Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Tied to Lower Extremity Lymphedema
New research from Mayo Clinic finds that patients with lymphedema —swelling of the limbs caused by the accumulation of protein-rich fluids of the immune system — had twice…
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Lymphedema: Myths and Facts for Breast Cancer Survivors
After having surgery for breast cancer, the last thing most of us would think about is developing a new debilitating, lifelong condition called lymphedema, but that can be…
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What’s new with the Lymphedema Treatment Act
The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022, that will go into effect on January 1, 2024, to improve Medicare insurance coverage for…
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Lymphedema Doesn’t Sleep
Lymphedema is a chronic lymphatic disease that results in disfiguring swelling in one or more parts of the body. Chronic means, it can never be eliminated, although it…
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What is Lymphedema Awareness Month?
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that shows up as an abnormal buildup of fluid, causing swelling or edema, most commonly in the arms or legs. There are two…
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Elastic vs Inelastic Compression
A garment’s flexibility or “stiffness” is a contributing factor in product efficacy and selection. The more resistance of a product to stretch typically creates more resistance to the…
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Lymphedema Treatment Act Passed by Congress
The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022, that will go into effect on January 1, 2024, to improve Medicare insurance coverage for…
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When Garments can’t stay up
It’s the common worry that many have when wearing knee-high stockings: Will my stockings stay up all day? Even though medical compression stockings are generally “tighter” than a…
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The original Compression Wrap
circaid®: inspired by nature The idea and development of circaid products are founded upon the giraffe, the tallest animal in the world. The founder, Frank Shaw, created the…
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Test, Trigger, Treat®
Test, Trigger, Treat® is a registered trademark of ImpediMed Limited. All rights reserved. Breast cancer occurs when a mutation allows breast cells to grow without order or control…
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