Hot of the Press September 2017

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.

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology

• Serum Immune Proteins in Limb Lymphedema Reflecting Tissue Processes Caused by Lymph Stasis and Chronic Dermatolymphangioadenitis (Cellulitis) (abstract and main findings)
• Volume and Tissue Composition Changes Measured with Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in Melanoma-Related Limb Lymphedema (abstract and main findings)

Assessment

• Application of the L-Dex Score for the Assessment of Bilateral Leg Edema (abstract and main findings)
• Does Lymphedema Severity Affect Quality of Life? Simple Question. Challenging Answers (abstract and main findings)
• Health-related quality of life in patients with lymphoedema – a cross-sectional study (abstract and main findings)
• Non-adherence to treatment of chronic wounds: patient versus professional perspectives  (abstract and main findings)

Management Strategies

• Effects of Aqua-Lymphatic Therapy on Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Randomized Controlled Study (abstract and main findings)
• Empowering patients to self-care with a Velcro wrap compression device (main findings and download full article)
• Dealing with common lower limb problems in primary care: part two  (abstract and main findings)
• Surgical Treatment of Primary Lymphedema  (abstract and main findings)