A randomized trial of class 2 and class 3 elastic compression in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration.

Background: Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are a major health problem because of their high prevalence and associated high cost of care. Despite the widespread use of compression, treatment recurrence rates remain high. Numerous studies have suggested that regular use of compression stockings reduces VLU recurrences.

The impact of the July 2007 heat wave on daily mortality in Belgrade, Serbia.

Objective: Mortality has been shown to increase with heat waves. Serbia experienced the hottest heat wave in July 2007. In this study, we examined patterns of non-traumatic excess mortality in Belgrade during this event.