Category: Lymphedema news
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Press Release: 2016 NLN International Conference Program
As lymphedema patients, it’s common for many of us to feel left behind by the medical community: we’ve waited years for proper diagnoses, we’ve been shuffled from specialist to specialist seeking answers, we’ve fought with insurance providers for coverage… It’s a constant struggle for a lot of us to get the attention and care we…
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Lymphatic Research News: First patient dosed in pharmaceutical study to treat secondary lymphedema
This summer has been a big one for lymphedema and lymphatic research news! Back in June we talked about the Stanford BioBridge study, where researchers found that surgically implanted nanofibers stimulated growth of new lymph vessels, bypassing lymph blockages and reducing swelling in affected limbs. Now there’s a new study that has the potential to be just as much…
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Rerouting the System: Study shows promise for possible new lymphedema treatment using nanofiber scaffolds
Stanford engineers and doctors worked alongside scientists from Fibralign to test a technique dubbed “BioBridge” as a way to essentially reroute the lymphatic system around the blockages that cause lymphedema.
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Updates on the Lymphedema Treatment Act
Through the tireless work of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group, patient advocates, and politicians like Congressman Dave Reichert championing the bill, there has been a groundswell of support and action.
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Recap: Lymphedema Lobby Days 2016
I joined over seventy patient advocates from across the country for an amazing, inspiring, nerve-wracking, exhilarating, and empowering couple of days in Washington, DC.
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Happy World Lymphedema Day!
Although Lymphedema Day has been celebrated in various communities since 1994, today is significant as it is the first time it is being officially recognized and honored by governing bodies.
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The “ayes” have it: US Senate passes World Lymphedema Day bill in unanimous vote
A huge victory for the lymphedema community!
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World Lymphedema Day Series: Midweek Thoughts
World Lymphedema Day is just a few days away, and there have already been some major things happening for lymphedema awareness.
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Join the Movement: Support World Lymphedema Day on March 6th
With your support, we can get this recognized on a global level and bring much-needed attention to the fight against lymphedema and lymphatic disease.