Jul 31, 2018
Lymphedema & Cellulitis: Managing Your Risk
This blog post is for informational purpose only and should not be considered medical advice. If you suspect that you may have cellulitis, please contact your physician.If you have lymphedema or are a...
Jul 30, 2018
3 Steps to Determine Your Compression Garment Size
For many patients, getting prescribed a compression garment to manage lymphedema or to use preventatively if they are at-risk for lymphedema will be their first experience in medical compression. Ther...
May 17, 2018
A Cooler Arm Reduces the Risk for Lymphedema
Warm weather is finally here, and that also means that hot, and often humid, weather isn’t far behind. As the temperature rises, it becomes harder to keep cool — which can lead to increased swelling....
Nov 22, 2017
What are seconds (2nds)?
Seconds arm sleeves, gauntlets, and gloves feature all of our wonderful comfort, compression and style options but may have an imperfect DIVA Diamond Band (DB) on the arm sleeve, a misprint in the pat...
Jul 24, 2017
The Ultimate Guide to Washing Arm Sleeves, Gauntlets, Gloves, and Socks: Tips for Proper Care and Maintenance
When it comes to maintaining your arm sleeves, gauntlets, gloves, and socks proper washing and care is essential to ensure their longevity and functionality. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk...
Jun 01, 2017
Debunking Lymphedema Risk-Reduction Behaviors: Risky Conclusions
A recent article in the Journal of Clinical Oncology by Ferguson et al.1 is being summarized, both in the NEJM Journal Watch and in the associated JCO editorial by Ahn and Port,2 as demonstrating and...
