The Difference between Lymphedema vs. Edema
Edema and lymphedema can seem like they're almost the same. But here's a look at what these conditions really mean, how they're different, and most importantly, how to find relief.
Category: Education
Beat the Competition: Attract More Patients to Your Medical Practice
By James R. Williams and Tracy Thirion Imagine shopping for a new car. You approach the largest dealership in town. The lot is packed with new cars. However, as you draw closer, you notice they are the same brand,…
Early-Onset Cancers and Venous Thromboembolism
A Complex Challenge for Healthcare Providers In recent years, the number of early-onset cancers—diagnosed before the age of 50—has risen dramatically, with a sharp 79% increase from 1990 to 2019. While these cancers are often discussed in terms of their…
TREATING LYMPHEDEMA: Working with a lymphedema therapist can improve patient outcomes
By Robyn “Redd” Smith, M.ED., COTA/L, CLWT, CLT, LASH-FKT A patient with two swollen legs walks into a vein clinic. Now, that may sound like the beginning of a joke, but it is actually the opening line to our story.…
STUART A. HARLIN, MD INTERVIEW: I’d rather pursue a career in racing age-group triathlons
Advisory Board member and columnist David Schmiege interviews Stuart A. Harlin, MD, for this issue. Dr. Harlin is an associate professor and the director of outpatient vascular operations within the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School…
PENUMBRA OFFERS INDIGO LIGHTNING 12 AS BASIS FOR U.S. FRANCHISE GROWTH
Penumbra Inc. has announced its next phase for vascular franchise growth with U.S. commercial availability of the Indigo System Lightning 12 and the appointments of Corey L. Teigen, MD, to chief scientific officer; and James F. Benenati, MD, FSIR, to…
BEING A PATIENT DURING COVID-19: Profoundly lonely, fearful, dangerous and sad
By Larry Storer I generally do not write editor columns, but the staff decided I really needed to write this one because of my perspective as a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic. My medical journey has lasted just longer than…
PHLEBOLYMPHEDEMA: A hidden side of advanced vein disease
By Bryan Groleau COTA/L, CLT-LANA, WCC, LLE Over the last decade, oncology surgeons have succeeded in reducing the frequency and severity of oncology related lymphedema through dramatic improvements in axillary treatment. The days of vast radical mastectomies…
Adding Lymphedema Therapy to Your Medical Practice
By Manu Aggarwal, MD It has been almost three years since we added lymphedema therapy treatments to our vein practice at Vein Care Center Laser Specialists. In this time, we have had trained (via Norton School of Lymphedema) two certified…
VS MOVES ITS JULY CONFERENCE ONLINE
The Venous Symposium announced June 8 that its July 31-Aug. 2 conference in New York City will be a virtual conference from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the same dates, and there will be on-demand access to the educational program…