May 17, 2020

May 17, 2020 Lymphedema Newsletter

Conference Update

Call for Abstracts Open

The National Lymphedema Network is pleased to announce the Abstract Portal for the 2020 Conference is now open. We welcome new, unpublished research as well as presentations from inspired clinicians.

All accepted oral presenters must provide their lectures live in San Diego. Accepted poster presenters will have a presentation prerecorded for our virtual audience.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Research Highlight

Three-Drug Regimen Sterilizes Adult Filarial Worms for at Least 5 Years

Published May 14, 2020
by New England Journal of Medicine

What Is Having COVID-19 Like for Patients with Lymphedema?

The Lymphedema Advocacy Group seeks to better understand the type and severity of symptoms experienced by patients with lymphedema who have contracted COVID-19. If you or someone you know with lymphedema has also had COVID-19, please complete this survey.




Popular News

These articles are publications readily accessible to the general public. They have been included in this lymphedema newsletter so that you can stay abreast of information that may disseminated to the lymphedema community. Inclusion does not signify endorsement from the National Lymphedema Network. We consider it important for you to be aware of the range of information that may be consumed by our community.


Growing Back the Lymphatic System

Published May 8, 2020 by phys.org

Consensus Called for When Choosing Optimal Treatment for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema

Published May 6, 2020 by AJMC

Lymphatic Vessels in Mice and Humans:
Alike Yet Different

Published May 4, 2020 by Medical Xpress

Baby Born with 'Club Foot' and 'Giraffe Shaped' Birthmark Diagnosed with Rare Genetic Mutation

Published Mar 7, 2020 by Chronicle Live
Compression 
Basics

Published May 8, 2020 by News Channel Nebraska


Lymphedema Education & Resources

The NLN is pleased to share resources that may benefit the lymphedema community.
Inclusions in this section of the newsletter are not sponsored. These educational opportunities and resources have come to our attention and we simply wanted to pass them along to you.

Brain Chain - Lymphedema Therapists Coping amid Coronavirus

May 19, 2020 @ 4:00pm ET



Disclaimer

Inclusion of advertisements in this newsletter does not constitute the National Lymphedema Network's endorsement, guarantee of quality, or claim of value made by the manufacturer, distributor, owner, or service provider. The National Lymphedema Network aims to simply connect patients and health care professionals to information they may find useful when exploring treatment options, educational opportunities, and current information related to lymphedema and related conditions.The views and opinions in articles included in this newsletter, which are those of the author(s), do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the National Lymphedema Network. The information is provided solely for general education and informational purposes. Use of the advice and information contained herein is at your sole choice and risk. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider before beginning any nutrition or exercise program. If you choose to use this information without prior consent of your physician, you are agreeing to accept full responsibility for your decisions and agreeing to hold harmless the National Lymphedema Network.

May 17, 2020 Lymphedema Newsletter


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