Can Acupuncture be a Part of the Treatment for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema? A Systematic Review of the Safety and Proposed Model for Care
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):27-39.ABSTRACTAcupuncture is a potential therapy for breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Despite a recent meta-analysis on efficacy, data on acupuncture safety in BCRL are lacking. Current clinical guidelines recommend avoiding needling in the upper extremity affected by lymph node dissection. We undertook a systematic review focusing on acupuncture safety and treatment protocols in clinical trials for BCRL. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Ovid, CINAHL, and Cochrane library. Eight clinical trials on acupuncture for BCRL were analyzed. The Standards of Acupuncture intervention (STRI...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: J K Kim C Loo J S Kim C Pranskevich O K Gordon Source Type: research

Oncolymphology: Immune Interactions and Cancer
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):1-2.ABSTRACTThe proposed term "oncolymphology" encompasses the intimate relationship between cancer growth and the immune responses.PMID:38019874 (Source: Lymphology)
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: S P Leong Source Type: research

Does Liposuction for Lymphedema Worsen Lymphatic Injury?
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):3-12.ABSTRACTLiposuction for treatment of lymphedema is an effective and time-tested treatment. However, as there is a fear regarding further lymphatic damage caused by liposuction, we objectively compared lymphatic function pre- and post-liposuction. All patients with solid-predominant lymphedema who were treated during the study period of June 2014 and November 2018 were included. Patients were assessed using patient-reported baselines/outcomes, lymphedema- specific quality of life scale (LYMQOL), limb circumference/volume measurements, and indocyanine green lymphography (ICGL) preoperatively and a...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: W F Chen S K Pandey J N Lensing Source Type: research

Defocused and Radial Shock Wave Therapy, Mesotherapy, and Kinesio Taping Effects in Patients with Lipedema: A Pilot Study
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):13-26.ABSTRACTThe aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effects of defocused and radial shock wave therapy, mesotherapy, and kinesio taping on pain, circumferences of lower limbs, echographic/ elastosonographic pattern of subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), and quality of life in patients with lipedema. Fifteen women affected by lower limb lipedema in stage II were treated with shock wave therapy, mesotherapy, and kinesio taping on thighs and legs (eight sessions, twice a week). The primary outcome was pain, as assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included the limb circu...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: S Michelini F Musa M Vetrano F Santoboni S M Nusca E Latini D Trischitta S Michelini M Iosa M C Vulpiani Source Type: research

Can Acupuncture be a Part of the Treatment for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema? A Systematic Review of the Safety and Proposed Model for Care
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):27-39.ABSTRACTAcupuncture is a potential therapy for breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Despite a recent meta-analysis on efficacy, data on acupuncture safety in BCRL are lacking. Current clinical guidelines recommend avoiding needling in the upper extremity affected by lymph node dissection. We undertook a systematic review focusing on acupuncture safety and treatment protocols in clinical trials for BCRL. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Ovid, CINAHL, and Cochrane library. Eight clinical trials on acupuncture for BCRL were analyzed. The Standards of Acupuncture intervention (STRI...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: J K Kim C Loo J S Kim C Pranskevich O K Gordon Source Type: research

Oncolymphology: Immune Interactions and Cancer
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):1-2.ABSTRACTThe proposed term "oncolymphology" encompasses the intimate relationship between cancer growth and the immune responses.PMID:38019874 (Source: Lymphology)
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: S P Leong Source Type: research

Does Liposuction for Lymphedema Worsen Lymphatic Injury?
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):3-12.ABSTRACTLiposuction for treatment of lymphedema is an effective and time-tested treatment. However, as there is a fear regarding further lymphatic damage caused by liposuction, we objectively compared lymphatic function pre- and post-liposuction. All patients with solid-predominant lymphedema who were treated during the study period of June 2014 and November 2018 were included. Patients were assessed using patient-reported baselines/outcomes, lymphedema- specific quality of life scale (LYMQOL), limb circumference/volume measurements, and indocyanine green lymphography (ICGL) preoperatively and a...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: W F Chen S K Pandey J N Lensing Source Type: research

Defocused and Radial Shock Wave Therapy, Mesotherapy, and Kinesio Taping Effects in Patients with Lipedema: A Pilot Study
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):13-26.ABSTRACTThe aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effects of defocused and radial shock wave therapy, mesotherapy, and kinesio taping on pain, circumferences of lower limbs, echographic/ elastosonographic pattern of subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), and quality of life in patients with lipedema. Fifteen women affected by lower limb lipedema in stage II were treated with shock wave therapy, mesotherapy, and kinesio taping on thighs and legs (eight sessions, twice a week). The primary outcome was pain, as assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included the limb circu...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: S Michelini F Musa M Vetrano F Santoboni S M Nusca E Latini D Trischitta S Michelini M Iosa M C Vulpiani Source Type: research

Can Acupuncture be a Part of the Treatment for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema? A Systematic Review of the Safety and Proposed Model for Care
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):27-39.ABSTRACTAcupuncture is a potential therapy for breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Despite a recent meta-analysis on efficacy, data on acupuncture safety in BCRL are lacking. Current clinical guidelines recommend avoiding needling in the upper extremity affected by lymph node dissection. We undertook a systematic review focusing on acupuncture safety and treatment protocols in clinical trials for BCRL. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Ovid, CINAHL, and Cochrane library. Eight clinical trials on acupuncture for BCRL were analyzed. The Standards of Acupuncture intervention (STRI...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: J K Kim C Loo J S Kim C Pranskevich O K Gordon Source Type: research

Oncolymphology: Immune Interactions and Cancer
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):1-2.ABSTRACTThe proposed term "oncolymphology" encompasses the intimate relationship between cancer growth and the immune responses.PMID:38019874 (Source: Lymphology)
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: S P Leong Source Type: research

Does Liposuction for Lymphedema Worsen Lymphatic Injury?
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):3-12.ABSTRACTLiposuction for treatment of lymphedema is an effective and time-tested treatment. However, as there is a fear regarding further lymphatic damage caused by liposuction, we objectively compared lymphatic function pre- and post-liposuction. All patients with solid-predominant lymphedema who were treated during the study period of June 2014 and November 2018 were included. Patients were assessed using patient-reported baselines/outcomes, lymphedema- specific quality of life scale (LYMQOL), limb circumference/volume measurements, and indocyanine green lymphography (ICGL) preoperatively and a...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: W F Chen S K Pandey J N Lensing Source Type: research

Defocused and Radial Shock Wave Therapy, Mesotherapy, and Kinesio Taping Effects in Patients with Lipedema: A Pilot Study
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):13-26.ABSTRACTThe aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effects of defocused and radial shock wave therapy, mesotherapy, and kinesio taping on pain, circumferences of lower limbs, echographic/ elastosonographic pattern of subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), and quality of life in patients with lipedema. Fifteen women affected by lower limb lipedema in stage II were treated with shock wave therapy, mesotherapy, and kinesio taping on thighs and legs (eight sessions, twice a week). The primary outcome was pain, as assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included the limb circu...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: S Michelini F Musa M Vetrano F Santoboni S M Nusca E Latini D Trischitta S Michelini M Iosa M C Vulpiani Source Type: research

Can Acupuncture be a Part of the Treatment for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema? A Systematic Review of the Safety and Proposed Model for Care
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):27-39.ABSTRACTAcupuncture is a potential therapy for breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Despite a recent meta-analysis on efficacy, data on acupuncture safety in BCRL are lacking. Current clinical guidelines recommend avoiding needling in the upper extremity affected by lymph node dissection. We undertook a systematic review focusing on acupuncture safety and treatment protocols in clinical trials for BCRL. Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Ovid, CINAHL, and Cochrane library. Eight clinical trials on acupuncture for BCRL were analyzed. The Standards of Acupuncture intervention (STRI...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: J K Kim C Loo J S Kim C Pranskevich O K Gordon Source Type: research

Oncolymphology: Immune Interactions and Cancer
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):1-2.ABSTRACTThe proposed term "oncolymphology" encompasses the intimate relationship between cancer growth and the immune responses.PMID:38019874 (Source: Lymphology)
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: S P Leong Source Type: research

Does Liposuction for Lymphedema Worsen Lymphatic Injury?
Lymphology. 2023;56(1):3-12.ABSTRACTLiposuction for treatment of lymphedema is an effective and time-tested treatment. However, as there is a fear regarding further lymphatic damage caused by liposuction, we objectively compared lymphatic function pre- and post-liposuction. All patients with solid-predominant lymphedema who were treated during the study period of June 2014 and November 2018 were included. Patients were assessed using patient-reported baselines/outcomes, lymphedema- specific quality of life scale (LYMQOL), limb circumference/volume measurements, and indocyanine green lymphography (ICGL) preoperatively and a...
Source: Lymphology - November 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: W F Chen S K Pandey J N Lensing Source Type: research