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Why do varicose veins appear? Know the reasons and how to avoid them
For many people, varicose veins are merely an aesthetic problem, but they can also cause significant discomfort such as pain in the legs or a feeling of constant fatigue, as explained in the article.
Varicose veins: not just a cosmetic problem
Dr. Ward says varicose veins pop up when one-way valves in the vein become weakened or damaged, causing blood to collect in the vein.
Routinely changing surgical gloves and instruments is cost-effective and safer, finds trial
Surgeons who routinely change surgical gloves and instruments are incurring similar costs to those using the same equipment, a new study has found.