Many characteristics track from early life into adulthood. Tall children, for example, tend to grow into tall adults. The same seems to be true for raised blood pressure and its consequences. In a ...

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at whether compression stockings reduce vasovagal syncope recurrence. He then discusses new concise clinical guidance that addresses the evaluation and management ...

Abstract: Accurate, real-time pressure monitoring is critical for the effective management of chronic venous disease, necessitating advanced solutions in compression therapy. This study presents a ...

A trusty pair of socks can do more than just provide a barrier between your feet and walking shoes. They wick away sweat and prevent blisters. But a specific kind can offer real health benefits: ...

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Compression socks—also ...

Compression therapy means using compression socks, stockings, boots, or bandages to apply gentle pressure to the leg. Doctors have prescribed compression therapy for thousands of years, as far back as ...

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Pregnancy can mean the swelling of, well, just about everything—feet and legs included. The thought of a tight-fitting sock may not spark joy, but the best pregnancy compression socks are easy to get ...