Latest Research

Latest Research

Since its beginnings in 1988, LE&RN has been at the forefront of research into lymphedema and lymphatic disease. We know that lymphatic research is vital for all of us, holding the key to unraveling diseases such as AIDS, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, obesity, auto-immune diseases, lupus, and many others. Below are some of the latest studies to be conducted on the lymphatic system.


  • A Neuro-Lympho-Vascular Component of Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease? A Neuro-Lympho-Vascular Component of Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease?
  • How Do Meningeal Lymphatic Vessels Drain the CNS? How Do Meningeal Lymphatic Vessels Drain the CNS?
  • Structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatic vessels Structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatic vessels
  • The Cutaneous, Net Clinical, and Health Economic Benefits of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Devices The Cutaneous, Net Clinical, and Health Economic Benefits of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Devices
  • Lymphedema Prevalence and Treatment Benefits in Cancer: Impact of a Therapeutic Intervention Lymphedema Prevalence and Treatment Benefits in Cancer: Impact of a Therapeutic Intervention
  • Quantitative Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography… Quantitative Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography…
  • A High-Salt Diet Differentially Modulates Mechanical Activity ... A High-Salt Diet Differentially Modulates Mechanical Activity ...
  • Dietary Sodium and Lymphatic Contractile Activity Dietary Sodium and Lymphatic Contractile Activity
  • A Pilot Randomized Trial Evaluating Low-Level Laser Therapy A Pilot Randomized Trial Evaluating Low-Level Laser Therapy
  • Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain and swelling in women with BCRL Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain and swelling in women with BCRL