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  • Health Matters 10/16: Minimally Invasive Treatments Vanish Varicose Veins

    Health Matters 10/16: Minimally Invasive Treatments Vanish Varicose Veins

    By Kenneth A. Goldman, M.D. As you age, the likelihood of developing varicose veins increases. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, varicose veins and their smaller counterparts, known as spider veins, affect half of adults over 50. Years ago, procedures to treat varicose veins required hospitalization and long, uncomfortable…