Lymphoedema is a chronic condition characterised by the accumulation of tissue fluid, a clear liquid that normally transfers the nutrient waste from the tissue back into the bloodstream. The condition ...
The lymphatic system is best known for maintaining tissue-fluid balance and facilitating immune-cell trafficking. Less widely appreciated, however, is its essential role in lipid transport. Lymphatic ...
During Lymphoedema Awareness Month, one specialist organisation – ‘Lymphoedema United’ – is aiming to help spread the positive message of this cause, but also highlight four key symptoms of the ...