What’s new with the Lymphedema Treatment Act
The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022, that will go into effect on January 1, 2024, to improve Medicare insurance coverage for…
Lymphedema Doesn’t Sleep
Lymphedema is a chronic lymphatic disease that results in disfiguring swelling in one or more parts of the body. Chronic means, it can never be eliminated, although it…
What is Lymphedema Awareness Month?
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that shows up as an abnormal buildup of fluid, causing swelling or edema, most commonly in the arms or legs. There are two…
Elastic vs Inelastic Compression
A garment’s flexibility or “stiffness” is a contributing factor in product efficacy and selection. The more resistance of a product to stretch typically creates more resistance to the…
Lymphedema Treatment Act Passed by Congress
The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022, that will go into effect on January 1, 2024, to improve Medicare insurance coverage for…
When Garments can’t stay up
It’s the common worry that many have when wearing knee-high stockings: Will my stockings stay up all day? Even though medical compression stockings are generally “tighter” than a…
Sparkle this Holiday
The holiday season is upon us, and with that, all that glitters and glows! There will be parties and events that require us to dress up and toast…
The original Compression Wrap
circaid®: inspired by nature The idea and development of circaid products are founded upon the giraffe, the tallest animal in the world. The founder, Frank Shaw, created the…
Test, Trigger, Treat
Breast cancer occurs when a mutation allows breast cells to grow without order or control and form a tumor. Tumors in the breast tend to grow slowly. By…
Camp WatchMe
Summer camp. We all have the image in our heads of bunk beds, cabins, bonfires, and most importantly, fun and safe outdoor recreational activities that foster youth development…
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