MeSH tree: C15.604.496
Scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to effective treatments for lymphedema, a painful swelling condition for which there is currently no cure. Lymphedema can be congenital or caused by an injury, but it mostly ...
Feb 19, 2026
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It's available over the counter at the local pharmacy or online, comes in a variety of colors, and is seen on the bodies of countless athletes across the world, but what exactly is kinesiology tape and what does it do?
Feb 18, 2026
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Our lymphatic system is like a big network of roots spread throughout the body. It serves as part of our immune system, transporting immune cells and filtering excess fluid (lymph) before returning it to the bloodstream. ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Researchers from Macquarie University have published the world's first ever consensus-based recommendations on exercise as part of the management of lower limb lymphedema, a condition affecting millions worldwide.
Dec 9, 2025
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Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop after skin injuries or surgery, often extending beyond the original wound boundaries. For many people, keloids are more than just a cosmetic concern; they often cause distressing ...
Oct 8, 2025
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When Spencer Gibson arrived at the University of Alberta four years ago to assume his new role as the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Endowed Chair in Lymphatic Disorders in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, he knew the task ...
Sep 16, 2025
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You've seen them in every gym: tight black leggings, neon sleeves and even knee-length socks.
May 22, 2025
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Tens of millions of people in Africa are infected by parasitic worms that cause lymphatic filariasis (also called elephantiasis), a disease that leads to severe swelling and deformities of the limbs and genitals. Despite ...
May 7, 2025
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A multicenter study has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery. However, an effective drug to improve the outcomes ...
Mar 18, 2025
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The comedian Shappi Khorsandi once commented that she used the mythical concept of "sugar worms" to get her children to brush their teeth after sweets. It's a trick I poached to convince my daughter to do the same. She's ...
Mar 10, 2025
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