The prevalence of lymphedema is rising globally as a result of a rising geriatric population, increasing cancer cases, and a surge in surgical procedures. Since these factors can all raise the risk of ...
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2017 -- Many cancer patients, especially those who've undergone breast cancer treatment, experience painful, swollen limbs, a condition called lymphedema. Now researchers say ...
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Koya Medical, a healthcare company focused on developing breakthrough treatments for lymphedema and venous diseases, announced today that its wearable, active ...
The rising incidence of cancer worldwide has led to an increasing number of surgeries that involve the removal of lymph nodes ...
Dublin, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Lymphedema Treatment Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By End-User, By Product, By Condition Type, By Treatment Type - Industry Forecast ...
The rising incidence of cancer worldwide has led to an increasing number of surgeries that involve the removal of lymph nodes ...
PITTSFIELD — Kelly Koperek spent more than a decade struggling with the pain that radiated through her left leg and left foot. She thought it was due to an old injury, something you deal with as you ...
— Fern Taylor never knows when her lymphedema is going to flare up. She’ll notice a rash, then there’s a burning sensation and soon her arm swells up to three times its normal size.' The first time it ...
To combat the psychological effects from a lymphedema diagnosis, patients need to be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of what the condition is and how it is treated. In addition to ...
Lymphedema is a problem that may occur after breast cancer surgery (with a sentinel node biopsy or axillary dissection) when lymph nodes are removed or treated with radiation therapy within this area.
VEGF-inducing gene therapy did not significantly improve outcomes with vascularized lymph node transfer for lymphedema. Arm volume reduction and quality of life were similar between treatment groups.