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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
What to know about chronic venous insufficiency — President Tump's health diagnosis
Earlier this week, President Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, after he noted mild swelling in his lower legs. White House physician Dr. Sean P. Barbabella in a memo July 17 said the swelling prompted a full medical evaluation, including ultrasound tests and blood work. Those confirmed CVI, a condition the doctor described as 'benign and common — particularly in individuals over the age of 70.' Dr. Barbabella said he found no other signs of more serious cardiovascular issues like blood clots and declared the president to be in 'excellent health.' 'CVI is when the veins of the body do not work well,' said Dr. Mimmie Kwong, assistant professor of vascular surgery at UC Davis Health, when veins cannot transport blood effectively, causing it to pool, especially in the legs. CVI is one of the most common vein problems in the U.S. and worldwide, affecting 'about one in three adults in the United States,' Kwong said. That translates to more than 30 million people in the U.S., most often older adults, according to Dr. Ali Azizzadeh, a professor and director of Vascular Surgery at Cedars-Sinai and associate director of the Smidt Heart Institute. He noted the condition is more common in women. As people age, the veins, such as in their legs, may have a harder time returning blood to the heart, he said. The valves in the veins of the legs are supposed to keep blood moving in one direction: back toward the heart. But when those valves are damaged or weakened, they can stop working properly, leading blood to flow backward and collect in the lower legs. Individuals who stand or sit for extended periods, or those with a family history of vein issues, may be at a higher risk of developing the condition. 'When the calf muscles are active, they pump the veins that return blood from the legs to the heart,' Azizzadeh explained. 'With prolonged inactivity of those muscles, blood can pool in the legs.' While CVI isn't always painful, it can cause discomfort that worsens as the day goes on. The mornings may feel the best: 'The legs naturally drain while you are lying down and sleeping overnight,' said Azizzadeh, 'so they will typically feel lightest in the morning.' As the day progresses and blood starts to pool, people with CVI may experience swelling, heaviness, aching or a dull pain in their legs. The symptoms tend to worsen after prolonged periods of standing or sitting. If swelling worsens, thickening, inflammation or dry skin can result, with more severe cases developing wounds that do not heal and can even result in amputation, Kwong said. Ttreatment is more manageable when problematic veins are closer to the surface of the skin, Kwong said. It's more problematic when deep veins are affected. The first line of treatment is usually simple lifestyle changes. 'We suggest CEE: compression, elevation, and exercise,' Azizzadeh said. Wearing compression stockings can help push blood out of the legs; elevating the legs allows gravity to help drain blood from the legs toward the heart, and regular walking forces calf muscles to pump blood throughout the body. For people with more serious cases, doctors may recommend a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to seal off the leaky veins. Common treatments include ablation techniques, surgical removal of veins (phlebectomy), or chemical (sclerosant) injections. 'All of these therapies aim to cause the veins to shut down, so they no longer cause the CVI,' Kwong said. In President Trump's case, the condition appears to be mild and manageable. His doctors emphasized there was no cause for concern and that he remains in good overall health. But for millions of Americans living with CVI, recognizing the symptoms and knowing how to manage them can make a big difference in day-to-day comfort and long-term well-being.
Dominion Post
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Dominion Post
Sophie Verzyl, Anna Kwong win gold at American Cup
Down seven points, Divers Sophie Verzyl and Anna Kwong knew they had to make up some ground on the Australians on this last dive to take the gold medal. As she always does, Verzyl looked at Kwong and asked if she was ready. She nodded, Verzyl counted down, and they started their routine three meters above the ground. They flipped and perfectly landed in the water with minimal splash. Verzyl and Kwong scored a 72.42, the highest score of the five rounds. With their last dive, Kwong and Verzyl beat the Australians 277.56-274.71 to take gold in the women's 3-meter synchronized dive at the American Cup held at Peak Health Aquatic Center in Morgantown on Saturday morning. 'We were pretty happy,' Kwong said. 'We had a couple slips… I'm really, really happy with that last dive in particular, putting it together in a competition.' The winning dive was the first time the two had ever performed it in competition, so it was a bit of a risk, especially relying on it to give them the win. The duo wasn't stressed from what they learned from their coaches and were going out to have fun no matter the outcome. 'Not stressing about the dive because my coach tells me technique is power,' Kwong said. 'You don't have to force power to give you good technique.' The dive was new, but everything was new for the two of them. The two had only been diving together for a month. In May, at the World Cup in Beijing, China, Kwong's synchronized partner backed out because of over exhaustion. Kwong knew Verzyl was going for individual diving, so she asked Verzyl to be her partner. After the World Cup, the two went to the National Championship, where they tied for first. The American Cup was their third competition diving together. From there, the two have developed a connection, sending each other Instagram reels and Facetiming each other regularly, even going to two different schools. 'This is my bestie,' Verzyl said. 'We are good friends.' Kwong actually looked up to Verzyl quite a bit before the two became partners. Verzyl's a decorated individual diver. She won 1st in the 2025 National Championships and first at the SEC Championships for South Carolina. Verzyl also said she looked up to Kwong, who was a World-level trampolinist before diving. Since starting diving, Kwong's won three national-level competitions, and first in the Big 12 Championships for TCU. The relationship propelled the two to collect first place at the American Cup despite their lowest score in a single round, where they slipped off the platform. In diving, having a strong relationship is important because the more in sync, the better the score. Even after just diving for a month, Kwong and Verzyl's bond is strong, which helped them get the win. 'I like having someone to do it with,' Kwong said. 'You're not all on your own. It's nice to be up on the boards with your friend. Being able to bounce positivity off of each other. There have been partnerships where people don't like each other, and that makes diving together really hard. We enjoy each other's company.' The synchronized duo weren't the only winners from Saturday's finals. USA secured first and second in the men's 10-meter synchronized diving. The duo of Joshua Hedberg and Carson Tyler rolled the rest of the competition and scored 430.29 after six dives. In second, Dash Glasberg and Max Weinrich edged out Australia with a score of 322.56. Later Saturday night was the men's 3-meter finals. USA went one-two again. Max Weinrich won first with former Olympian, Tyler, finishing second.
Global News
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Global News
‘It's very sweaty': Trustees say New Westminster's sweltering portables need AC
With B.C. baking in an early-season heat wave, two New Westminster school trustees are calling for air conditioning in school portables. And with average temperatures expected to rise along with climate change, it's a situation they say will only grow more serious in the years to come. It's an issue that isn't theoretical for eight-year-old Frankie Kwong, whose classroom is one of the New Westminster School District's 53 portables. 2:04 B.C. government unveils more prefabricated classrooms When it's hot out, Kwong says it's hard to learn. Story continues below advertisement 'It's distracting and it's very sweaty and it makes my back itchy and my teacher added a fan but, we're not allowed to go close to it,' he told Global News. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy New Westminster's portables don't have air conditioning. The cost to install them has been estimated at $1.3 million, but the district says it could be much higher now, thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and trade war. While some of the portables have AC units on their roofs, upgrading the local power grid to activate them would also be cost-prohibitive. 'There's more than 1,000 kids in portables each day in our district … It's too much it's too hot,' said New Westminster School Trustee Kathleen Carlsen. Carlsen is one of two district trustees asking the B.C. government for dedicated funding for cooling and ventilation systems in schools, with a priority on portables. 4:54 Surrey school overcrowding 'There needs to be more funding put towards this,' B.C. Teachers' Federation president Clint Johnston said. Story continues below advertisement 'It shouldn't be a question of can we afford to make the conditions in classrooms bearable for students to learn in.' 'As long as I've been active in this provincial advocacy space, there has been no forward progress on addressing overheating in portables,' Parent Advisory Council member Laura Kwong said. 'It's well overdue.' The B.C. Educaiton Ministry redirected questions to the Infrastructure Ministry. Minister Bowinn Ma was not available for an on-camera interview. 'Students and staff deserve to learn and work in safe, comfortable environments. That's why we have been working urgently to expand and upgrade seats across the province,' Ma said in a statement. 'Over the last seven years, the Province has invested almost $6 billion in schools to create over 80,000 student seats that are either completed or underway – all of which meet modern building standards.' The ministry added it had spent $150 million in the last three years to upgrade heating, ventilation and air-conditioning in B.C. schools, but noted districts are responsible for managing their own facilities and budgets beyond that. In the meantime, students like Kwong are left to get through the sweaty school day.
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Peter Kwong dead at 73: Big Trouble in Little China movie star, martial arts expert & acting veteran dies in his sleep
The star started his career as a TV actor in the 1970s STAR GONE Peter Kwong dead at 73: Big Trouble in Little China movie star, martial arts expert & acting veteran dies in his sleep Peter Kwong, the movie star, martial arts expert and acting veteran has died, aged 73. Kwong died in his sleep on Tuesday night, according to one of his representatives. Advertisement 3 The actor starred in nearly 90 film and television roles Credit: Splash 3 One of his most well known roles was in the classic Big Trouble in Little China Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Kwong died in his sleep aged 73 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The actor played Rain in John Carpenter's 1986 action classic Big Trouble in Little China. Kwong starred in nearly 90 film and television roles over the course of his career. He began as a TV actor in the late 1970s and 1980s in shows such as The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Little House on the Prairie and Miami Vice. His first film role came in 1977 in the drama Panic in Echo Park. Advertisement In 1986, Kwong took up one of his most famous roles as Tommy Tong in Eddie Murphy's comedy-adventure The Golden Child. That same year Kwong appeared in perhaps his most famous movie role in Big Trouble in Little China where he played Rain, one of the three super-powered martial artists. He starred alongside Kim Cattrall and Kurt Russell. The film has emerged as a cult classic over time despite failing at the box office at the time of release. Advertisement The 1990s saw Kwong appear in a range of other TV shows, in both drama and comedy, including Renegade, Malcolm & Eddie, The District, My Wife and Kids, JAG and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also appeared in other film roles including The Presidio, Gleaming the Cube, I'll Do Anything, Paper Dragons and Cooties. His final role was the voice of Mike in the comedy series Pepito's Mamadas. In addition to being a film star, Kwong was also a martial arts expert. Advertisement He worked in Northern Shaolin kung fu, Chinese kata and a range of weapons including swords, staffs, spears, and nunchaku. Kwong was also a professional dancer which included ballroom, martial arts fusion, disco and breaking. Outside of Hollywood, he was on the SAG National Board of Directors for more than a decade and was also a member of the AFTRA National Board of Directors. He also served on the Television Academy Board of Governors and the Actors Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Peter Kwong dead at 73: Big Trouble in Little China movie star, martial arts expert & acting veteran dies in his sleep
Peter Kwong, the movie star, martial arts expert and acting veteran has died, aged 73. Kwong died in his sleep on Tuesday night, according to one of his representatives. Advertisement 2 Kwong died in his sleep aged 73 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The actor starred as Rain in Big Trouble in Little China Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The actor played Rain in John Carpenter's 1986 action classic Big Trouble in Little China. He began his career as a TV actor in the late 1970s and 1980s in shows such as The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Little House on the Prairie and Miami Vice. His most well known role came in Big Trouble in Little China in which he played Rain, one of the three super-powered martial artists. He starred alongside Kim Cattrall and Kurt Russell. Advertisement The film has emerged as a cult classic over time despite failing at the box office at the time of release. Kwong also starred in Never Too Young to Die in 1986 alongside John Stamos and Vanity. He also appeared alongside Eddie Murphy and Charles dance in The Golden Child. Outside of Hollywood, he was on the SAG National Board of Directors for more than a decade and was also a member of the AFTRA National Board of Directors. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity He also served on the Television Academy Board of Governors and the Actors Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
