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 are gone. For years surgeons have been removing fewer lymph
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. A story showing how making an addition to your options
GROWING LYMPHEDEMA IN YOUR 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 lymphedema therapists (CLTs), both part-time and both originally occupational therapists.
VENCLOSE ECLIPSES 2018 RESULTS, PATIENT SUCCESS
By Larry Storer As Venclose enters its third full year of marketing its next-generation radiofrequency ablation solution for treating venous reflux disease, the company proves the adage that if you build a better product you will be successful. Venclose, a privately held Silicon Valley medical technology company, more than
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 and exhibit hall for an entire year. There is an
A REPORT FROM ‘FLYOVER COUNTRY:’Many practices may fail despite being in areas without COVID-19 cases
By Stephen F. Daugherty One of the most remarkable aspects of the COVID-19 crisis in the United States is the very different experience depending upon where one lives and practices medicine. As of May 10, the county in which I live and practice in Tennessee has experienced two tragic COVID
HOW TO USE TELEMEDICINE IN PHLEBOLOGY
By AJ Riviezzo, BA, MA American Physician Financial Solutions There is a lot of discussion on the lifted regulations for implementing telehealth in the medical provider’s office. These lifted regulations allow providers to see patients remotely during the current coronavirus health emergency declared
OEIS reschedules Scientific Meeting to Orlando Sept. 25-27
The Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS) will hold its 7th Annual National Scientific Meeting Sept. 25-27 at the Lowes Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The OEIS original scientific meeting was to be April 24-26 at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown all meetings. All registrations
BIOSUPPORTMD OFFERS FREE WOUND FORMULA TO PRACTICES, PATIENTS IN PANDEMIC
Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, BiosupportMD is concerned that many patients with long-standing venous ulcers may not have the same access to office-based wound care because they are sheltering in place and may be under financial stress. For this reason, BiosupportMD is offering free cases of Wound Formula to any
CAST YOUR VOTE: Join the AVLS in Washington, D.C. – in-person or digitally
By Amanda Godwin As the 2020 election year is in full swing, we are reminded of the importance of our voices. On Oct. 15-18, the American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) will bring together the venous and lymphatic community in Washington, D.C. with programming focused on