Fall Fall 2024 References Healthier lives through self-compassion. Dealing with the negative feelings that come with managing a chronic health challenge By Céline KoryzmaPeripheral arterial disease. Best practice assessment for lower limbs with lymphedema. By: Maryse BeaumierCelebrating 15 years of progress and impact By: Bonnie BakerHints and Tips Did you know? Summer Summer 2024 References Current state of surgical management of lymphedema in Canada By Siba Haykal, Nina Hadzimustafic and Valentina ShamounVoices heard: Key findings from the 2024 Pathways Readers’ Survey By Grace NeumayerAssessing research. Literature review, systematic review, meta-analysis: What’s the difference? Maree O’ConnorSpring Spring 2024 References National Lymphedema Conference Q&A transcribed from the closing plenary Patients count Identifying lymphedema patients in Canada By Spencer GibsonWhere are they now? Trying to lead as normal a life as possible By James LanningThe struggles of integrating lymphedema care into the healthcare system: An issue of distributive justice Yin Yoga for lymphedema Customized to support the lymphatic system By Tracy Gardikiotis and Maja KralovcovaDid you know? Winter Winter 2023-24 References Bone and soft tissue sarcoma An often overlooked set of lymphedema patients By Marize IbrahimMoving forward together The 2023 National Lymphedema Conference is another success By Anna Kennedy and Shirin ShallwaniApproaching a challenging conversation as a part of lymphedema management By Sally KeirForward momentum Future steps in lymphedema management By Anna KennedySkin care and lymphedema By Terence J. RyanWhere are they now? A family’s courageous twelve years of both struggle and hope By Joanne Small-Hopkins2023 Fall Fall 2023 References Climate change and climatic variation impact on chronic edema and lymphedema By Susan Witt and Neil PIllerHow do we diagnose lipedema? Recommendation of the Diagnosis Working Group of the International Lipoedema Association By Anna TowersReport of ILF 2023 Lymphedema Conference By David Keast and Margie McNeelySummer Summer 2023 References Melanoma and Lymphedema A roundtable discussion By Marize Ibrahim, Angela Yung, Marie-Eve Letellier and Anna Towers (in discussion with Anna Kennedy)The new “Science” of Implementation Science Incorporating evidence-based research into everyday practice By Liz DylkeSpring Spring 2023 References Breast edema/lymphedema during and after breast cancer treatment Identification and treatment By Lesli BellKETOGENIC DIET FOR LYMPHEDEMA By Dr. Anna Towers POINT By Dr. Leslyn Keith, in collaboration with Dr. Eric Westman COUNTERPOINT By Cate Ward, PhD, in collaboration with Dr. Christopher GardnerSELF-CARE TIPS FOR LYMPHEDEMA Our favourite top ten By Lori RadkeWinter Winter 2022-23 References Integrative lymphedema treatment. Combining Ayurveda, yoga and compression therapy. (page 5) By S R NarahariTreatment of head and neck lymphedema. Improving patient quality of life. (page 10) By Marize IbrahimLymphedema: It’s all about the skin. An interview with Professor Terence Ryan (page 14) In discussion with Dr. Anna Towers and Anna Kennedy Click below to view and download: Head & Neck Cancer Exercise Guidelines . ©MUHC Lymphedema ClinicTMJ Exercise Guideline . ©MUHC Lymphedema Clinic2022 Fall Fall 2022 References Psychological aspects of living with a chronic disease like lymphedema .Theoretical background and practical examples (page 5) By Gabriele Erbacher Development of Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for the care and treatment of breast-cancer related lymphedema. (page 12) By Margie McNeely and Naomi DolgoyCompression in the management of lymphedema: Are we under (delivering) pressure? (page 15) By Orsi Kokai An important new scientific review of lymphatic microsurgery from Quebec (page 18) By Marie-Eve LetellierSummer Summer 2022 References Assessment of head and neck lymphedema By Marize Ibrahim Rethinking the safety net – The case of public support for expanded lymphedema care By Yasser Almadani, Hedi Zhao, Anna Towers and Joshua Vorstenbosch Inequities in garment funding across – Canada Where are we in 2022? By Mona Al Onazi, Erica Park, Michelle Phung There is a mobile app for everything– including lymphedema By Anna Kennedy ASK THE EXPERTS Lipedema management by Tobias Bertsch MD Spring
Spring 2022 References
The Living with Leg Lymphedema Study. By Catherine Bowman Comparing the effects of various scar tissue treatments on lymphedema volume. Two Cases. By Rebecca Wilkinson ASK THE EXPERTS Prospective surveillance, early identification, and intervention. Alphonse Taghian and Cheryl Brunelle Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index or Toe Brachial Index. Maryse Beaumier Conference Related Resources: Poster Hall – Abstracts Full 2021 Conference Program (Sessions, Bios, Agenda)
2021
Winter
Winter 2021 References
Lets talk genital lymphedema By Shelley DiCecco First endowed Research Chair in lymphatic disorders in Canada arrives at the University of Albert By Spencer Gibson Kinect-enhanced lymphatic exercises By Mei Fu Fall
Fall 2021 References
Overview of Lymphatic Surgeries By Marie-Eve Letellier Obesity is a Significant Risk Factor for Lymphatic Pain and Arm Swelling By Mei Fu Summer
Summer 2021 References
Watching the flow The role of lymphangiography By Elliott Weiss and Moira Stilwell Spring
Spring 2021 References
Compression counters cellulitis How compression therapy substantially reduces the recurrence of cellulitis By Elizabeth Webb Surgical rehabilitation guidelines Integrating rehabilitation therapy into surgical programs By Lori Radke Letters to the Editor Response to “Therapy for Lipedema Incorporating New Clinical Guidelines” By Karen L. Herbst, et al Letters to the Editor In Response to Herbst’s Letter to the Editors of Pathways By Tobias Bertsch, Gabriele Erbacher, Guenter Klose Pathways Readers Have SpokenResults from the 2020 Readers Survey By Catherine Andrew
Winter
Winter 2020/2021 References
Contemporary concepts in lymphatic surgery A little old and a whole lot new By Dr. James Kennedy
Why is lymphedema so hard to diagnose? Let’s talk about lymphedema imaging technologies By Savannah Paetzel and Dr. Melissa Aldrich
Therapy for lymphedema Incorporating new clinical guidelines By Guenter Klose
Putting the “self” into self MLD Yoga basics enhance Manual Lymphatic Drainage self-management time By Lisa McKhann
2020
Fall
Fall 2020 References
Lipedema – A new paradigm shift An interview with Dr. Tobias Bertsch Additional Reading: Lipoedema: a paradigm shift and consensus Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system By Kathleen Francis LYMQOL: Measuring the effect of lymphedema on quality-of-life By Vaughan Keeley and Katie Riches
Summer
Summer 2020 References
What is the link between lymphedema and obesity? By Dr. Babak Mehrara and Dr. George Kokosis
Myths, mysteries, and the art of reviewing evidence By Dr. Rhian Noble-Jones
Obesity: The Canadian Perspective By David Keast
Spring
Spring 2020 References
An update on the genetics of primary lymphedema By: Dr. Kristina Gordon
A positive life is central to positive health An interview with Dr. Machteld Huber
Book review: The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide By Popi Kasvis and Marize Ibrahim
Winter
Winter 2019/2020 References
Dutch Best Practice Lymphedema Guidelines By: Dr. Robert Damstra
A New Paradigm for Diagnosis and Treatment of Edemas By: Heather Hettrick & Robyn Bjork
2019
Fall
Fall 2019 References
Obesity’s Impact By: Paula Stewart
Health Economics By: Nicole Stout
Prospective Surveillance By: Jill Binkley
Highlights from the 2019 ILF Conference in Chicago By: Anna Towers and Anna Kennedy
Scientific research developments By Pierre-Yves von der Weid
Summer
Summer 2019 References
Exercise and Physical Activity By: Kevin Repato and Margie McNeely
Lymphedema in gynecological cancer By: Shirin Shallwani
Canada’s New Food Guide and Lymphedema By: Jean LaMantia
Ask the Expert: Risk Reduction
Spring
Spring 2019 References
Innovations in diagnostics By: Mike Bernas
Aquatic exercise training and lymphedema By: Andree Dionne
Self-care – A therapist’s thoughts By: Bonnie Lasinski
Unusual relations or a delicate balance? By: Neil Piller
Winter
Winter 2019 References
Technology and Lymphedema
By: Melanie Thomas
Additional Articles:
The meaning of Success in Lymphedema Management By: Dorit Tidhar and Jane Armer (JoL Reprint)
The mystery is solved – A case study of delayed diagnosis and treatment By: Julia Rodrick (NLN Reprint)
2018
Fall
Fall 2018 References
Low level laser therapy for lymphedema
By: Sapphire Kroetsch BKin, Courtney Whitehead BScKin, and Margaret McNeely PT, PhD.
Lymphedema and related symptoms
By: Sheila H. Ridner, PhD, RN, FAAN
Summer
Summer 2018 References
The rise of the robots and AI – their impact on lymphedema diagnosis and treatment
By Neil Piller
Spring
Spring 2018 References
The lymphedema patient as director of care: The Dutch, patient-centred approach By Jose van Esch-Smeenge
Resilience: Learning to cope with lymphedema By Marc Hamel
Winter
Winter 2018 References
2017
Fall
Fall 2017 References
Quality of life following surgical management of lymphedema By Dr. Alex Munnoch
The development of a new diagnostic tool: Elastography By Robert Kilgour, Hassan Rivaz and Dr. Anna Towers
Lipo-lymphedema: Working collaboratively to improve a patient’s life By Edith Mulhall and Wendy Leroux
Lymphedema Medication Brings Hope (Full Transcript) By Stanley Rockson
Summer
Summer 2017 References
Nutrition for lymphedema By Jean LaMantia
Resistance exercise with compression for women with lymphedema By Mona Onazi and Margaret McNeely
What’s different about head and neck lymphedema? By Brad Smith
Spring
Spring 2017 References
The rising prevalence of lymphedema in Canada By David Keast and Anna Towers
Exercise and lymphedema By Karin Johansson
Skin characteristics of lymphedema By Carol Armstrong
Parents raising children with primary lymphedema By E. Radina, K. Kawamura, M. Martin, S. Rich, L. Clark, L. Ramsay and A. Oddo
Winter
Winter 2017 References
Pediatric Lymphedema By Chantal Lapointe and Catherine McCuaig
Taking heart when your heart sinks By Jane Turner
Reimbursement Inequities By Anna Kennedy and Nicole Boulet
Transepidermal Water Loss By Terence Ryan
2016
Fall
Fall 2016 References
Taking care of your lower limbs By Gurdish Sandhu
If you can breathe you can do yoga By Alexandra Fabbi
Summer
Summer 2016 References
Precautionary practices for lymphedema By Maria Asdourian et. al.
Spring
Spring 2016 References
Symptom reporting as a useful tool to detect lymphedema By Mei R. Fu
Winter
Winter 2016 References
Studying inflammation-induced lymphatic dysfunction to better understand lymphedema By Dr. Pierre-Yves von der Weid
Surgery for lymphedema treatment By Dr. Jay Granzow
2015
Fall
Fall 2015 References
Making the case for safe and effective resistance exercise By Kristin Campbell
Infection and overlying skin changes in lymphedema By Arissa Sperou
Summer
Summer 2015 References
Technologies improve accuracy and reliability of lymphedema measurement By Margie McNeely
Top 10 Self-Care Tips for Lymphedema By Lori Radke
Spring
Spring 2015 References
Using Pneumatic Compression in lymphedema treatment By Karen Ashforth
Kinesio Taping and Lymphedema By Ruth Coopee
Surgical Treatment Options for Lymphedema (Expanded)
Forty Years of Devoted Research (Expanded)
Winter
Winter 2015 References
Head and Neck Lymphedema By Steve Norton
Nutrition Considerations in Lymphedema By Hillary Sachs
2014
Fall
Fall 2014 References
Managing the Psychosocial Aspects of Lymphedema By Jane Durston
Summer
Summer 2014 References
Lower Limb Lymphedema after Gynecological Cancer Surgery: An Overview By Mei Fu, Kun Li and Jeanna Qui
Spring
Spring 2014 References
Understanding Cellulitis: A serious concern for lymphedema patients and those at risk By: Dr. Mieke Flour
Winter
Winter 2014 References
Lymphedema and Exercise By Dorit Tidhar & DeCourcy Squire
2013
Fall
Fall 2013 References
The Story of Abreast in a Boat By Susan Harris
Dragon Boating vs. Lymphedema By Don McKenzie
Occupational Therapy – It’s all about hope By Tricia Morrison, in conjunction with Roanne Thomas and Ryan Hamilton
Summer
Summer 2013 References
Radiation Therapy and the Lymphatic System By Amy Baker, John Semple and Miles Johnston
Protect Your Quality of Life from Lymphedema By Elizabeth McMahon
Spring
Spring 2013 References
Recent Development in Axillary Lymph Node Management in Breast Cancer By Winkle Kwan
Because it Matters… Getting more physically active one step at a time By Margie McNeely
Winter
Winter 2013 References
The Contemporary Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema By Janice Cormier and Kate Cromwell
Writing Lymphedema Case Reports and Presentations By Anna Towers
A Model of a Lymphedema Self-Management Clinic By Pamela Hammond, Sylvia Crowhurst, Stephanie Phan, Aleksandra Chafranskaia and Pamela Catton
2012
Fall
Fall 2012 References
Donning Aids for Compression Garments By Leda Raptis
Summer
Summer 2012 References
Compression Therapy: A position document on compression bandaging By Christine Moffatt and Deborah Glover
The Science of Compression By David Keast
Prescribing Compression Garments for Lymphostatic and Venous Edemas By Angela Vollmer
Lymphedema Never Sleeps By John Mulligan
Spring
Spring 2012 References
Early Shoulder Exercises for Reducing Complications After Breast Cancer Treatment By Dorit Tidhar