Highlighting Advances in Lymphedema

Welcome to Highlighting Advances in Lymphedema, a dedicated resource for sharing cutting-edge research and clinical insights with the lymphedema community. Our goal is to provide an avenue of clinical support that enhances standards of care, empowers healthcare professionals, and informs patients about the latest developments in treatment and management. Explore a curated collection of research articles, case studies, and expert perspectives designed to drive progress and improve outcomes. Whether you are a clinician seeking evidence-based solutions or a patient looking to understand emerging therapies, this platform is here to support you. Stay informed, stay engaged, and be part of the ongoing advancements in lymphedema care. NLN members can submit article requests for inclusion in this forum by emailing research@lymphnet.org.

Docetaxel administered through a novel lymphatic drug delivery system (LDDS) improved treatment outcomes for lymph node metastasis

Published: January 2, 2024

Source: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy

Risk factors for long-term arm morbidities following breast cancer treatments: A systematic review

Published: December 1, 2023

Source: Oncotarget

Lymphedema after saphenous harvesting for coronary artery bypass surgery: case report and literature review

Published: January 12, 2024

Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

One step closer to elimination: Assessing the impact of mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis

Published: January 11, 2024

Source: World Health Organization

Nasopharyngeal lymphatic plexus is a hub for cerebrospinal fluid drainage

Published: January 10, 2024

Source: Nature

Is the Absence of Manual Lymphatic Drainage-Based Treatment in Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Harmful? A Randomized Crossover Study

Published: January 11, 2024

Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine

Photostimulation of lymphatic clearance of β‑amyloid from mouse brain: a new strategy for the therapy of Alzheimer’s disease

Published: December 14, 2023

Source: Frontiers of Optoelectronics

Lymphatic remapping by long-term lymphoscintigraphy follow-up in secondary lymphedema after breast cancer surgery

Published: January 6, 2024

Source: Scientific Reports

Inflammatory Lymphedema Masquerading as Bilateral Cellulitis: A Military Dilemma

Published: January 6, 2024

Source: Cureus

Factors associated with cellulitis in lymphoedema of the arm – an international cross-sectional study (LIMPRINT)

Published: January 18, 2024

Source: BMC Infectious Diseases

The 6 month interim analysis of a randomized controlled trial assessing the quality of life in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema undergoing lymphaticovenous anastomosis vs. conservative

Published: January 26, 2024

Source: Scientific Reports

Vagal Nerve Stimulation & Bodywork to Address Long COVID

Published: January 29, 2024

Source: Massage Magazine

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