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YourHostThe purpose of this site is to provide a free and unbiased source of information and analysis related to lymphedema research. We believe it will be most useful to professionals but It may also have value to others including persons who have lymphedema. Our plan is to step-wise construct this site to initially cover major research-related topics, accessible via clicking the active links. In addition, we will provide feedback to specific queries on any research-related issue. Any queries can be communicated via e-mail to: info@lymphedema-research.org

Dr. HN Mayrovitz
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Presentations (HNM)
Biophysical Assessments for Lymphedema Detection in Patients with Breast Cancer before and One Year after Breast Cancer Surgery
International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Malmo Sweden Sept 2011  FLASH    PDF    

Some Papers Concerning the Tissue Dielectiric (TDC) Method
Mayrovitz HN (2007)
Assessing local tissue edema in postmastectomy lymphedema
Lymphology 2007;40:87-94

Mayrovitz HN, Brown-Cross D, Washington Z (2007)
Skin tissue water and laser Doppler blood flow during a menstural cycle

Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging
2007;27:54-59  

Mayrovitz HN, Davey S, Shapiro E (2008)
Localized Tissue Water Changes Accompanying One Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)Therapy Session Assessed by Changes in Tissue Dielectric Constant in Patients with Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Lymphology 2008;41:87-92


Mayrovitz HN, Davey S, Shapiro E (2008)
Local tissue water changes assessed by tissue dielectric constant: Single measurements versus averaging of multiple measurements
Lymphology 2008;41:186-188

Mayrovitz HN, Davey S, Shapiro E (2008)
Local Tissue Water Assessed by Dielectric Constant: Anatomical Site and Depth Dependence in Women Prior to Breast Cancer-Related Surgery
Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging 2008;28:337-342


Mayrovitz HN, Davey S, Shapiro E (2009)
Suitability of Single Tissue Dielectric Constant Measurements to Access Local Tissue Water in Normal and Lymphedematous Skin
Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging 2009;(29):23–127

Mayrovitz HN (2009)
Assessing Lymphedema by Tissue Indentation Force and Local Tissue Water  
Lymphology 2009;42:88-98


Mayrovitz HN, Weingrad D, Davey S. (2009)
Local Tissue Water in At-Risk and Contralateral Forearms of Women with and without Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema Research and Biology 2009;7(3):153-8

Mayrovitz HN (2010)
Local Tissue Water Assessed by Measuring Forearm Skin Dielectric Constant: Dependence on Measurement depth, Age and Body Mass Index
Skin Research and Technology 2010;16:16-22

Mayrovitz HN, Carson S, Luis M (2010)
Male-Female Differences in Forearm Skin Tissue Dielectric Constant
Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging 2010;30(5):328-332

Mayrovitz HN, Luis M (2010)
Spatial Variations in Forearm Skin Tissue Dielectric Constant
Skin Research and Technology 2010;16:438-443



General Categories of Interest
Lymphedema Risk-Prevalence-Incidence                                                                                               

Prevention Considerations
Early Detection and Diagnostic Modalities
Measuring Lymphedema
Treating Lymphedema
Compression Considerations

Lymphatic Physiology and Mechanisms
Lymph Flow: Features and Measurement
Models for Research

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Genral informative links
eMedicine
Lymphatic Research Foundation
National Cancer Institute
National Lymphedema Network
Lymphedema People Articles

Lymphedema Training and Education
Klose Training and Consulting
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
Vodder School of North America

Research Article Links Page