study of more than 2,000 adults, researchers found that two MRI measurements of the abdominal aorta — the amount of plaque in the vessel and the thickness of its wall — are associated with future cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. Results of the study are published online in the journal Radiology. "This is an important study, because it demonstrates that atherosclerosis in an artery outside the heart is an independent predictor of adverse cardiovascular...

Novant Health & Vein Specialists uses social media to educate Winston-Salem, NC patients about advanced vein disease treatments. Winston-Salem, NC (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Each year, millions of patients seek treatment for vein disease. Now, Dr. Ray Workman of Novant Health and Vein Specialists in Winston-Salem, NC is spreading the word about new modern vein treatment options that tend to be safer and more effective. Vein treatment has come a long way in the last decade, so what many...

Chuback Medical Group promotes Foot Health Awareness Month with ideas to get feet moving to improve health. Bergen County, NJ (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 Chuback Medical Group in Bergen County, NJ has launched a new social media campaign to promote public education on the relationship between foot and vein health. The group is encouraging the public to get their feet moving to keep veins healthy. According to Dr. John Chuback, a leading vein doctor at Chuback Medical Group, “Walking on a...

Summer used to bring anxiety for those suffering from unsightly skin maladies and unwanted hair, but with Renaissance Laser & Vein Institute, those days are long gone. LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The weather is warm , the skies sunny and the aroma of zesty barbecue often wafts through the air - there's no denying it, summer is here! While the warm weather of early summer invokes feelings of excitement in many young people, all too often we begin to dread the season as...

AUSTIN, Texas, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TVA Medical, Inc. (TVA Medical), a medical device company developing minimally invasive therapies for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), announced today that it received $9.5 MM in Series B financing. S3 Ventures led the round and was joined by TriStar Technology Ventures and existing investor, Santé Ventures. The funding will be used to further validate the Company's endovascular technology and complete additional clinical studies to...

First European Cases Anticipated in July, Followed by Controlled Market Introduction in the Second Half of 2013 ATLANTA, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY), a leading tissue processing and medical device company focused on cardiac and vascular surgery, announced today achievement of a CE (Conformite Europeenne) Mark for the HeRO (Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow) Graft system produced at the Company's new manufacturing facility in Atlanta. The HeRO Graft is a...

South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute promotes foot health awareness with tips on how to maintain healthy feet. San Jose, CA (PRWEB) June 08, 2013 South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute in San Jose, CA has launched a new campaign via social media focusing on foot health education. The campaign provides the public with simple tips and ideas to care for feet, in order to promote improved health and a better quality of life. Dr. Polly Kokinos, Dr. Jafar Tay, Dr. John Frusha, and...