Tag: lymphatic system
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Research Roundup: Looking at lymphatics, from the brain to the gut
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from November 2018.
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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.
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A Primer on Primary Lymphedema
Knowing the genetic mechanisms behind primary lymphedema is important, not just for the development of new and improved treatments but also to provide valuable insight into the lymphatic system itself.
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World Lymphedema Day Series: A Quick Guide to Lymphedema
Knowledge is empowering, especially for patients, because when we better understand what’s going on with our lymphatic system, we can better understand how to take care of it.
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Being snowed in meant a lot of sitting around, and although I was mindful about keeping my leg elevated, I still noticed a change in how it felt.
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New Methods for Lymph Node Transplants Offer Possible Relief from Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Reverse lymphatic mapping allows surgeons to figure out which lymph nodes are appropriate for removal while also reducing the risk of lymphedema at the donor site.
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