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Low-cost Management of Filarial Lymphedema

Blood test accurately detects lymphedema, study shows
Japanese company announces the first gene therapy clinical trials for primary lymphedema
Challenging the Status Quo in the therapeutic use of compression
Lymphedema in Canada: A Qualitative Study to Help Develop a Clinical, Research, and Education Strategy
Quebec to look at health care coverage of lymphedema - Iness Report
Liposuction helps manage head and neck lymphedema
Finland's Laurantis Pharma reports success in rebuilding lymphatic vessels in pre-clinical animal models
Lymph node transplant:
Top plastic surgeons meet to observe an experimental surgery that may cure breast cancer related lymphedema
Exercise can benefit persons who have lymphedema
Breast cancer survivors don’t need to be afraid of air travel: U of A study
Meds that cause or worsen edema
2-year American research study looks at treatment costs of lymphedema
Research offers insights on why some lymphedema patients may get repeated infections

Ground-breaking Developments in Genetic Research

So far, nine genes have been identified which are associated with lymphedema. These are: FLT4, FOXC2, HGF, MET, GATA2, GJC2, KIF11, and in very rare cases SOX18 and CCBE1. In February 2012 the American Society of Human Genetics published research from St. George’s University of London which found that mutations in KIF11 is associated with congenital lymphedema. In April of the same year, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh reported that mutations in the gap junction protein gene associated with primary lymphedema (GJC2-Connexin 47), are also implicated in increased risk for secondary lymphedema.

With several other genes likely to be found to be associated with this disorder as well, the plot thickens. Stay tuned for further developments in this exciting area of research in 2013!

HAPPY NEW YEAR & WELCOME TO THE FUTURE!

Lymphedema Clinical Trials

Canada-wide Study on Lymphedema after Breast Cancer

International Lymphoedema Framework Guides

The relationship between our body fats and lymphedema

The purpose of this site is to link people in Canada with dysfunctioning lymphatic systems with health care professionals and support groups in their communities and around the world. Through this site we will keep you informed of some of the latest developments in scientific research and treatment in this area.

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Technical Advice by Nigel Allen and Vithiyiharan Ganesh.
Last revised Feb. 21, 2013.

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