BACKGROUND: Lymphedema is an incurable disease associated with lymphatic dysfunction that causes tissue swelling and fibrosis. We investigated whether lymphedema could be attenuated by interfering ...

A YOUNG dancer has spoken out about living with lymphoedema as part of Lymphoedema Awareness Week. Rachael Boggiano, 24, a ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...

Any open wound that may need sutures should be seen as soon as possible. Ideally, they should be checked and closed within 6 hours. Reason: to prevent wound infections. There is no cutoff, however, ...