It is important that patients have a general knowledge of the lymphatic system in order to understand the condition and how to treat and manage it effectively.” — Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist ...

GRANT-VALKARIA, FL, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The term “swelling” is used to describe an enlargement of a body part and can be used ...

On Saturday, January 31, in Naples at the Tiempo Conference Center, the event 'Lipedema: Updates and Innovation in ...

Reston, VA—The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and 10 other professional societies have issued new appropriate use criteria (AUC) for lymphoscintigraphy in sentinel node ...

If you’ve ever struggled to get rid of the dimply fat in your legs, hips or arms — despite how much you diet or exercise — with no luck, it may not be from stubborn weight. Similarly, women on GLP-1 ...

Lipedema is a chronic and often misdiagnosed condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While researchers are still working to fully understand the underlying causes and risk factors, recent ...

I’ve always struggled with my weight, but three years ago, I noticed something different—my legs, especially around my knees, started to expand noticeably. I went to see a doctor, who was quick to ...

Dear F.S.: Lymphedema is swelling (“-edema”) caused by improper working of the lymphatics (“lymph-”). In many people, lymphedema happens after a medical or surgical problem, such as arm edema after ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema, which isn’t curable. I use a compression device on a daily basis, and it does help. I take nifedipine and lisinopril for my blood pressure. I am 70 years old and did ...