Imagine lugging around a heavy backpack all day. At first, it might feel manageable. But as hours go by, a subtle ache creeps ...

As fluid continues to collect, it can lead to tissue fibrosis, when the skin thickens and decreases a person’s range of motion. Lymphedema can cause discomfort and make it difficult for people ...

Researchers sought to assess the strategies used for training hematology/oncology nurses in assessing cancer patients’ lower extremities for skin issues and edema.

Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when there is damage ... wash and apply antibiotic ointment right away and then cover the wound. If you note a skin infection, seek medical treatment immediately.

A five-factor model effectively stratified patients with breast cancer based on lymphedema risk. Researchers believe this tool could be useful in clinical practice and in future research.

1 61-year-old man had osteosclerotic myeloma that was localized in the eleventh thoracic vertebral body and associated with sensorimotor polyneuropathy, skin hyperipigmentation, edema ...

After years of fighting for access to medical care outside of Nova Scotia, the province is now paying for Jennifer Brady’s treatment in New Jersey. The move comes after the Halifax woman won a court ...

The severity of skin reactions to the treatment of actinic keratosis with 5-fluorouracil cream 4% was associated with a higher lesion clearance rate.

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman who fought to have the provincial government pay for out-of-country treatment for a painful leg condition is preparing for her surgery with a New Jersey physician.