NEWs
S2k Guideline Lipedema (English translation)
English short version of the new German S2k Guideline Lipoedema (Aug. 2024)
The new German S2k guideline lipoedema was published in January 2024 and is a completely new version.
An English short version is now available. The paradigm shift in lipoedema has been implemented: “lipoedema is neither an oedema nor a disease manifestation with venous or lymphatic dysfunction” (p.4).
A milestone in this guideline is that mental stress and obesity are focused on in separate chapters for the first time: “Psychological disorders may affect symptoms and quality of life of lipoedema patients and should be considered in diagnosis and therapy of lipoedema.” (p.7) & “The therapy of overweight and obesity shall be included in the overall concept of lipoedema treatment….” (p.8).
Read the English version of the S2k guideline lipoedema here.
Myth-buster article: Dispelling myths about lipoedema
As we observe Lymphoedema Awareness Week 2024, it’s crucial to address some persistent misconceptions surrounding lipoedema and lymphoedema.
Let’s debunk some of the common myths about lipoedema. Read the full myth-buster article here.
New German S2k Guidelines
The new German S2k Guidelines on lipoedema have been published, aligning with the International Consensus of the ILA published in 2020.
Like the ILA Consensus, the German S2k Guidelines emphasize that lipoedema is neither an oedema nor a lymphological disorder and that the lymphatic vessels in patients with pure lipoedema syndrome are normal.
In addition, the importance of obesity and accompanying psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders for the development and severity of the disease is emphasized.
For all the details, dive into the German Guidelines here.
The latest report of the ILA diagnosis working group is now available
The Patient Fact Sheet is now available in 10 languages
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ILF and ILA have signed a letter of intent regarding conferences and selected project activities.
The International Lipoedema association (ILA) was recently founded by a team of passionate healthcare professionals to create the best possible treatment for lipoedema patients based on clinical evidence, long-standing experience, and a passion for improved therapy outcomes. Lipoedema and obesity-related-lymphedema often appear together and both diseases are usually diagnosed and treated by the same healthcare professionals. So, what could be more obvious than creating a strong collaboration between the ILA and the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF). Both associations have therefore signed a letter of intent where they announce their collaboration on conferences and specific projects.
Renaming Lipoedema
The renaming process of the term lipoedema has been initiated. Please watch the video by Erika Mendoza, MD, PhD, the General Secretary of the German Society of Phlebology and future President of the 64th meeting of the German Society of Phlebology, Hannover in 2022, as well as the President of the EVF meeting 2023 (Berlin). Moreover, she also is a member of the steering group of the German Lipoedema Guidelines.
3rd International Lipoedema Forum, Copenhagen
16 to 17 November 2021
The 10th International Lymphoedema Framework conference
18 to 20 November 2021