Tag: lymph nodes
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Research Roundup: Students are designing the future of lymphedema management
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from April 2019.
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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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Help support the National Lymphedema Network!
Throughout the month of May, the National Lymphedema Network is running their second annual virtual walk to raise money for lymphedema education and awareness!
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You may recognize LE&RN’s newest Spokesperson…
Lymphedema awareness is going Hollywood!
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11 Ways to Boost your Lymphatic System
When your lymphatic system gets sluggish, you feel sluggish — and that’s no good!
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New medical technique to prevent lymphedema?
The LYMPHA technique creates a bypass to restore lymphatic flow.
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My garments are in!
After three weeks of wrapping, my garments have come in: I’m now the proud owner of a brand-new Mediven stocking and a Solaris Tribute nighttime garment!
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All Wrapped Up
I just began my four-week wrapping treatment — here’s what it’s all about!
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Yesterday’s Overdue Appointment
It’s been a while since I’ve gone to my lymphedema clinic — three years, to be exact!
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Self Care for Lymphedema Management – Get To Know Your Neck!
The following is a guest post from Toronto Physiotherapy: As a Certified Decongestive Therapist trained in manual lymphatic drainage, and a Registered Physiotherapist, I’m often asked by my lymphedema patients why I am so focused on the neck during my lymphatic massage treatments, even when the Lymphedema is presenting in an arm or leg. The…