Saravu R Narahari, Madhur G Aggithaya, Terence J Ryan, Kunnathody Muralidharan, Peter J Franks, Christine Moffatt, Peter S Mortimer
BACKGROUND: Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease presenting mainly as lymphoedema (elephantiasis). LF is not effectively treated. Integrative Medicine treatment (IM) for lymphoedema uses a combination of Indian traditional medicine, ayurveda, alongside yoga exercises, compression therapy, antibiotics and antifungals, providing a useful combination where resources are limited and different practices are in use. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of the IM in the existing clinical practice of lower limb lymphoedema management and to determine whether the treatment outcomes aligned with the WHO's global goal of LF...
August 24, 2023: British Journal of Dermatology