Hot of the Press April 2020

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 /Pathophysiology

Prevalence and Risk Factors

  • Body Mass Index as a Major Risk Factor for Severe Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema – abstract
  • Incidence and predictors of axillary web syndrome and its association with lymphedema in women following breast cancer treatment: a retrospective study – abstract
  • Risk factors for breast cancer‑related lymphedema: correlation with docetaxel administration – abstract

Assessment

  • Informational Needs in Patients With Breast Cancer With Lymphedema: Is It Important? – download full article
  • Online Health Information–Seeking Among Older Women With Chronic Illness: Analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative – abstract
  • Women in dire need: the far‑reaching impact of lipoedema on women’s lives – abstract
  • Assessment of primary lymphedema and post-thrombotic lower limb edema patient’s pathway – abstract

Management Strategies

  • Optimizing Quality of Life for Patients with Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: A Prospective Study Combining DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction and Lymphedema Surgery – abstract 
  • Survey of lipoedema symptoms and experience with compression garments  – abstract