You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit ...

Compression socks apply pressure to your lower legs. This can help to increase blood flow and boost circulation, which can be especially helpful if you have venous insufficiency. Compression socks and ...

I treat a huge amount of patients who are suffering with chronic vein pathologies. With most of the vein conditions, patients will benefit from using compression stockings. However, it is one of my ...

PHILADELPHIA — (August 17, 2004) One of every three to four people with deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot) in the leg develops complications. These complications range from swelling, skin ...

Antithrombotic medications are the mainstay of preventative therapy for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT); however, these drugs are associated with an increased risk of bleeding and are contraindicated in ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Wearing compression stockings during the day may slightly improve sleep apnea at night, a small study suggests. The benefits of the knee-high socks, however, failed to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to ...