Hot of the Press July 2018

We have collated some great articles and material published over the last month. Click on the links below for more including abstracts, main findings and full articles to download.

Assessment

• Bioelectrical impedance analysis; a new method to evaluate lymphoedema, fluid status, and tissue damage after gynaecological surgery – A systematic review – abstract and main findings
• Preventing Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema in High-Risk Patients: The Impact of a Structured Surveillance Protocol Using Bioimpedance Spectroscopy – read full article and main findings
• Understanding Patient Expectations of Lymphedema Surgery – abstract and main findings
• Lymphedema in ovarian cancer survivors: Assessing diagnostic methods and the effects of physical activity – abstract and main findings

Management Strategies

• The Effectiveness of the Sport “Dragon Boat Racing” in Reducing the Risk of Lymphedema Incidence: An Observational Study – abstract and main findings
• Photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy in the management of cancer therapy-induced mucositis, dermatitis and lymphedema – abstract and main findings
• Machine learning for detection of lymphedema among breast cancer survivors – abstract and main findings
• What is the effect of exercise on wound healing in patients with venous leg ulcers? A systematic review – abstract and main findings