Many lymphedema patients are not receiving treatment
A new study finds that a significant percentage of cancer patients are not getting any care for their lymphedema, leading to a notable treatment gap.
A new study finds that a significant percentage of cancer patients are not getting any care for their lymphedema, leading to a notable treatment gap.
INSULIN-DEPENDENT PATIENTS MAY HAVE WORSE VASCULAR SURGICAL OUTCOMES
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According to a new study, black Americans have more severe vascular disease by the time they see a vascular surgeon, and they are more likely to die of it than other ethnic groups.