Tag: lymphatic system
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Turn On, Tune In, and Lymph Out: 14 Podcasts About Lymphedema and Lipedema
Listen up, lymphies! These engaging podcasts about lymphedema and lipedema are sure to elevate your lymphatic knowledge. Read more
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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. 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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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. 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
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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“I always end up still feeling good about my body”: How one woman with Parkes Weber Syndrome stays positive
Isa-Bella shares her story of positivity and hope in her own words. Read more
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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! Read more