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 ...

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 ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) both affect your blood vessels and prevent your body from getting the oxygen-rich blood that it needs. The difference between the ...

Peripheral Artery Disease, the narrowing of blood vessels in the legs, has exploded in prevalence. Data from the Global Burden of Disease study suggest that global PAD cases surged from roughly 66 ...

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, ...

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries become narrow or blocked over time, most often affecting the legs. Reduced blood flow means that oxygen and other essential ...

Blood lipid control in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) continues to be "suboptimal," researchers on a new study conclude. The observational analysis showed that despite their increased ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when your arteries harden and narrow due to a buildup of plaque, made up of fats and other substances in your bloodstream. You get PAD, also called peripheral ...

The American College of Cardiology publishes new recommendations for peripheral artery disease diagnosis and treatment among adults with diabetes.

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 ...

When we think of clogged arteries, most of us think about the heart. “But buildup of fatty plaques can happen in any artery, including those that carry blood away from the heart,” says Dr. Samuel Kim, ...