Lymphedema: Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations

AA Grada, TJ Phillips - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2017 - Elsevier
Lymphedema is a localized form of tissue swelling resulting from excessive retention of
lymphatic fluid in the interstitial compartment and caused by impaired lymphatic drainage …

Neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: review of their prevalence, distribution, and disease burden

PJ Hotez, A Kamath - PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2009 - journals.plos.org
The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are the most common conditions affecting the
poorest 500 million people living in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and together produce a …

The burden of neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia, and opportunities for integrated control and elimination

K Deribe, K Meribo, T Gebre, A Hailu, A Ali, A Aseffa… - Parasites & vectors, 2012 - Springer
Abstract Background Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic parasitic
diseases and related conditions that are the most common diseases among the 2· 7 billion …

[PDF][PDF] Diagnosis and treatment of primary lymphedema. Consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2013

BB Lee, M Andrade, PL Antignani, F Boccardo… - Int Angiol, 2013 - academia.edu
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541 GUIDELINES Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Lymphedema Consensus Document …

Medical geology in the framework of the sustainable development goals

J Bundschuh, JP Maity, S Mushtaq, M Vithanage… - Science of the Total …, 2017 - Elsevier
Exposure to geogenic contaminants (GCs) such as metal (loid) s, radioactive metals and
isotopes as well as transuraniums occurring naturally in geogenic sources (rocks, minerals) …

Lymphedema: diagnostic workup and management

AA Grada, TJ Phillips - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2017 - Elsevier
Lymphedema is a localized form of tissue swelling resulting from excessive retention of
lymphatic fluid in the interstitial compartment. It is caused by impaired lymphatic drainage …

Barefoot running claims and controversies: a review of the literature

DW Jenkins, DJ Cauthon - Journal of the American …, 2011 - Am Podiatric Med Assoc
Background: Barefoot running is slowly gaining a dedicated following. Proponents of
barefoot running claim many benefits, such as improved performance and reduced injuries …

Global epidemiology of podoconiosis: a systematic review

K Deribe, J Cano, ML Trueba… - PLoS neglected …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Podoconiosis is one of the few diseases that could potentially be eliminated
within one generation. Nonetheless, the global distribution of the disease remains largely …

Tailoring consent to context: designing an appropriate consent process for a biomedical study in a low income setting

F Tekola, SJ Bull, B Farsides, MJ Newport… - PLoS neglected …, 2009 - journals.plos.org
Background Currently there is increasing recognition of the need for research in develo**
countries where disease burden is high. Understanding the role of local factors is important …

Association between footwear use and neglected tropical diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Tomczyk, K Deribe, SJ Brooker, H Clark… - PLoS neglected …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background The control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has primarily focused on
preventive chemotherapy and case management. Less attention has been placed on the …