Scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to effective treatments for lymphedema, a painful swelling condition for ...

A newly discovered cellular mechanism shows promise for treating painful lymphedema. Scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to effective treatments for lymphedema, a painful swelling ...

The cells that make up the walls of the finest of all lymphatic vessels have a lobate, oak leaf-like shape that makes them particularly resilient to changes in fluid volume. A similar cell shape also ...

An international team led by National University of Singapore researchers has linked secondary lymphedema to excessive cholesterol buildup inside skin and around lymphatic vessels. Excess cholesterol ...

It is crucial to identify aggressive forms of the disease at the diagnostic stage to ensure that the increased risk of ...

The lymphatic system is a network of branching vessels that regulate fluid balance and support the immune system. Its smallest capillaries, comprised of a single endothelial cell layer, must stay ...

Our lymphatic system is like a big network of roots spread throughout the body. It serves as part of our immune system, ...

A study published today in Nature Communications describes how lymphatic endothelial cells assist in generating robust immune memory, offering new insights into how the immune system functions.