Graduated Compression Leader SIGVARIS Announces Results of Pilot Study About Diabetes and the Benefits of Using Graduated Compression Socks

(PRWEB) January 23, 2012

Peachtree City, GA: According to the American Diabetes Association, every 17 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes and recent studies estimate that one in three Americans will have diabetes by 2050. Based on these statistics, SIGVARIS, the global leader in compression therapy, initiated new research that has a direct impact on the quality of life for diabetic patients.

In a recent pilot study, the use of the SIGVARIS Diabetic Compression Socks reduced edema in patients with diabetes. ?The use of the SIGVARIS mild (18-25mmHg) compression diabetic socks showed statistically significant decreases in calf, ankle and foot circumferences in this initial study, and may help patients with diabetes and lower extremity edema without compromising lower extremity vascularity,? says Dr. Stephanie Wu of the Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine at the William Scholl College of Podiatry in Chicago.

As a result of these findings, SIGVARIS has launched the new Diabetic Compression Socks used in the study that were designed specifically for diabetic patients with the optimum amount of graduated compression for their medical condition. The SIGVARIS Diabetic Compression Socks feature 18-25mmHg of graduated compression, a non-binding band, flat toe seam, soft padding and Drirelease?, providing moisture wicking.

According to this initial study, patients who were able to wear this level of compression experienced an increase in their activity level because their legs did not ache. ?A newly diagnosed diabetic patient gets a second chance at improving his or her health by wearing graduated compression socks,? says Judith Brannan, SIGVARIS? Medical Affairs and Education Manager in the United States. ?When a diabetic patient?s legs feel better, they are able to have a more active lifestyle, which along with changes in their diet, may improve their overall diabetic situation.? The second phase of the study has currently begun and the results will be available in late spring.

Brannan says that many diabetic patients will benefit from this research and that all patients should talk to their physician to help determine if the SIGVARIS Diabetic Compression Socks are right for them. To learn more, visit: http://www.sigvarisus.com/product/diabetic-compression-socks.

About SIGVARIS

SIGVARIS? North America is part of an internationally active medical device group headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland that focuses on the development, production and distribution of medical compression garments, including hosiery and socks. With distribution in more than 50 countries on six continents, SIGVARIS is recognized as a global industry leader in the area of compression therapy for the management of chronic venous disorders. Our US manufacturing plant is located in Peachtree City, GA. For more information, please visit http://www.sigvarisus.com. SIGVARIS, LIFE FOR LEGS and the leg icon are trademarks of SIGVARIS AG in Switzerland and are registered in many countries worldwide.

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San Francisco Custom Jewelry Store, Union Street Goldsmith Announces the Arrival of a New Selection of Interchangeable Vario Clasp Pendants

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Union Street Goldsmith, a San Francisco custom jewelry store, continues to feature fresh new styles with the arrival of a new selection of interchangeable Vario clasp pendants.

The Vario clasp system allows the stylish clasp or pendant to be removed from the necklace so that it can be used on others. To put the stylish clasps on, Union Street Goldsmith offers chains, pearls, gemstone beads and even rubber necklaces. Clients can also have Union Street Goldsmith convert a strand of their pearls or beads to work with the Vario design.

?My clients love the Vario collection because of the versatility. You can go from a casual business meeting to a formal night out with the change of a clasp,? said Terry Brumbaugh, senior gemologist at Union Street Goldsmith.

The clasps are not meant to hide in the back; they are worn in the front, either centered or off center. They can completely change the look of pearls or beads, and because they are removable, they are also very versatile. The new selection includes stainless steel, rose, white and yellow gold, and rubber. Some Vario claps come with diamonds and some without.

For more information about Vario Clasp Pendants or any of Union Street Goldsmith?s products or services, call 415-658-9315, view the company on the web at http://www.unionstreetgoldsmith.com or visit 1909 Union St. in San Francisco.

About Union Street Goldsmith

Union Street Goldsmith is a San Francisco custom jewelry store that specializes in engagement rings, diamond rings, wedding bands, 22-karat gold, platinum, pearl necklaces and jewelry repair. Glenda Queen and Terry Brumbaugh founded Union Street Goldsmith in the Marina District of San Francisco in 1976. They have been jewelers so long that they are now creating engagement rings and wedding bands for the children of couples whose rings they made decades ago.

Union Street Goldsmith also offers appraisal services by a GIA certified gemologist. They offer insurance appraisals, insurance appraisal updates, verbal appraisals and estate appraisals. Clients can sit and wait during the appraisals or leave the pieces and come back when the service is finished. An appointment is needed for all of these services.

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Plant Delights Nursery Announces Its New Catalog and New Plants

Raleigh, North Carolina (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Plant Delights Nursery (http://www.plantdelights.com), an international mail order nursery specializing in rare and unusual perennials has released their 110 page, full color encyclopedic catalog, featuring over 100 new perennial plants for Spring 2012. For 2012, Plant Delights Nursery introduces 6 new epimediums (the active ingredient in the male enhancement product, Extenze). Epimedium 'Pretty in Pink' is a 2012 PDN introduction with bicolored leaves and pink flowers, while the new cinnamon-leaved Epimedium wushanense 'Sandy Claws' has colorful foliage as well as flowers. New York plantswoman Ellen Hornig has allowed Plant Delights to release her new Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Arisaema consanguineum 'Wild Blue Yonder' which features silver-striped rippled leaves. Buddleia 'Ice Chip', from the breeding program of NC State professor Dr. Dennis Werner sets a new standard in dwarf, sterile, white-flowered butterfly bushes. The bright yellow flowers of the new Clinopodium coccineum 'Amber Blush' is an amazing variant of this native mint-scented plant. Hibiscus moscheutos var. incanus is a little known southeast native plants that features very large white and maroon flowers with unusual velvety silver leaves. The price of the 630 item printed catalog is 10 stamps or a box of chocolates. (The catalog is sent regardless of payment, but the chocolates are truly appreciated). The website http://www.plantdelights.com includes over 1000 additional items not included in the printed catalog.

Plant Delights Nursery was named one of the Top 7 mail order nurseries in the country by Garden Design Magazine in their December 2010 issue. http://www.gardendesign.com/brown/best-mail-order-plant-sources?pnid=117161#gallery-content Plant Delights Nursery was also awarded the Retailer of the Year for 2011 by the Perennial Plant Association. In 2011, Plant Delights Nursery also supplied the perennials for a living wall art project in Charlotte, North Carolina designed by renowned French botanist Patrick Blanc and sponsored by the non-profit group Foundation for the Carolinas. http://www.fftc.org/

About Plant Delights Nursery

Plant Delights Nursery is a mail-order/ internet plant nursery and botanical garden that has been in business since 1988. Plant Delights holds four public open houses per year: two weekends each in winter, spring, summer, and fall. Plant Delights Nursery sells rare and unusual perennials from around the world. Many of their plants were discovered by co-owner, Tony Avent, during his more than 66 plant hunting expeditions to exotic places such as Argentina, China, Crete, and South Africa, as well as over 40 botanizing trips in the US. Plant Delights Nursery and owner Tony Avent are frequently profiled on television (including The Martha Stewart Show and Almanac Gardener), in magazines (including Southern Living, Horticulture, and Fine Gardening) and in newspapers (including the New York Times, Houston Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, and News & Observer). Proceeds from Plant Delights Nursery support the Juniper Level Botanic Gardens, a six acre research and genetic preservation garden with over 18,000 different plants.

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GigMasters Announces 2011 Rising Star Award Winners

South Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Event entertainment booking service GigMasters.com today revealed its fifth annual ?Rising Star Award? winners for 2011. The award recognizes the nation?s top-earning entertainers in over 125 performer and vendor categories. Six new event-based award categories were added this year to recognize the performers who booked the most weddings, children?s parties and corporate events in 2011.

?The Rising Star Award is GigMasters? highest honor and our way of recognizing our finest party entertainers,? said GigMasters? VP of Marketing, Marissa Latshaw. ?It?s a real point of pride among our members and a testament to their hard work, talent, and professionalism.?

Here are just a few of the winners:

Top Cover Band: Nick Carver Band (Murfreesboro, TN)

Top DJ: Alden Entertainment (New York, NY)

Top Folk Band: Bluegrass Sound Band (Marietta, GA)

Top Hypnotist: Dr. William Mitchell (Springfield, IL)

Top Magician: Didi Maxx Magic & More!!! (Long Island, NY)

Top String Quartet: St. Charles String Quartet (Washington, DC)

Top Tribute Act: George Lyons (Boston, MA)

Top Variety Band: Raising Cain (Denver, CO)

Top Wedding Entertainer: Eva Murphy (St. Louis, MO)

Top World Band: Matt Stedman Band (Chicago, IL)

For a complete list of winners please visit: http://www.gigmasters.com/about/rising-star-awards.aspx

WHAT THE WINNERS ARE SAYING...

"GigMasters has completely changed the rules and the game for entertainers looking to make a career of their art form. Bravo GigMasters!" ? Matthew Cutillo, 2011 Top Acoustic Guitarist

?This award has brought a smile to my face which allows me to pass on a smile to ALL of my wonderful clients. What GigMasters does behind the scenes to make thousands of customers happy?now that?s juggling!? ? Lou Johnson, 2011 Top Juggler

?I consider it a real honor to be chosen as the GigMasters Rising Star Award Winner for 2011 Top Comedian. My relationship with GigMasters has been great from the very beginning ? financially rewarding and mutually satisfying on every level ? unlike my marriage!? ? Johnny Lampert, 2011 Top Comedian

GigMasters is the number one event entertainment booking service, guiding party planners and hosts to the right entertainment for every event. By combining the efficiency of the web with the personal touch of a private event planner, GigMasters has helped facilitate more than 148,000 bookings. With the Internet's largest nationwide database of client-rated performers for live music and variety entertainment, GigMasters boasts 10,000 performers including live bands, DJs, wedding musicians, celebrity impersonators, balloon twisters, stand-up comedians, jazz trios, bagpipers, string quartets, soloists and more. The site, founded in 1997 by Kevin Kinyon and Michael Caldwell, attracts over 25,000 daily visits* throughout North America. GigMasters is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau, TRUSTe, and is also a DigiCert secured website. For more information, please visit http://www.gigmasters.com.

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