Fall Pathways 2026 (Volume 15, Issue 4) REFERENCES

Pathways Fall 2026 Volume 15 Issue 4 REFERENCES

Getting to know a legend A tribute to Dr. John M. Macdonald

By Anna Kennedy (supported by David Keast) Dr. John M. Macdonald 1.​ Dr. Harvey N. Mayovitz: “Compression levels increase arterial flow” https://www.mayrovitz.com/PAPERS-HNM/1998_065_Compression_PulseFlow.pdf 2.​ Pennsylvania Commencement address Class of 1962 Pennsylvania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt-BFXPRs8g Dr. John M. Macdonald CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNDERGRADUATE 1954-1958​ University of Notre Dame​ South Bend, Indiana

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GRADUATE 1958-1962​ ​ ​

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine​ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1962 – 1963​ ​ ​

University of Miami | Jackson Memorial Hospital​ Miami, Florida

1963 – 1965​ ​ ​

Captain, United States Air Force | Plattsburg Air Force Base Plattsburg, New York

OB/GYN

1965 – 1970​ ​ ​ ​ ​

University of Pittsburgh | Presbyterian University Hospital Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ​ ​ ​ ​

Assistant & Chief Resident in General and Thoracic Surgery

1970 – 1971​ ​ ​

St. Bartholomew’s Hospital​ ​ London, England​ ​ ​

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M.D.

Internship

Senior Registrar Thoracic Surgery

1971 – 1998​ ​ ​

Private Practice​ ​ Fort Lauderdale, Florida​

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March, 1989​ ​ ​

Arizona Heart Institute​ Phoenix, Arizona​ ​

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Certification in Laser Assisted Vascular Surgery

January, 1992​ ​ ​

Mount Sinai Hospital​ ​ Miami, Florida​ ​

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Certification in Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic/Vascular Surgery

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION January 12, 1965 – Florida Medical License – License #ME0011494​ December 13, 1971 – American Board of Surgery – Certificate #18193​ ​ January 26, 1974 – American Board of Thoracic Surgery – Certificate #2765 DR. JOHN M. MACDONALD: MEDICAL SOCIETIES, AWARDS AND OTHER POSITIONS 1.​ American Medical Association – 1971 to present 2.​ Florida Medical Association – 1971 to present 3.​ Broward County Medical Association – 1971 to present 4.​ American College of Surgeons – 1973 to present 5.​ The Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons – 1976 to present 6.​ American Heart Association, Broward County Chapter – 1973 to 1980 (President 1977-1978) 7.​ Fort Lauderdale Thoracic Surgical Society – 1975 to 1987 8.​ Fort Lauderdale Surgical Society – 1974 to 1987 9.​ American College of Chest Physicians – 1977 to present 10.​Southern Thoracic Surgical Association – 1977 to present 11.​Caducean Society of Greater Fort Lauderdale – 1978 to present (President 1988 - 1989) 12.​Chief of Surgery, Holy Cross Hospital – 1988 to 1990 13.​Personal physician to Donovan “Razor” Ruddock, Professional Heavyweight Boxing Contender – 1989 to 1995 14.​Participant, Medical Scuba Dive Seminar, Bonnaire, Netherlands, Antilles – 1984 and 1987 15.​Broward County Medical Association Auxiliary’s “Doc-Art Exhibition”: “Sand Castles”, First Place Overall, Award for Poetry – 1989 “Black Lights”, First Place, Award for Poetry – 1993 16.​Haitian-American Medical Society: Doctor of the Year – 1990 17.​International Trustee, Le Musse d’Art Haitian, Port au-Prince, Haiti – 1995 to present 18.​Medical Director & Founder: Wound Care and Limb Preservation Center, North Ridge Medical Center – 1995 to 1996 19.​Medical Advisory Board, Women’s Health Boutique Franchise System, Inc., Longview, Texas – 1995 to present 20.​National Alumnae Council, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. – 1996 to present 21.​Medical Director, Wound Healing Lymphedema Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – 1996 to June, 1999 22.​Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) – 1996 to present 23.​Consultant, Hospital Sainte Croix, Leogane, Haiti – 1996 to present 24.​International Society of Lymphology – 1997 to present

25.​Dermagraft Advisory Board Participant – Advanced Tissue Sciences Inc./ Smith & Nephew, Inc., Carlsbad, California – July 11-13, 1997 26.​The Guideline for Diabetic Wounds – John Hopkins University/Hospital Peer Review Panel – January 1998 27.​Alliance Francaise, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Board of Trustees – 1998 to 2001 28.​APLIGRAF Advisory Board Participant, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation/The Princeton Institute, Atlanta, Georgia – March 13-14, 1998 29.​Physician’s Class, FoldiKlinik for Lymphedema, Hinterzarden, Germany May 31 – June 4, 1999 30.​Medical Director, Wound Healing Lymphedema Center, North Broward Hospital District, Broward County, Florida – July 1999 to June 2001 31.​Wound Healing Society, 2000 to present 32.​Board of Directors, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care – 2001 to 2005 33.​Board of Directors, Lymphatic Research Foundation – 2001 to 2002 34.​Institut de Francais, Villefranche-Sur-Mer (France), Ler Octobre au 26 Octobre 2001 ​Immersion Conversational French, Certificate, Mention-Bien 35.​Faculty Appointment, University of Miami School of Medicine Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Miami, Florida – January 1, 2002 36.​Medical Director, Lymphedema Institute of America, Miami, Florida – January 2002 37.​Medical Director, Lymphedema Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, School of Medicine, Miami, Florida – February 2003 38.​“Outstanding Dads of Broward 2003”—Honoree, The Fort Lauderdale Philharmonic Society, Pier 66, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – April 27, 2003 39.​President-Elect, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, AAWC, Election by membership – March 1, 2005 40.​Scientific Advisory Board, National Lipedema Association – April 22, 2005 41.​President, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, AAWC – October 2005 - April 2008 42.​Symposium for Chief Elected and Chief Staff Officers, ASAE & the Center for , Association Leadership, PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – January 12-13, 2006 43.​World Wound Care Alliance (WWCA), Volunteer Wound Care Team Site Evaluation ​ Christian Medical College, Vellore, India – February 26 - March 2, 2007 44.​US Surgery 2007—Advisory Panel, Touch Briefings , Business Briefings, LTD. 45.​Presentation to World Health Organization (WHO), Working Group on Integration of Wound Management (WG-IWM), Geneva, Switzerland – September 13-14, 2007 46.​Honorary Membership—Mexican Wound Care Society (AMCICHAC) – Veracruz, Mexico.

September 22, 2007 47.​World Health Organization—Consultant for Wound and Lymphedema Management, Ghana, West Africa – July 19-30, 2008 48.​Secretariat—World Health Organization—Global Initiative for Wound and Lymphedema Care, WHO—GIWLC, Geneva, Switzerland – October 2008 49.​Appointment to Advisory Board, International Lymphoedema Framework Journal of Lymphoedema, Royal Ascot, England – April 20, 2009 50.​“Physician of the Year”, Caducean Society of Greater Ft Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – May 26, 2009 51.​Secretariat—World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care, WHO-WAWLC ​ Geneva, Switzerland – October 16, 2009 52.​Medical Director, University of Miami / Medishare Hospital, Wound Care Program Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Earthquake Relief – January 12, 2010

53.​Humanitarian of the Year — 2010, Emerald Society of Ft Lauderdale, Bahia Mar Hotel Fort Lauderdale, Florida – March 14, 2010 54.​Adjunct Courtesy Faculty appointment, University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing – July 28, 2011 55.​Appointment—Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami – September 2011 56.​Medical Director Wound Program, Hospital Bernard Mevs Project Medishare HBMPM Port-au-Prince, Haiti – August 2011 57.​Board of Governors, International Society for Pediatric Wound Care, Rome, Italy – October 2011 58.​Perleman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Designated Speaker, Commencement Address, Class of 1962 (50 year class), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 13, 2012 59.​Medical Consultant, WHO Buruli Ulcer Study, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Africa – February 17-27, 2013 60.​Humanitarian of the Year, Caducean Society of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Yacht Club – May 21, 2013 61.​Board of Directors, International Lymphedema and Wound Care Training Institute ​ wtimedicalmissions.com, August 2014 62.​Mt Lebanon High School Great Alumni Award, Class of 1954 (50-year class) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – October 17, 2014 63.​John Boswick Award - Lifetime Achievement in Wound Healing Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care. SAWC-Spring, San Antonio, Texas – May 2, 2015 64.​Clinical Instructor, Department of Podiatric Medicine & Radiology Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. North Chicago, Illinois – June 13, 2016— June 30, 2017 ​ BIBLIOGRAPHY 1.​ Gardner’s Syndrome and Periampulary Malignancy. American Journal of Surgery, Vol. 113.425 (1967). Macdonald, J.M. 2.​ Serotonin and Bradykinin in the Dumping Syndrome. American Journal of Surgery, Vol. 117.204 (1969). Macdonald, J.M., Webster, M., Drapanas, T. 3.​ Hemodynamic Effects of Serotonin and Bradykinin. Surgical Forum, Vol. 19. (1968). Macdonald J.M., Webster M., Drapanas, T. 4.​ Professional Boxing – Challenge for American Medicine. Broward County Medical Association Record, Vol. 56. No. 4 (April, 1994). Macdonald, J.M. 5.​ Blood Perfusion Hyperemia in Response to Graded Loading of Human Heels Assessed by Laser-Doppler Imaging. Clinical Physiology, 19, 5, 351 – 359, (1999). Macdonald, J.M., Mayrovitz, H.N, Smith, J.R. 6.​ “Florida Protocol” - Medicare and Lymphedema—How it came to be. LymphNotes, (Spring/Summer 2000), www.elymphnotes.org, Macdonald, J.M. 7.​ Assessment of Limb Volume by Manual and Automated Methods in Patients with Limb Edema or Lymphedema. Adv. Skin Wound Care, Vol. 14, 272-6, (2000). Macdonald, J.M., Mayrovitz, H.N., Sims, N. 8.​ Wound Healing and Lymphedema; A New Look at an Old Problem. Ostomy Wound Management, Vol. 47, 4 pp52-57, (April 2001). Macdonald, J.M. 9.​ Lymphedema, Lipedema and the Open Wound; The Role of Compression Therapy. Surgical Clinics of North America-Wound Care, Surg Clin N Am 83 1-20 (2003). Macdonald J.M., Mayrovitz, H.N., Sims, N. 10.​Lymphedema and Wounds, Wound Healing, Chapter: 25; pp307-321 (2005). Ed: Falabella-Kirsner, Taylor & Francis Group LLC ISBN 10: 0-8247-5458-1 Macdonald, J.M.

11.​Focus on Wound Care—For the Lymphedema Practitioner, 5th International NLN Conference, August 2002, VHS Video—Three hours, 30 minutes, Diane Krasner, RN, PhD. John M. Macdonald, MD, FACS, Gary Sibbald, MD, Caroline Fife, MD, Moderator Available through National Lymphedema Network 12.​Wound Healing and Lymphedema: The Case for Co-Dependency. The Wound Management Manual, Chapter Nine: pp104-108 (2005). Ed: Bok Y. Lee, MD, FACS McGraw Hill Medical Publishing ISBN:0-07-143203-5. Macdonald, J.M. 13.​An American History of Lymphoedema Management. Journal of Lymphoedema, Vol. 1, Issue 1, p.p 10-11 (Oct. 2006). Macdonald, J.M. 14.​Measurement Decisions for Clinical Assessment of Limb Volume Changes in Patients With Bilateral and Unilateral Limb Edema, Physical Therapy, Poster, (August 7, 2007).

Macdonald, J.M., Mayrovitz, H.N., Davey, Suzanne, Olson, Kelly, Washington, Ezella.

15.​Wounds. The AAWC Global Alliance--Special Report, Vol.20 Number 10 (October 2008).

Macdonald, J.M. 16.​Medical Compression: Effects on Pulsetile Blood Flow. International Compression Club, Lucca, Italy Conference Synopsis (February 2009). Macdonald, J.M., Mayrovitz, H. 17.​Global Initiative for Wound and Lymphoedema Care. J Lymphoedema 4(2): 92-95 (2009).

Macdonald, J.M. 18.​WAWLC: World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care, WOUNDS, 22(3):55-59 (2010).

Macdonald, J.M. 19.​Wound and Lymphoedema Management, World Health Organization Library ISBN 978 92 4 159913 9, Editor, Macdonald, J.M. 20.​Buruli Ulcer—Its Impact and Treatment World Wide. World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care--Geneva, Switzerland, Poster session, (2012), Atlanta, Georgia. Treadwell, T., M.D., FACS, Macdonald, J.M., FACS 21.​Buruli Ulcer: Impact and Treatment World Wide-An Interval Report. WOUNDS, Supplement (September 2012). Treadwell, T., M.D., FACS, Macdonald, J.M., FACS 22.​Use of a novel epidermal harvesting system in resource poor countries. Oral abstract presented at: The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Spring; April 23-27, 2014; Orlando, FL. Serena T, Francius A, Taylor C, Macdonald J 23.​An Academic Center`s Delivery of Care After the Haitian Earthquake AK Jaffer, et al.—(JM Macdonald,) Ann Inter Med 2010; 153: 262-265 24.​Adjunctive Role of Manual lymph Drainage in the Healing of Venous Ulcers: A Comparative Pilot Study. G. Szolonoky, M. Tuczal, J.M. Macdonald, F. Dosa-Racz, et Al. Dept. Of Dermatology and Allergology, University of Szeged, Hungary. Lymphology 51(2018) 148-159 25.​Rifampicin and clarithromycin (extended release) versus rifampicin and streptomycin for limited Buruli ulcer lesions: a randomised, open-label, non-inferiority phase 3 trial. Richard O Phillips, Jérôme Robert, Kabiru Mohamed Abass, William Thompson, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Tuah Wilson, Godfred Sarpong, Thierry Gateau, Annick Chauty, Raymond Omollo, Michael Ochieng Otieno, Thaddaeus W Egondi, Edwin O Ampadu, Didier Agossadou, Estelle Marion, Line Ganlonon, Mark Wansbrough-Jones, Jacques Grosset, John M Macdonald, Terry Treadwell, Paul Saunderson, Albert Paintsil, Linda Lehman, Michael Frimpong, Nanaa Francisca Sarpong, Raoul Saizonou, Alexandre Tiendrebeogo, Sally-Ann Ohene, Ymkje Stienstra, Kingsley B Asiedu, Tjip S van der Werf, on behalf of the study team* Lancet 2020; 395: 1259–67 26.​Wound and Lymphoedema Management 2nd Edition Focus on Resource-limited Settings -World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care Editor, David H. Keast, BSc, MSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP(LM) Chapters 2-7-19. J.M Macdonald MD—2020

----Dedication -This publication is dedicated to the vision and commitment of John Macdonald (USA) and Terry Treadwell (USA) to improving wound and lymphoedema care in resource-limited settings and key founders of the World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS 1.​ “Lymphedema – Diagnosis and Treatment,” Dinner with the Doctor, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 20, 1997.

2.​ Options in Action – Wound and Skin Care Symposium, Swedish Medical Center/ Smith & Nephew. January 23-24, 1998. a.​ “Lower Extremity Arterial Ulcers” b.​ “Lower Extremity Venous Ulcers” 3.​ “Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Medline’s Wound Care Symposium, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. October 2, 1998.

4.​ “Lymphedema—What Is It All About?” Captain’s Club, Coral Ridge Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. November 3, 1998.

5.​ Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and Medical Research, Poster Presentation, Anaheim, California. April 24-27, 1999. a.​ “Effect of Local Heel Pressure Magnitude and Duration on Blood Perfusion” b.​ “Limb Volume Measurement in Patients with Edema” 6.​ “Compression in Venous Stasis Ulcers,” Smith & Nephew, Saville Hotel, Miami, Florida. May 12, 1999.

7.​ “Healthy Living,” Guest Interview – Media One Cable, Channel 19, 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM. September 7, 1999.

8.​ “Lymphedema Management,” Chris Evert Women and Children’s Center, Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. October 2, 1999.

9.​ “Lymphedema and Wound Healing,” The Health Sciences/Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Center for Continuing Education, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

November 4, 1999.

10.​“Lymphedems—Just the Facts,” Shedding Light on Lymphedema, Lighthouse Lymphedema Support Group, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. February 25, 2000.

11.​“Wound Care 2000—Back to the Future,” Christus St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas. March 10, 2000.

12.​“Talking about Lymphedema—The Doctor Is In,” Susan B Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. March 26, 2000.

13.​“Lymphedema 2000— Just the Facts,” Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. March 27, 2000.

14.​“Lymphedema—Just the Facts,” The Thirteenth Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care.

Dallas, Texas. April 1, 2000.

15.​“Lymphedema Reduction with a Modified Protocol of Comprehensive Decongestive Physiotherapy,” SAWC-2000, Abstract Session, Dallas, Texas. April 2, 2000.

16.​“Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Adventist Hospital, Orlando, Florida. May 3, 2000.

17.​“Lymphedema—Pathophysiology and the Relationship to Wound Healing,” WOCN / CAET Wound Ostomy Continence Conference, Toronto, Canada. June 5, 2000.

18.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, New York. June 7, 2000.

19.​“The Truth about Wounds, Lymphedema and Compression Therapy,” North Broward Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. June 17, 2000.

20.​“Wound Care—Back to the Future” a.​ Jackson Naval Air Station Hospital, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. July 12, 2000. b.​ Northeast Florida Professional Assistant Association, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. July 12, 2000.

21.​“Lymphedema and Medical Ignorance,” Fourth National Lymphedema Network International Conference, Marlys Witte, Moderator, Orlando, Florida. September 17, 2000.

22.​“Modern Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Coosa Valley Home Health & North Georgia Home Health, Rome, Georgia. September 21, 2000.

23.​“Feet Wounds and Diabetes,” North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach, Florida. October 4, 2000.

24.​“Lymphedema Reduction with Modifies Protocol of Comprehensive Decongestive Physiotherapy,” National Lymphedema Network International Conference Poster Presentation, Orlando, Florida. September 17, 2000.

25.​“Modern Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Community Home Service, Inc., Naples, Florida.

November 9, 2000.

26.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” Naples Community Hospital Medical Staff, Naples, Florida. November 10, 2000.

27.​Lymphedema Workshop, Moderator. University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. December 8-10, 2000. a.​ “The Diabetic Foot—Update 2000” b.​ “Management of Edema in the Diabetic Lower Extremity” c.​ “Surgical Intervention in the Diabetic Foot” 28.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” Broward Case Managers Association, Broward General Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 10, 2001.

29.​“Effective Wound Care—Back to the Future,” North Florida State Prison Hospital, Lake Butler, Florida.February 7, 2001.

30.​“Wound Healing and Lymphedema” Shedding Light on Lymphedema, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. 2001.

31.​“Wound Healing and Lymphedema—A New Look At An Old Problem,” ET Odyssey Florida Association of Enterostomal Therapists, Boca Raton, Florida. March 10, 2001.

32.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” Lymphedema Awareness and Management Seminar, Daytona Beach, Florida. March 24, 2001.

33.​Niagara’s Third Annual Wound Care Symposium, Niagara Falls, Ontario. April 4, 2001. a.​ “Partners to Healing” b.​ “Wound Healing and Lymphedema—A New Look At An Old Problem” 34.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing—A New Look At An Old Problem,” Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, 29th Annual Symposium on Vascular Surgery, Boca Raton, Florida. April 8, 2001.

35.​The 14th Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada.

April 30-May 3, 2001. a.​ Session 39: Lymphedema, Poster Presentation. “Lymphedema Treatment Outcomes With a Modified Protocol of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy.”

The Hidden Epidemic—Fife, C., MD Lymphedema Therapy—Sims, N., RN Wound Healing and Lymphedema—Macdonald, JM, MD. b.​ “Effects of pulsed radio frequency energy on arm skin blood perfusion and transcutaneous oxygen in post- mastectomy lymphedema.” Mayrovitz, H.N., Sims, N., Macdonald, JM.

c.​ “A pilot study of the effects of pulsed radio frequency energy on post-mastectomy lymphedema.” Mayrovitz, H.N., Sims, N., Macdonald, JM. d.​ “Managing the lymphedema patient with multiple medical problems: A Case Study.”

Sims, N., Macdonald, JM, Moore, E. e.​ “Treatment of Extreme Bilateral Leg Lymphedema: A Case Study.” Sims, N., Macdonald, JM, Ceplenski, D. 36.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” Medical Dinner Program, Orlando, Florida. May 23, 2001.

37.​“Optimal Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, Surgical Grand Rounds, Jacksonville, Florida. May 24, 2001.

38.​WOCN 33rd Annual Wound, Ostomy, Continence Conference, Portland, Oregon. June 2-6, 2001. a.​ “Wound Healing and Lymphedema—A New Look At An Old Problem,” 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM. June 5, 2001. b.​ “How to Win Friends and Influence People—Building a Wound/Lymphedema Program,” Presentation with Patricia Paxton-Alan, MSN, ARNP-C, CWOCN. c.​ “Effects of Pulsed-Radio-Frequency Therapy On Post-Mastectomy Arm Lymphedema and Blood Flow” (Grant-Magnetherm Corp.) Presentation with Mayrovitz, Sims & Macdonald, Abstract Oral Presentation. d.​ “Treatment of Extreme Bilateral Leg Lymphedema Secondary to CVI.” Poster Presentation. Macdonald, Sims, Ceplenski. e.​ “Lymphedema Reduction with a Modified Protocol of Comprehensive Decongestive Physiotherapy,” Macdonald, Sims & Mayrovitz. f.​ “Leg Bandaging Effects on Activity-Related Compression Pressures,” Mayrovitz, Sims, Macdonald & Tucker, (Grant—3M Corp). g.​ “Skin Blood Flow,” Mayrovitz, Sims, Macdonald & Tucker, (Grant—3M Corp). h.​ “Utilization of Compression Therapy in Preventing Aggressive Amputation in A Diabetic Patient,” Paxton-Alan, Taylor & Macdonald.

39.​“Optimal Wound Care-Back to the Future” a.​ Dinner Presentation, Belleview-Biltmore Resort & Spa, Clearwater, Florida. June 19, 2001. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Le Bordeaux Restaurant Tampa, Florida. June 26, 2001. c.​ Family Practice Residents-University of Tennessee, Tennessee Smokies Baseball Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee. July 5, 2001. d.​ Dinner Presentation, Advanced Wound Recovery Group, DuBois Regional Medical Center, DuBois, Pennsylvania. July 19, 2001.

40.​“The Relationships Between Computed Tomography And Ultrasound Indentation Testing In Characterizing Fibrotic Tissue Associated With Chronic Venous Disease,” Faculty Endorsement and Final Review Committee. Mary Jo Geyer, Ph.D., Doctoral Thesis. Graduate Faculty of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Submitted and Approved. August 3, 2001.

41.​“Management of Edema in the Diabetic Lower Extremity,” The Diabetic Foot Update 2001, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. December 7, 2001.

42.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing—A New Look at an Old Problem,” Wound Symposium, Marriott Phoenix Airport Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. January 10, 2002.

43.​Compression and Wound Healing Symposium, S.P.H.S. Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.

January 11, 2002. a.​ “Effective Wound Care—Back to the Future” b.​ “Lymphedema and Wound Healing—A New Look at an Old Problem”

44.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing—A New Look at an Old Problem,” Wound Healing Seminar, University of Florida School of Medicine, Veterans Administration Hospital, Gainesville, Florida.

February 14, 2002.

45.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing—A New Look at an Old Problem,” Tri-State Conference: “Shedding Light On Lymphedema”, Lighthouse Lymphedema Support Group, Centennial Theatre, Chattanooga, Tennessee. February 15, 2002.

46.​Faculty Participant, Course Design and Presentation Compression Therapy and Wound Care, Lymphedema Institute of America and Lohmann-Rauscher, South Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida. March 23-24, 2002.

47.​“Effective Wound Care—Back to the Future” a.​ Presentation to Baptist Hospital Medical Staff, Knoxville, Tennessee. April 18, 2002. b.​ Presentation to Tri-City Medical Community, Kingsport, Tennessee. April 18, 2002. c.​ Presentation to Trident Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina. May 9, 2002. d.​ Presentation to Florence Medical Community, Florence, South Carolina. May 9, 2002.

48.​“Wound Healing and Lymphedema—A New Look at an Old Problem,” Lymphedema Care Forum, O’Conner Hospital, San Jose, California. June 8, 2002.

49.​“Focus on Wound Care for the LE Practitioner,” Moderator, Special Issues in Lymphedema, National Lymphedema Network 5th International Conference, Special Extended Session: Conference Reflections and Future Agenda, Chicago, Illinois. August 29-September 1, 2002.

50.​“Wound Care and the Elderly, Vascular Ulcers, Compression Therapy & Lymphedema,” University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Veterans Affairs, Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando Florida. September 12, 2002.

51.​“Educate the Educators”—Program on Lymphedema Management, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Lymphedema Institute of America, Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boynton Beach, Florida. September 28, 2002.

52.​“Compression Therapy and Wound Care,” Lymphedema Institute of America, JFK Medical Center, Palm Beach, Florida. October 3, 2002.

53.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” 202 Storer Boone, MD, Memorial Lecture, The Aroostook Medical Center, Presque Isle, Maine. October 5, 2002.

54.​“Lymphedema and Breast Cancer—What’s It All About?” The Spirit of Women Annual Health Conference, University of Maine, Presque Isle, Maine. October 5, 2002.

55.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing,” South Central Region WOCN Fall Conference, Le Meridien Hotel, Dallas, Texas. October 11, 2002.

56.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” Oncology Grand Rounds, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. November 8, 2002.

57.​Guest lecturer, Klose-Norton Lymphedema Therapy Course, Deerfield Beach, Florida. January 20, 2003.

58.​“Wound Care & Lymphedema—A New Look at an Old Problem,” Wound Care Lymphedema Seminar, Lymphedema Awareness Foundation, Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, Florida. February 27, 2003.

59.​“Lymphedema 101,” Wound Care Lymphedema Seminar, Lymphedema Awareness Foundation, Orange Park, Florida. February 28, 2003.

60.​“Wound Healing and Lymphedema—A New Look at an Old Problem” a.​ 25th Annual New York State Surgical Symposium, American College of Surgeons New York Chapter, Hilton Hotel and Towers, New York, New York. April 11, 2003. b.​ Lymphedema Management Conference, University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. April 26, 2003.

61.​“Compression Therapy,” The 16th Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, Post Conference Session—Lymphedema Awareness and Relationship to Wound Care Moderator, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. May 1, 2003.

62.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” The 13th Annual Wound Healing Society Meeting, Seattle, Washington. May 6, 2003.

63.​“Effective Wound Care for the Lymphedema Practitioner,” Advances in Lymphedema Treatment for Professionals and Patients, Massachusetts General Hospital, Institute of Health Professionals, Kessler: Lerner Lymphedema Services Academy, Boston, Massachusetts. May 24, 2003.

64.​The Lymphedema Association of Quebec, McGill University, Dept. of Oncology, Montreal, Quebec Canada. May 28-30, 2003. a.​ “Lymphedema, Wound Healing and Compression Techniques” b.​ “Creation of a Lymphedema Treatment Center” 65.​International Congress of Lymphology, Freiburg, Germany. September 1–6, 2003. a.​ “Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Leg Ulceration: The International Epidemic” Workshop, Foldi Klinik, Hinterzarten, Germany. September 3, 2003. b.​ “Wound Healing and Lymphedema: A Case for Co-Dependence” Phlebolymphology Session, Freiburg, Germany. September 4, 2003. c.​ “Lymph Clinic” International Therapists Ask—Experts Answer” Panel Member.

September 5, 2003.

66.​“Lymphology 101,” Radiation Oncology—Grand Rounds, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miami, Florida. September 25, 2003.

67.​“Wound Healing and Lymphedema—A New Look at an Old Problem,” Capital Health Wound Care—Prevention, Principles and Practice, Edmonton, Alberta Canada. October 3, 2003.

68.​Edema Management: A Critical Component of Wound Prevention and Treatment, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta Canada. October 4, 2003. a.​ “Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic” b.​ “Wound Care and Lymphedema—The Case For Co-Dependence” c.​ “Bandage Application Techniques” d.​ “Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Leg Ulceration” e.​ “How to Build a Lymphedema Center” 69.​“Wound Healing and Lymphedema—The Case for Co-Dependence,” Meadville Medical Center Health Systems, Meadville, Pennsylvania. March 16, 2004.

70.​Wound Care and Compression Therapy, Vector Health Programs Inc. Mad River Hospital, Arcata, California. March 27-28, 2004. a.​ “Lymphedema-The Hidden Epidemic” b.​ “Wound Healing and Lymphedema-A Case for Co-Dependence” c.​ “Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Leg Ulceration” d.​ “Case Presentations—What Would You Do?” 71.​17th Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. May 5, 2004. Moderator: John M Macdonald MD, FACS—General Session: Lymphedema a.​ “Lymphedema & Wound Healing—The Case for Co-Dependence,” John M. Macdonald MD, FACS b.​ “Lymphedema—: The Hidden Epidemic,” Caroline Fife, MD c.​ “Physiological Principles of Therapeutic Compression,” Harvey Mayrovitz, PhD d.​ “Complete Decongestive Therapy: (CDT) for Lymphedema,” Guenter Klose, MLD/CDT, Certified Instructor

72.​“Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Leg Ulceration,” Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Advanced Refresher Course, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. May 7, 2004.

73.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing—A Case for Co-Dependence” a.​ 2nd World Union of Wound Healing. Lymphedema Symposium—Moderator, Palais Des Congres, Paris, France. July 13, 2004. b.​ Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical and Pharmaceutical Center, Department of Dermatology and Allergology Visiting Professor—Grand Rounds, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary. July 16, 2004.

74.​“Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic,” Medical Grand Rounds, Whitehorse General Hospital, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. September 9, 2004.

75.​Promoting Evidence Based Practices for Wound Care Management North of 60. Mount McIntyre, Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. September 10, 2004. a.​ “Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic” b.​ “Wound Healing and Lymphedema—The Case for Co-Dependence” 76.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing—The Case for Co-Dependence,” Moderator, General Session: Effective Principles and Management of Care for the Practicing Surgeon, American College of Surgeons, 90th Clinical Congress, New Orleans, Louisiana. October 14, 2004.

77.​“Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Leg Ulceration,” National Lymphedema Network-Sixth International Conference, New Frontiers in Lymphedema Research and Therapy, Wound Care for the Practicing Lymphedema Therapist, Reno, Nevada. October 20, 2004.

78.​Advanced Wound Healing and Lymphedema Center, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. October 28, 2004. a.​ “Lymphedema—The Hidden Masquerade, Chronic Wounds and Lymphedema” b.​ “Lymphedema and Wound Healing—The Case for Co-Dependence.”

79.​St Joseph Hospital, Bangor, Maine. November 8, 2004. a.​ “Lymphedema—The Hidden Epidemic” b.​ “Lymphedema and Wound Healing—The Case for Co-Dependence” 80.​“The Lymphology of Wound Healing,” Advanced Wound Recovery of Boston, Sterling Medical Center, Waltham, Massachusetts. November 24, 2004.

81.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing—The Case for Co-Dependence,” South Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida. December 13, 2004.

82.​Presentation Committee, Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, Baltimore, Maryland. March 29, 2005.

83.​“Lipedema,” National Lipedema Association, San Diego, California. April 22, 2005.

84.​“Physiological Considerations for Compression Bandaging,” Symposium for Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), San Diego, California April 24, 2005.

85.​“Lymphedema: The Invisible Elephant” a.​ Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center, Fort Myers, Florida. June 13, 2005. b.​ Central Maine Medical Center. Lewiston, Maine. June 21, 2005.

86.​“Lymphedema and Wound Healing” a.​ Surgical Grand Rounds, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia. August 22, 2005. b.​ Surgical Grand Rounds, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Michigan. August 26, 2005.

87.​Consultant Kreiskliniken Ostallgau Haus Marktoberdorf, Chirugische Abteilung zur Behandlung Chronischer Wunden, Marktoberdorf, Germany. September 14, 2005.

88.​“Physiological Aspects of Compression Bandaging: Scientific background of the interaction between the lymphatic and venous system and a review of their importance for wound

healing,” European Wound Conference, The Importance of Compression Therapy in the treatment of Chronic Wounds-Theory and Practice, Stuttgart, Germany. September 15-16, 2005.

89.​Clinical Decisions in Lymphedema,” The 9th Annual Wound Care Congress, The Center for Advanced Wound Care, Orlando, Florida. October 2, 2005.

90.​“Lymphedema & Wound Healing,” Surgical Grand Rounds, Spartanburg Regional Health System, Spartanburg, South Carolina. November 22, 2005.

91.​Managing the Recalcitrant Wound, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, Canada. February 23, 2006. a.​ “Wound Care Zebras” b.​ “Physiological Concepts in Compression Bandaging” c.​ “Clinical Decisions in Lymphedema” d.​ “Lymphedema 101” 92.​“Lymphedema & Wound Healing,” Surgical Grand Rounds, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. March 9, 2006.

93.​Participant, Wound Healing Society, Conference on Wound Healing Guidelines, National Institute of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland. March 20, 2006.

94.​Moderator, Lymphedema Session with Professor Waldemer Olszewski MD, and Professor Hugo Partsch, MD., Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, San Antonio, Texas. April 27, 2006.

95.​“Lymphedema & Wound Healing,” Medical/Surgical Grand Rounds, Physicians Regional Medical Center, Naples, Florida. August 22, 2006.

96.​“Beneath the Surface—Lymphedema and the Chronic Wound,” In-depth focus on Wound Care, Baptist Health South Florida, Coral Gables, Florida. October 7, 2006.

97.​“What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Bandage Compression & the Open Wound,” Northeast Surgical Associates-- Cutting Edge Wound Symposium, Cleveland, Ohio. November 10, 2006.

98.​Speaker and moderator “The Swollen Limb—What Lies Beneath,” 10th Annual Wound Congress, Center for Advanced Wound Care, Colorado Springs, Colorado. November 13, 2006.

99.​“What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Bandage Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Canadian Association for Wound Care, Annual Conference, Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottawa, Canada. November 19, 2006. b.​ Cucina D’Angelo, Boca Raton, Florida. January 25, 2007. c.​ William Eaglstein Wound Healing Festschrift, 50th Anniversary Educational Program and Celebration, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami Beach, Florida. March 24, 2007. d.​ WOCN Annual Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah. June 10, 2007. e.​ Live Webinar, 3M Telecommunication Studio, St. Paul, Minnesota. June 14, 2007. f.​ Dinner Presentation, Stoney River Restaurant, Nashville, Tennessee. June 18, 2007. g.​ Morning Nursing Conference, Bradley Memorial Hospital, Cleveland, Tennessee. June 19, 2007. h.​ Dinner Presentation, Jacksonville Wound Consortium, Maggiano’s Restaurant, Jacksonville, Florida. June 19, 2007. i.​ Dinner Presentation, Doc’s Restaurant, Orlando, Florida. June 20, 2007. j.​ Dinner Presentation, Lidias Restaurant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. July 31, 2007. k.​ Nursing/Physician Conference, Inquisit of Amerinet Conference Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. August 1, 2007. l.​ Dinner Presentation, Napa River Inn. Louisville, Kentucky. August 23, 2007. m.​ Dinner Presentation, Stoney River Inn. St. Louis, Missouri. August 27, 2007. n.​ Dinner Presentation, Plaza III Restaurant, Kansas City, Kansas. August 28, 2007.

o.​ Lunch Presentation, Wound Care Center, Integris Baptist Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 29, 2007. p.​ Dinner Presentation, Michael Fusco’s Riverside Grill, Tulsa, Oklahoma. August 29, 2007. q.​ Tele-Medicine Presentation, Dept. of Dermatology, Monterey School of Medicine, Monterey, Mexico. September 7, 2007.

100.​ “Lymphedema—Do You Know What You’ve been Missing?” Mexican Wound Care Society (AMCICHAC), Veracruz, Mexico. September 20, 2007.

101.​ “Short Stretch Compression—The New Paradigm for Wound Care,” Mexican Wound Care Society (AMCICHAC), Veracruz, Mexico. September 22, 2007.

102.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Dinner Presentation, Toronto, Canada. September 25, 2007. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Ottawa, Canada. September 26, 2007.

103.​ “Lymphedema—Do You Know What You’ve Been Missing?” Southeast Region Wound, Ostomy and Continence Society, Greenville, South Carolina. September 29, 2007.

104.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Dinner Presentation, Mangione’s Restaurant, Atlanta, Georgia. October 11, 2007. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Roy’s Restaurant, Tampa, Florida. October 17, 2007. c.​ Dinner Presentation, Brook’s Restaurant, Denver, Colorado. October 23, 2007. d.​ Luncheon Presentation, Arlington Medical Center, Arlington, Texas. October 24, 2007. e.​ Dinner Presentation, Omni Hotel, Dallas, Texas. October 24, 2007.

105.​ “Lymphedema—Do You Know What You’ve Been Missing?” a.​ 11th Annual Wound Congress, Houston, Texas. October 26, 2007. b.​ St. Vincent-Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. October 29, 2007. c.​ Canadian Association for Wound Care Symposium 2007, London, Ontario. November 4, 2007.

106.​ “What Lies Beneath,” Compression Workshop, Canadian Association for Wound Care Symposium, London, Ontario. November 4, 2007.

107.​ “Lymphedema—Do You Know What You’ve Been Missing?” 4th Annual Wound Care Symposium, NESAO Wound Management Services, Cleveland, Ohio. November 9, 2007.

108.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Lunch Presentation, Spectrum Health Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan. November 12, 2007. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Detroit, Michigan. November 12, 2007. c.​ Dinner Presentation, Tucson, Arizona. November 28, 2007. d.​ Dinner Presentation, Arivederchi Restaurant, Scottsdale, Arizona. November 29, 2007. e.​ Dinner Presentation, Prago Restaurant, San Diego, California. December 2, 2007. f.​ Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington. December 4, 2007. g.​ Dinner Presentation, Wild Ginger Restaurant, Seattle, Washington. December 4, 2007.

109.​ University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington. December 5, 2007. a.​ “Effective Wound Care—Back to the Future” b.​ “Unwrapping the Essentials of Effective Wound Management” c.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” 110.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Providence Hospital, Portland, Oregon. December 5, 2007. b.​ Saguaro Surgical Group, Tucson, Arizona. January 17, 2008. c.​ Midwestern University School of Podiatry, Glendale, Arizona. January 18, 2008. d.​ Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona. January 18, 2008.

e.​ Dinner Presentation, Lawry’s Prime Rib Restaurant, Los Angeles, California. January 22, 2008. f.​ Lafayette Park Hotel, Walnut Creek, California. January 23, 2008. g.​ College of Podiatry, Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, California. January 24, 2008. h.​ Dinner Presentation, AP Stumps Chop House, San Jose, California. January 24, 2008. i.​ Omni Hotel, Austin, Texas. February 25, 2008. j.​ HealthSouth Hospital, Austin, Texas. March 25, 2008. k.​ Omni Colonade Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. March 26, 2008. l.​ Dinner Presentation, Perry’s Steak House, Houston, Texas. March 27, 2008.

111.​ “Modern Wound Care—The WHO Global Imperative,” World Health Organization Annual Meeting on Buruli Ulcer, International Conference Center (CICG), Geneva, Switzerland. March 31-April 2, 2008.

112.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Nursing Symposium, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. April 8, 2008. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Stanley’s Steak House, Omaha, Nebraska. April 8, 2008. c.​ Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Texas. April 10, 2008. d.​ Dinner Presentation, JR’s Steak House, Dallas, Texas. April 10, 2008. e.​ Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas. April 11, 2008. f.​ Beth Israel Hospital, Department of Surgery, Newark, New Jersey. April 14, 2008. g.​ Kimball Medical Center, Saint Barnabas Health Care, Lakewood, New Jersey. April 15, 2008. h.​ Saint Vincent’s Hospital Wound Center, Cipriani’s Restaurant, New York, New York. April 16, 2008. i.​ Dinner Presentation, Rae’s Restaurant, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. May 6, 2008. j.​ Dinner Presentation, Burlington, Massachusetts. May 7, 2008. k.​ Dinner Presentation, Bacchus Restaurant, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. May 13, 2008. l.​ Dinner Presentation, The Clubhouse, Chicago, Illinois. May 14, 2008. m.​ Dinner Presentation, Folks Folly Restaurant, Memphis, Tennessee. May 15, 2008. n.​ Dinner Presentation, Nick’s Airport Inn. Hagerstown, Maryland. May 28, 2008. o.​ Dinner Presentation, Clyde’s Restaurant, Tysons Corner, Virginia. May 29, 2008.

113.​ “Lymphedema 101—The Basics,” WUWCS 2008, Toronto, Canada. June 5, 2008.

114.​ “Lymph Stasis & The Chronic Wound—The Role of Compression,” WUWCS 2008, Toronto, Canada. June 5, 2008.

115.​ “The World Health Organization Embraces Wound and Lymphedema Management—2008,” WUWCS 2008, Toronto, Canada. June 7, 2008.

116.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Dinner Presentation, Landry’s Restaurant, El Paso, Texas. June 11, 2008. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Los Cruces, New Mexico. June 12, 2008. c.​ Dinner Presentation, Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 16, 2008. d.​ Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville, Arkansas. June 17, 2008. e.​ Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas. June 17, 2008. f.​ Dinner Presentation, Cleary’s Restaurant, Springfield, Missouri. June 18, 2008. g.​ Dinner Presentation, Harry & Izay’s Restaurant, Indianapolis, Indiana. June 24, 2008. h.​ Dinner Presentation, Adiomo’s Restaurant, Detroit, Michigan. June 25, 2008. i.​ Dinner Presentation, Metropolitan Restaurant, Cleveland, Ohio. June 26, 2008.

117.​ “Chronic Wound Management—WHO Global Imperative,” World Health Organization Conference. Ghana, Africa, July 19, 2008 to July 29, 2008.

118.​

“What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound,” a.​ Dinner Presentation, Nick’s Restaurant, Jackson, Mississippi. August 11, 2008. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Commander’s Palace, New Orleans, Louisiana. August 12, 2008. c.​ Dinner Presentation, Brooks Restaurant, Denver, Colorado. August 13, 2008. d.​ St. Mary’s Hospital, San Francisco, California. August 18, 2008. e.​ Dinner Presentation, Sacramento, California. August 19, 2008. f.​ Dinner Presentation to Dermatology Residents, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California. August 20, 2008. g.​ Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona. August 21, 2008. h.​ Presentation to Podiatry Residents, Phoenix Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, Thursday. August 21, 2008. i.​ Indian Health Service Hospital, White River, Arizona. August 22, 2008. j.​ Dinner Presentation, JR’s Restaurant, Appleton, Wisconsin. August 25, 2008. k.​ Dinner Presentation, McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

August 26, 2008. l.​ Lunch Presentation, Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 27, 2008. m.​ Lunch Presentation, Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. August 28, 2008. n.​ Dinner Presentation, Santa Lucia Restaurant, Fargo, North Dakota. August 28, 2008. o.​ Barbantini Hospital, Lucca, Italy. September 12, 2008.

119.​ “Medical Compression Effects on Leg Blood Flow,” International Compression Club, Lucca, Italy. September 13, 2008.

120.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound,” M & S Restaurant, Baltimore, Maryland. September 16, 2008.

121.​ “Lymphedema 101: Control Lymphedema, Edema, Lymph Stasis,” Georgetown Diabetic and Limb Salvage Conference, Washington DC. September 20, 2008.

122.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Fairmont Hotel, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. September 22, 2008. b.​ Marriott Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. September 23, 2008. c.​ Sheraton Hotel, Montreal, Canada. September 24, 2008.

123.​ “AAWC-Global Alliance/WHO—The Ghana Experience,” 12th Annual Wound Care Congress, Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee, Florida. September 28, 2008.

124.​ “Buruli Ulcer: Tropical Devastation,” 12th Annual Wound Care Congress, Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee, Florida. September 29, 2008.

125.​ “Modern Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Montana Wound Care Conference, Great Falls, Montana. October 3, 2008.

126.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Montana Wound Care Conference, Great Falls, Montana. October 3, 2008. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Fresno, California. October 6, 2008. c.​ Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California. October 7, 2008. d.​ Celi Country Club, Las Vegas, Nevada. October 8, 2008.

127.​ “Effective Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Northwest Regional WOCN Meeting, Hood River, Oregon. October 10, 2008.

128.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Northwest Regional WOCN Meeting, Hood River, Oregon. October 10, 2008. b.​ Dinner Presentation, Morton’s Steak House, Nashville, Tennessee. October 20, 2008. c.​ Dinner Presentation, Nickelson’s Restaurant, Cincinnati, Ohio. October 21, 2008. d.​ Drake Center Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. October 21, 2008.

e.​ Dinner Presentation, Hyde Park Restaurant, Columbus, Ohio. October 22, 2008.

129.​ “Wound Care in Resource Poor Nations,” Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. October 30, 2008.

130.​ “The Swollen Limb—Diagnoses and Treatment,” Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. October 30, 2008.

131.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Dinner Presentation, Garrett’s Restaurant, Montgomery, Alabama. November 5, 2008. b.​ Lunch Presentation, Princeton Baptist Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama. November 6, 2008. c.​ Dinner Presentation, Bottega Restaurant, Birmingham, Alabama. November 6, 2008. d.​ Dinner Presentation, Hershey Country Club, Hershey, Pennsylvania. November 10, 2008. e.​ Baystate Wound Symposium, Springfield, Massachusetts. November 12, 2008.

132.​ “Chronic Wound Management—WHO Global Imperative,” Multiple presentations during three-day seminar, WHO Global Initiative for Wound and Lymphedema Care—GIWLC, Kumasi & Accra. Ghana, Africa. February 23 - March 1, 2009.

133.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Breakfast Presentation, Homewood Suites Hotel, Wichita, Kansas. March 12, 2009. b.​ Afternoon Presentation, Embassy Suites Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri. March 12, 2009.

134.​ “The Swollen Limb—What Lies Beneath” a.​ Surgical Grand Rounds, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona. March 18, 2009. b.​ VA Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona. March 18, 2009.

135.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound,” Hon-Dah Casino and Resort, Pine Top, Arizona. March 19, 2009.

136.​ “The Global Initiative for Wound and Lymphedema Care,” 1st International Lymphedema Framework Conference, Ascot, England. April 22, 2009.

137.​ “WHO Global Initiative for Wound and Lymphedema Care—GIWLC,” International Lymphoedema Federation, Royal Ascot Racetrack, Ascot, England. April 23, 2009.

138.​ “Lymphedema—The Chronic Wound & the Role of Compression,” 2009 Symposium on Advanced Wound Care—SAWC, Gaylord Hotel, Dallas, Texas. April 26, 2009.

139.​ “Effective Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Chronic Wound Care: Putting the Power in Your Hands, Altrus Medical Center, Canad Inn. Grand Forks, North Dakota. May 5, 2009.

140.​ “The Swollen Limb,” Chronic Wound Care: Putting the Power in Your Hands, Altrus Medical Center, Canad Inn. Grand Forks, North Dakota. May 5, 2009.

141.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound,” Chronic Wound Care: Putting the Power in Your Hands, Altrus Medical Center, Canad Inn. Grand Forks, North Dakota. May 5, 2009.

142.​ “Effective Wound Care—Back to the Future,” Chronic Wound Care: Putting the Power in Your Hands, Medical Grand Rounds, Altrus Medical Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, May 6, 2009.

143.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ Merit Care Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota. May 7, 2009. b.​ Innovis Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota. May 7, 2009.

144.​ “WHO Global Initiative for Wound and Lymphedema Care—GIWLC,” European Wound Management Association (EWMA), Helsinki, Finland. May 22, 2009.

145.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound,” Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, New York. June 16, 2009.

146.​ “The Swollen Limb—What Lies Beneath,” Baptist Hospital, Ross Bridge Resort, Birmingham, Alabama. July 25, 2009.

147.​ “What Lies Beneath—Lymphedema, Compression and the Chronic Wound” a.​ St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. August 14, 2009. b.​ Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. August 14, 2009.

148.​ “Hinchazon De las Piernas y Heridas- Qué hay por debajo?” 1er Congreso Internacional de Heridas y Cicatrizacion, Hotel Internacional, Santiago, Chile. August 26, 2009.

149.​ “Reparacion Efectiv de las Heridas--Deveulta al Futuro,” Universidad Andres Bello, Vena del Mar, Chile. August 27, 2009.

150.​ “Hinchazon De las Piernas y Heridas- Qué hay por debajo?” a.​ Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile. August 28, 2009. b.​ Mexico Wound Care Society, (AMCICHAC), Hotel Mision Juriquilla, Juriquilla Queretaro, Mexico. September 3, 2009.

151.​ “Linfedema y Lipedema,” Mexico Wound Care Society, (AMCICHAC) Hotel Mision Juriquilla, Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico. September 4, 2009.

152.​ “The Swollen Limb—What Lies Beneath,” SAWC Fall Convention, Gaylord International Hotel, Washington, DC. September 16, 2009.

153.​ “Edema, Lymphedema and Problem Wounds—Why Do We Continue to Ignore the Obvious?” Georgetown Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference, Washington DC. September 26, 2009.

154.​ “The Swollen Limb—What Lies Beneath,” 2009 Wound Symposium, Community Hospital, Theater for the Visual & Performing Arts, Munster, Indiana. October 24, 2009.

155.​ “Edema, Lymphedema & Problem Wounds—Why Do We Continue to Ignore The Obvious?”

St. Paul, Minnesota. November 5, 2009.

156.​ “Modern Wound & Lymphedema Care—Global Imperative,” Handicap International Regional Meeting, Nairobi, Kenya. December 7, 2009.

157.​ “The Swollen Limb—What Lies Beneath?” Western Maryland Health System, Rocky Gap Hotel, Cumberland, Maryland. March 19, 2010.

158.​ “WAWLC and the Haiti Experience,” International Lymphedema Federation, Brighton, England. March 24, 2010.

159.​ “Enhancing the Healing of Venous and Non-Venous Ulcers with Compression Therapy,” Swedish Hospital, NACCME, Seattle, Washington. March 30, 2010.

160.​ “The Haitian Earthquake—Despair and Hope,” Opening Session, SAWC Spring, Gaylord Palms Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida. April 17, 2010.

161.​ “Bandage Compression: Physics and Physiology,” SAWC Spring, Gaylord Palms Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida. April 17, 2010.

162.​ “Effective Therapeutic Compression,” Booth Presentation, SAWC Spring, Kissimmee, Florida.

April 18-19, 2010.

163.​ “Enhancing the Healing of Venous and Non-Venous Ulcers,” Cleveland Clinic, NACCME, Cleveland, Ohio. April 21, 2010.

164.​ SOBEST/SOBENDE (Brazilian Wound Nursing Associations), Centro de Convencoes Sul-America, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. April 30, 2010. a.​ “Reparacion Efectiv de las Heridas--Deveulta al Futuro” b.​ “Hinchazon De las Piernas y Heridas- Qué hay por debajo?” c.​ “The Haitian Earthquake–Despair and Hope” 165.​ “Enhancing Healing of Venous Ulcers with Compression Therapy,” Archibald Medical Center, NACCME, Thomasville, Georgia. May 13, 2010.

166.​ “WAWLC—The Message from Haiti,” European Wound Management Association, EWMA-Geneva 2010. Geneva, Switzerland. May 26, 2010.

167.​ “Enhancing Healing of Venous Ulcers with Compression Therapy” a.​ Southern Hills Medical Center, NACCME, Nashville, Tennessee. June 9, 2010. b.​ Oceola Medical Center, NACCME, Kissimmee, Florida. June 15, 2010. c.​ Froedtert Hospital, NACCME, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. June 25, 2010.

168.​ “Effective Wound Care for Haiti,” Teaching Seminar, WAWLC, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. July 7-9, 2010.

169.​ “The Haitian Earthquake—Despair and Hope,” The American Podiatric Medical Association, Seattle, Washington. July 15, 2010.

170.​ “Physics & Physiology of Compression,” The American Podiatric Medical Association, Seattle, Washington. July 16, 2010.

171.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair & Hope,” Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida. July 21, 2010.

172.​ UBUNTU Conference, WHSA. Cape Town, South Africa. September 5-7, 2010. a.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair & Hope” b.​ “Effective Wound and Lymphedema Management--Global Realities” c.​ “The Physics and Physiology of Bandage Compression” 173.​ SAWC Fall, Anaheim, California. September 23-25, 2010. a.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope” b.​ “The Physics and Physiology of Bandage Compression” 174.​ “Effective Wound and Lymphedema Management—Global Realities,” Advances in Wound and Skin Care, Gaylord Palms Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida. October 1, 2010.

175.​ Congreso Del Bicentenario De Le Nacion Argentina, XIV Congreso Internacional del Colegio Argentina de Cirugia Venosa y Linfatica, Intercontinental Hotel. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

October 13-16, 2010. a.​ “Reparacion Efectiv de las Heridas--Deveulta al Futuro” b.​ “Hinchazon De las Piernas y Heridas- Qué hay por debajo?” c.​ “The Haitian Earthquake—Despair and Hope” 176.​ VSN 23—SWIM Conference, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Brookings, South Dakota. October 27, 2010. a.​ “Enhancing the Healing of Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy” b.​ “Earthquake in Earthquake—Despair and Hope” 177.​ AMSUS Military Health Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. November 1-4, 2010. a.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope” b.​ “Effective Wound and Lymphedema Management—Global Realities” 178.​ “Enhancing the Healing of Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy,” Desert Foot VA Podiatry Conference, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona. November 18, 2010.

179.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope,” St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Senior Class, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. December 10-11, 2010.

180.​ “The Swollen Limb—What Lies Beneath,” Florida Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

January 5, 2011.

181.​ Wounds International Conference, Cape Town, South Africa. February 1 & 3, 2011. a.​ “Effective Treatment for Lower Extremity Oedema” b.​ “The Global Challenge” 182.​ Cape Town, South Africa. February 7, 2011. a.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope” b.​ “Effective Wound Care—South Africa-Opportunity and Challenge”

183.​

Bloemfontein, South Africa. February 11, 2011. a.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope” b.​ “Effective Wound Care—South Africa-Opportunity and Challenge” 184.​ Johannesburg, South Africa. February 14, 2011. a.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope” b.​ “Effective Wound Care—South Africa-Opportunity and Challenge” 185.​ Pretoria, South Africa. February 16, 2011. a.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope” b.​ “Effective Wound Care—South Africa-Opportunity and Challenge” 186.​ Durban, South Africa. February 9, 2011. a.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope” b.​ “Effective Wound Care—South Africa-Opportunity and Challenge” 187.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope,” a.​ Gulliver Preparatory School, Senior Class, Miami, Florida. March 3, 2011. b.​ St. John the Baptist Men’s Club, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. April 5, 2011.

188.​ “Wound and Lymphoedema Management- Global Outreach—A Bit of History,” Symposium for Advanced Wound Care—SAWC, Gaylord Texan Hotel. Dallas, Texas. April 14, 2011.

189.​ First International Symposium North /Northeast, SOBEST, Summerville Resort, Recife, Brazil.

May 17, 2011. a.​ “Lymphatic Filiariasis-Challange for Recife” b.​ “Hinchazon De las Piernas y Heridas- Qué hay por debajo?” c.​ “Effective Compression and the Chronic Wound” d.​ “WAWLC—The Globalization of Wound & Lymphedema Education” 190.​ “WAWLC—Global Challenge for Wound and Lymphoedema Education,” European Wound Management Association—EWMA, Brussels, Belgium. May 27, 2011.

191.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope,” Achieving Healing Despite Extreme Adversity, Wounds-UK Specialist Event, National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, England. June 29, 2011.

192.​ Recent Advances in Chronic Wound Management, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait. September 11, 2011. a.​ “Basics of Modern Wound Care” b.​ “Compression Therapy and the Chronic Wound” 193.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope,” National Healing Annual Convention, Eden Roc Hotel, Miami, Florida. October 1, 2011.

194.​ International Compression Club—ICC. Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Budapest, Hungary. October 12-15, 2011.

195.​ Plenary Opening Presentation, First International Pediatric Wound Symposium, Angelicum University, Rome, Italy. October 26-27, 2011. a.​ “Bienvenuto a Roma” b.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope” 196.​ “Effective Compression for Chronic Leg Ulcers,” Mid-Atlantic Wound Ostomy Certified Nurses (WOCN), Rocky Gap, Maryland. November 5, 2011.

197.​ Annual Armed Services Medical Convention, AMSUS, San Antonio, Texas. November 9, 2011. a.​ “Global Wound Care—Why Should You Care?” b.​ “Effective Compression for Chronic Leg Ulcers” 198.​ “Earthquake in Haiti—Despair and Hope,” Broward Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. March 2, 2012.

199.​ Australian Wound Management Association Symposium, Sydney, Australia. March 18-21, 2012.

Presentations: a.​ “Edema-Lymphedema and Problem Wounds” b.​ “Global Healing--Wound Care and Lymphedema- Why Should We Care?” Opening Plenary Session. c.​ “Healing Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy” d.​ “Lymphedema—Global Concerns” e.​ “Taking the Crystal Ball to Wound Care—Wound Management in 2020,” – Panelist.

200.​ “Personalized Medicine,” Opening Plenary Session, Symposium for Advanced Wound Care–SAWC-Spring 2012, Atlanta, Georgia. April 19, 2012.

201.​ “Wound and Lymphedema Management in Developing Nations,” World Union Wound Care Societies 2012, Yokohama, Japan. September 6, 2012.

202.​ “Haitian Wound Initiative 2010-2012—Chaos to Order” 12th Annual Leg Ulcer Conference, Worcester Rugby Club, Worcester, England. September 27, 2012.

203.​ “Haiti Wound Care Program,” Canadian Association for Wound Care, London, Ontario Canada. November 5, 2012.

204.​ “After the Earthquake—Despair to Hope,” Michigan Podiatric Society, Troy, Michigan.

February 6, 2013.

205.​ Symposium on Advances in Wound Care (SAWC), Denver, Colorado. May 5, 2013. a.​ “Thou Shalt Not—False Rules for Compression” b.​ “Miracle in Haiti” 206.​ European Wound Management Association, Copenhagen, Denmark. May 16, 2013. a.​ “Miracle in Haiti” b.​ “VAC Experience Post Earthquake in Haiti” 207.​ “A Novel Bandage Compression Device,” International Compression Club, Boston, Massachusetts. September 8, 2013.

208.​ Chicago, Illinois. September 11, 2013. a.​ “Haiti—From Despair to Hope” b.​ “Food For The Poor, The Miracle of Hospital Bernard Mevs” 209.​ La Fundacion Universitaria Sanitas - Second International Congress for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds, Bogota, Columbia. October 17, 2013.

210.​ “Healing Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy,” Canadian Association for Wound Care, Vancouver, British Columbia. November 9, 2013.

211.​ “Health Care Delivery in the Face of Catastrophic Events,” Dinner Presentation, Keynote Speaker, Smith & Nephew Symposium on NPWT, Gaylord Texan Center, Dallas, Texas.

May 2, 2014.

212.​ “Haitian Miracle—Lessons for Global Wound Care,” Co-Presented with Judy Coster, RN, WOCN Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. June 22, 2014.

213.​ “Lessons from Haiti—Thank You for Loving Us,” Mt. Lebanon High School Class of 1954 Reunion, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. September 27, 2014.

214.​ “Compression Therapy for Leg Ulcers,” Symposium for Advanced Wound Care, Mirage Hotel. Los Vegas, Nevada. September 30, 2014.

215.​ IX CONGRESO DEL FORUM VENOSO LATINAMERICO - Buenos Aires, Argentina. October 24-25, 2014. a.​ “ La fisica de la compression elastic de corta elongacion” b.​ “Linfaticos y heridas cronicas” c.​ “Fisiologia de la compression y mitos en la contraindicacion de la compression”

d.​ “Cuidados de heridas y lecciones de manejo de linfedema en paises en desarrollo” 216.​ Denmark Wound Care Society, Kolding, Denmark. November 20, 2014. a.​ “Compression and the chronic Wound” b.​ “Lymphedema-Diagnoses and Management” 217.​ Idaho Wound Society, Idaho Falls, Idaho. April 25, 2015. a.​ “Lessons from Haiti—Wound Care`s Gift to the World” 218.​ “Best Practices in Chronic Edema Management: Focus on a Clinically Proven 2 Layer Compression System” a.​ Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care-SAWC Spring, Moderator–Sponsored by 3M. April 30, 2015 b.​ Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care—SAWC Spring, John Boswick Memorial Lecture, San Antonio, Texas. May 2, 2015.

219.​ “Healing Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy” a.​ Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (Sponsored by 3M). June 22-24, 2015. b.​ SAWC Fall. Cesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. October 25, 2015. c.​ Washington University School of Nursing (Sponsored by 3M), Seattle, Washington.

October 5, 2015. d.​ St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington. October 6, 2015. e.​ Sorrento Hotel (Sponsored by 3M), Seattle, Washington. October 6, 2015. f.​ Portland, Oregon (Sponsored by 3M), October 7, 2015. g.​ Salt Lake City, Utah (Sponsored by 3M), October 8, 2015.

220.​ Canadian Lymphedema Association Conference, Calgary, Canada. October 23-24, 2015. a.​ “Lymphatic Filiariaasis-Haiti” b.​ “Wound Healing and Compression–Why do you ignore the obvious?”

221.​ XI Congresso Brasileiro-ESTOMATERAPIA, Gramado, Brazil. November 2-3, 2015. a.​ “The Swollen Limb: What Lies Beneath” b.​ “Healing Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy” c.​ “Smart Therapeutic Compression: Science & Technology–3M” 222.​ “Lymphedema Pearls for the Physician,” 60th Anniversary Celebration-Dept. Dermatology Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Shelborne Wyndham Grand Hotel. Miami Beach, Florida. January 15, 2016.

223.​ “Healing Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy” (Sponsored by 3M). a.​ Tucson, Arizona. April 5, 2016. b.​ Phoenix, Arizona. Squaw Creek Resort. April 6, 2016. c.​ Squaw Valley, California. April 8, 2016. d.​ Denver, Colorado. September 28, 2016. e.​ Bozeman, Montana. September 30, 2016. f.​ Seattle, VA, Seattle, Washington. October 3, 2016. g.​ Tacoma, Washington. October 3, 2016.

224.​ Colegio Argentio de Cirugía Venosa y Linfática, Buenos Aires, Argentina. October 20-23, 2016. a.​ “Lymphatics and the Chronic Wound” b.​ “Compression Therapy–’Thou Shalt Not-Oh Yes You Can!’” c.​ “Wound Care-Global Health’s Gift to Haiti” 225.​ “Healing Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy” (Sponsored by 3M), Durham, North Carolina. November 2, 2016.

226.​ “Goute Sel-Wound Care Responds to the Moan of Haiti”, St John the Baptist Men’s Club, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. February 27, 2017.

227.​

“Healing Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy” (Sponsored by 3M). a.​ Eugene, Oregon. November 15, 2017. b.​ University of Washington School of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education, Lynwood, Washington, November 17, 2017.

228.​ “Goute Sel-A Taste of Salt for Haiti,” Class of 1958 Reunion Dinner, University of Notre Dame. June 2, 2018.

Radiation therapy impacts lymphatic cells New insight into why cancer survivors develop lymphedema

By Spencer Gibson and Karina Pereira Gomes This research was recently published: Radiation induces senescence in lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) and murine tail lymphedema tissue, contributing to lymphedema progression | Cell Death & Disease. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/406889981_Radiation_induces_senescence_in_lymphatic_endothelial _cells_LECs_and_murine_tail_lymphedema_tissue_contributing_to_lymphedema_progression

1.​ DiSipio T, Rye S, Newman B, Hayes S. Incidence of unilateral arm lymphoedema after breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Oncol. 2013 May;14(6):500-15.

2.​ Safarpour S, Gomes KP, Korodimas J, Vignjevic M, Manivannan MS, Patel N, Yang X, Gibson SB. Radiation induces senescence in lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) and murine tail lymphedema tissue, contributing to lymphedema progression. Cell Death Dis. 2026 Jun 10.

3.​ Avraham T, Zampell JC, Yan A, Elhadad S, Weitman ES, Rockson SG, Bromberg J, Mehrara BJ. Th2 differentiation is necessary for soft tissue fibrosis and lymphatic dysfunction resulting from lymphedema. FASEB J. 2013 Mar;27(3):1114-26.

4.​ Gardenier JC, Kataru RP, Hespe GE, Savetsky IL, Torrisi JS, Nores GD, Jowhar DK, Nitti MD, Schofield RC, Carlow DC, Mehrara BJ. Topical tacrolimus for the treatment of secondary lymphedema. Nat Commun. 2017 Feb 10;8:14345.

5.​ Kirkland JL, Tchkonia T. Senolytic drugs: from discovery to translation. J Intern Med. 2020 Nov;288(5):518-536.

Why lower-limb health belongs in every chronic disease conversation Chronic lower-limb wounds create a growing clinical and health-system burden.

Prevention and early identification must be embedded in chronic disease strategy

By Mariam Botros, Janet L. Kuhnke, and Tobi Mark 1.​ Kuhnke, Janet L., Cathy A. Burrows, Robyn M. Evans, Heather L. Orsted, and Sue Rosenthal, eds.

2025. Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Health and Wound Management 2025. Toronto: Wounds Canada. https://doi.org/10.56885/HXLA9381.

2.​ Phillips, Catherine, Elena Powell, Pilar Camargo Plazas, and Idevania G. Costa. 2025. “Living with Hard-to-Heal Wounds: A Global Health Challenge Explored through Analytic Sketches.” Health.

Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/13634593251407058.

3.​ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2026. “About Chronic Diseases.” May 14, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/about/index.html.

4.​ World Health Organization. 2025. “Noncommunicable Diseases.” September 25, 2025. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases.

5.​ Queen, Douglas, and Mariam Botros. 2025. “True Cost of Wounds for Canadians: Annual Update (2024).” Wound Care Canada 23 (2): 37–42. https://doi.org/10.56885/032346qumxzp.

6.​ Canadian Institute for Health Information. 2024. Equity in Diabetes Care: A Focus on Lower Limb Amputation. September 26, 2024. https://www.cihi.ca/en/equity-in-diabetes-care-a-focus-on-lower-limb-amputation.

7.​ Armstrong, David G., Tze-Woei Tan, Andrew J. M. Boulton, and Sicco A. Bus. 2023. “Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Review.” JAMA 330 (1): 62–75. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2023.10578.

8.​ Botros, Mariam, Janet L. Kuhnke, Robyn Evans, John Embil, Christine Morin, Laurie Parsons, Virginie Blanchette, et al. 2025. “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.” In Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Health and Wound Management 2025, edited by Janet L. Kuhnke, Cathy A. Burrows, Robyn M. Evans, Heather L. Orsted, and Sue Rosenthal, 316–93. Toronto: Wounds Canada. https://doi.org/10.56885/BVWR8835.

9.​ Beaumier, Maryse, Wayne Evans, Marc-Antoine Despatis, Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drombolis, Susie Jin, and Christine Murphy. 2025. “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Peripheral Arterial Ulcers.” In Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Health and Wound Management 2025, edited by Janet L. Kuhnke, Cathy A. Burrows, Robyn M. Evans, Heather L. Orsted, and Sue Rosenthal, 262–315. Toronto: Wounds Canada. https://doi.org/10.56885/CWJR0693.

10.​Evans, Robyn, Janet L. Kuhnke, Cathy Burrows, Ahmed Kayssi, Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drombolis, Bernadette Mitchell-McDonald, Pamela Houghton, et al. 2025. “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers.” In Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Health and Wound Management 2025, edited by Janet L. Kuhnke, Cathy A. Burrows, Robyn M. Evans, Heather L. Orsted, and Sue Rosenthal, 394–444. Toronto: Wounds Canada. https://doi.org/10.56885/LORP2958.

11.​Keast, David H., Janet L. Kuhnke, Ranjani Somayaji, Laurie Parsons, Jeff Wang, Robyn Evans, Catharine Bowman, et al. 2025. “Best Practice Recommendations for the Prevention and Management of Wounds Related to Lower Limb Lymphedema.” In Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Health and Wound Management 2025, edited by Janet L. Kuhnke, Cathy A. Burrows, Robyn M. Evans, Heather L. Orsted, and Sue Rosenthal, 445–95. Toronto: Wounds Canada. https://doi.org/10.56885/ZIRU3852.

12.​Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. 2024. Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention, Assessment and Management. 3rd ed. Toronto: Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

Exercise for lower-limb lymphedema:​ From ‘what’ to ‘how-to’

By Margie McNeely 1.​ Davies LM, et al. Reaching consensus on exercise recommendations for individuals living with lower limb lymphoedema: a Delphi study. Disabil Rehabil. Jun 2026;48(12):3690-3698. doi:10.1080/09638288.2025.2578424 2.​ Rockson SG, et al. Cancer-associated secondary lymphoedema. Nat Rev Dis Primers. Mar 28 2019;5(1):22. doi:10.1038/s41572-019-0072-5 3.​ Buchan J, et al. Self-efficacy to overcome exercise barriers in individuals with cancer-related lymphedema. Lymphology. 2022;55(1):10-20.

4.​ Scallan JP, et al. Lymphatic pumping: mechanics, mechanisms and malfunction. J Physiol. Oct 15 2016;594(20):5749-5768. doi:10.1113/JP272088 5.​ DiCecco S, et al. Complete decongestive therapy phase 1: an expert consensus document. Med Oncol. Nov 2 2024;41(12):304. doi:10.1007/s12032-024-02407-4

Living with lymphedema The role of occupational therapy in lymphedema management

By Lauren Samycia, Tina Do, Rheanna Ramos, and Jordan Chabeniuk 1.​ Egan, M., & Restall, G. (2022). The Canadian Model of Occupational Participation. In M. Egan & G. Restall (Eds.), Promoting occupational participation: Collaborative relationship-focused occupational therapy (pp. 77–95). Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

2.​ Shier, B. (2012, May). The occupational therapist's role in lymphedema self-management.

Occupational Therapy Now, 14(3). https://caot.in1touch.org/document/3994/May_EngOTNow2012.pdf 3.​ Ridner, S. H. (2009). The psychosocial impact of lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 7(2), 109 to 112. https://doi.org/10.1089/lrb.2009.0004 4.​ Fu, M. R., Ridner, S. H., Hu, S. H., Stewart, B. R., Cormier, J. N., & Armer, J. M. (2013).

Psychosocial impact of lymphedema: a systematic review of literature from 2004 to 2011.

Psycho‐oncology, 22(7), 1466-1484. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.3201 5.​ Herberger, K., Blome, C., Heyer, K., Ellis, F., Münter, K. C., & Augustin, M. (2017). Quality of life in patients with primary and secondary lymphedema in the community. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 25(3), 466-473. https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12529Digital Object Identifier (DOI) 6.​ Veart, S., Siva, E., Beck, C., Briggs, E., Rogers, I., Priestly, S., ... & Harper, K. (2026). How can occupational therapists support patient implementation of lymphoedema treatment recommendations? A retrospective cohort study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 0(0). doi:10.1177/03080226261454919

Ask The Expert Minimizing acute and chronic inflammation

By Mei Fu 1.​ Fu MR, Axelrod D, Haber J. Breast-cancer-related lymphedema: information, symptoms, and risk-reduction behaviors. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2008;40(4):341-348. doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2008.00248.x 2.​ Fu MR, Liu B, Qiu JM, Sun Y, Axelrod D, Guth A, Korth S, Kremer HL, Wang Y. The effects of daily-living risks on breast cancer-related lymphedema. Ann Surg Oncol.

2024;31(12):8076-8085. doi:10.1245/s10434-024-15946-x 3.​ Liu F, Li F, Fu MR, et al. Self-management Strategies for Risk Reduction of Subclinical and Mild Stage of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Longitudinal, Quasi-experimental Study. Cancer Nurs. 2021;44(6):E493-E502. doi:10.1097/NCC.0000000000000919 4.​ Fu MR, Axelrod D, Guth AA, et al. A Web- and Mobile-Based Intervention for Women Treated for Breast Cancer to Manage Chronic Pain and Symptoms Related to Lymphedema: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JMIR Cancer. 2022;8(1):e29485. Published 2022 Jan 17. doi:10.2196/29485 5.​ Fu MR, Axelrod D, Guth AA, et al. Proactive approach to lymphedema risk reduction: a prospective study. Ann Surg Oncol. 2014;21(11):3481-3489. doi:10.1245/s10434-014-3761-z 6.​ Fu MR, Axelrod D, Guth AA, et al. mHealth self-care interventions: managing symptoms following breast cancer treatment. Mhealth. 2016;2:28. doi:10.21037/mhealth.2016.07.03 7.​ Fu MR. Preventing skin breakdown in lymphoedema. Wounds International, 2010;1(4):17–19.