Venous hypoxia a poorly studied etiological factor of varicose veins
Spider / Varicose Veins

Venous Hypoxia: A Poorly Studied Etiological Factor of Varicose Veins

Venous hypoxia has long been postulated as a potential cause of varicosity formation. This article aimed to review the development of this hypothesis, including evidence supporting and controversies surrounding it. Vein wall oxygenation is achieved by oxygen diffusing from luminal blood and vasa vasorum. The whole media

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Myths About Diabetes Treatments
Diabetes

The Connection Between Oxygen and Diabetes

A lack of O2 in fat cells triggers inflammation and insulin resistance in obesity. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have, for the first time, described the sequence of early cellular responses to a high-fat diet, one that can result in

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Family measuring D'Oxyva perfusion index (peripheral blood circulation), oxygen saturation, heart rate, repsiratory rate results with oximeter
Active Lifestyle

Are Oximeters the New Thermometers?

Taking your temperature can let you know if you have a fever, but that’s about it. You could still have a serious infection with a low-grade fever. In short, a thermometer is an important tool to have in your medical cabinet, but it can’t give you a whole picture of your health.

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