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Sodium MRI Detects Lymphedema Early | Charlottesville News
A UVA scientist just landed a $6.5 million grant to transform lymphedema diagnosis using sodium MRI—a simple upgrade to regular MRI machines that detects hidden sodium buildup in tissues. This breakthrough could catch the condition years earlier than current methods, which rely on tape measures and visual inspection. By revealing early tissue changes, it may also help distinguish lymphedema from similar conditions like lipedema, and even track treatment progress. Imagine cutting decades off diagnostic delays—this tech could finally give patients the early, accurate care they’ve long been…
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