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Poor Circulation in Legs? Statin Meds Can Keep You Living Longer drugs
September 05, 2019
Folks with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have a much lower risk of death if they take cholesterol-lowering statins as directed by their doctor, a new study reports.
Restless Legs Syndrome Might Raise Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm drugs
August 26, 2019
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have nearly three times the risk of suicide and self-harm, which indicates that there may be a link between the physical condition and mental health.
Low Muscle Mass in the Arms, Legs Tied to Mortality in Elderly drugs
August 15, 2019
Low muscle mass is associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk in the elderly, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Smoking Creates Long-Lasting Risk for Clogged Leg Arteries drugs
August 06, 2019
Cigarette smokers have a sharply higher risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD) -- and even if they quit, that added risk can last for decades, a new study warns.
First Surgery for Ischemic Leg Ulcer May Affect Amputation Risk drugs
July 31, 2019
For patients with critical limb ischemia, open surgery first is associated with worse amputation-free survival but not with increased mortality compared with...
Clogged Leg Arteries May Not Require Invasive Surgery drugs
July 31, 2019
Less invasive treatment of severely clogged leg arteries appears to be as effective as open surgery, according to a new study.
Risk for Leg Amputation Higher With Microvascular Disease drugs
July 15, 2019
Risk for Leg Amputation Higher With Microvascular Disease.
Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer Linked to HSmall Vessel Disease Leaves Patients Vulnerable to Leg Amputation drugs
July 09, 2019
Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer Linked to HSmall Vessel Disease Leaves Patients Vulnerable to Leg Amputation.
Hot Water Soak May Help Ease Poor Leg Circulation drugs
June 17, 2019
Hot Water Soak May Help Ease Poor Leg Circulation.