• Intermittent Claudication: Characterized by pain, cramping, or heaviness in the legs or buttocks during physical activities such as walking or climbing stairs, the discomfort typically subsides with ...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a type of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). PVD involves various blood vessels outside the brain and heart. PAD refers to narrowed or blocked blood vessels that ...
Period blood test ‘could offer less invasive alternative’ to current cervical cancer screening approaches, a study has ...
Scientists have unveiled a new device that can be incorporated into menstrual pads and may someday be helpful for screening for diseases like ovarian cancer. The light-weight device looks for disease ...
Around the globe, approximately 1.8 billion people menstruate every 28 days. That is a whole lot of blood (roughly 38 million gallons!) being flushed down the toilet or tossed—via pads, tampons, ...
This week, Qvin launched with FDA clearance for its Q-Pad that tests A1C levels via menstrual blood. Now available on the brand’s site, the Qvin A1C kit, $49, includes two 100 percent cotton Q-Pads, ...
Skin changes associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD) include discoloration, dryness, and shiny or smooth texture. If you’re living with PAD, you may also be at a higher risk of developing foot ...
Leg pain and leg cramps aren't always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart. In this expert alert, ...
Peripheral artery disease and venous insufficiency share many symptoms but affect different types of blood vessels. Each has distinguishing symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic markers. Peripheral ...
The future of menstruation may look a bit different than today, if a team of scientists in Virginia have anything to say about it. They’ve created pads and cups that can solidify menstrual blood ...
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple menstrual pad may offer a scalable, non-invasive way to expand cervical cancer screening, ...