Tag: lymphedema
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“The most costly thing is doing nothing”: An interview with Dr. Alan T. Hirsch, M.D.
A conversation with Dr. Hirsch is the Director of the Vascular Medicine Program at the University of Minnesota Medical School and co-author of a recent study on the benefits of advanced pneumatic compression devices.
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New study shows benefits of compression pumps for lymphedema patients
Titled “The Cutaneous, Net Clinical, and Economic Benefits of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Devices in Patients with Lymphedema,” this national study shared important research regarding the benefits of using an advanced pneumatic compression device on not only the treatment of lymphedema but the overall cost of care as well.
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Lessons from a lunar eclipse
While reflecting on the symbology of eclipses, of the significance of things being revealed over time and of trusting in the things we cannot control, I was reminded of my experience with lymphedema.
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CASTING CALL: New Medical Documentary Looking for Participants
UK documentary company Barcroft Productions seeking lower-extremity lymphies for upcoming project.
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End-of-Summer Wrap Up
In the spirit of reflection, I thought it would be fun to look back on the most popular content from the summer on the Lymphie Life.
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Lymphie man uses humor and storytelling to share about life with lymphedema
The focus of the lymphedema narrative is often on female patients, but lymphie men are out there!
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Beat the Heat with these Lymphedema Summer Safety Tips!
The heat doesn’t mean you have to stay inside all summer long — there are lots of things you can do to enjoy your summer to the fullest while staying safe and healthy!
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CASTING CALL: New Docu-Series on Rare Genetic Conditions Looking for Participants
Raw, a television production company based in London, is seeking participants for a new documentary series they are working on about people living with rare genetic conditions.
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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.