While prolonged standing has its own risks, the use of standing desks at work can, to some extent, help lessen the risks of ...

Standing desks have been trendy for over a decade, due in large part to their claims of increased health for those of us who ...

and orthostatic circulatory disease events, including orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drops upon standing or sitting) ...

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Without definitive findings in these organ systems, a fail-safe diagnosis is peripheral venous insufficiency, although this should always remain a diagnosis of exclusion. This review will focus on ...

Tinzaparin may also be effective for unlabeled uses, such as prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after orthopedic, general, and abdominal surgery, although more data are needed to define ...

Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection affecting the dermis and underlying tissues If untreated it can lead to ...

Nov. 15, 2024 — More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a new study. More than roughly 10 ...

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Autoimmune diseases are a pathophysiological state wherein immune responses are directed against, and damage, the body's own tissues (autoimmunity). Common examples of autoimmune disease include ...

There are two types of stasis that can increase your risk of a blood clot: arterial (occurring in the arteries) and venous (occurring in the veins). Long periods of sitting (such as on long flights or ...