Tag: lymphatic research
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Research Roundup: Volcanic Soils, Zebrafish, and the Benefits of Educational Films
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from April 10 – 22, 2017. Read more
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Research Roundup: News from Osaka University, NHS Wales, and an Elementary School Science Fair
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from April 3 – 9, 2017. Read more
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Research Roundup: Public Health Victories, Synthetic Soft Tissues, and Day-Glo Frogs
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from March 25 – April 2, 2017. Read more
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Research Roundup: Axillary Nodes, Advocacy, and the Lymphedema Lobby Days
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from March 18 – 24, 2017. Read more
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Research Roundup: Gene Therapy, Computer Algorithms, and the American Health Care Act
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from March 5 – 10, 2017. Read more
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“We live in a globalized world”: A conversation with Dr. Epameinondas Gousopoulos
For this year’s World Lymphedema Day, I spoke with Dr. Gousopoulos about the globalization of the lymphedema community, the importance of patient involvement, and his vision as chair of the Europe Chapter of LE&RN. Read more
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“Our study suggests a paradigm shift”: Research suggests treating lymphedema with focus on inflammatory responses
This recent study not only sheds some light on how lymphedema develops, but also carries the potential to inform future therapies and treatments. Read more
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NLN International Conference 2016: A Peek Behind the Curtain of Lymphatic Research
A peek at the bustling activity of the lymphatic research community! Read more
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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 […] Read more
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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. Read more