How Encompass Healthcare Treats Lymphedema: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

What Is Lymphedema and Why Does It Occur? Lymphedema is a chronic condition that occurs when the lymphatic system is unable to properly drain lymph fluid from the body’s tissues. This results in the buildup of protein-rich fluid, causing swelling that most commonly affects the arms, legs, feet, or hands. In some cases, lymphedema can […]

Dr. Bruce Ruben: Common Chronic Wound Care Mistakes That Delay Healing

  According to expert Infectious Disease & Wound Healing Dr. Bruce Ruben, a wound that doesn’t heal, heals very slowly, or repeatedly reopens is considered a chronic wound. These wounds often require specialized medical care and careful monitoring. At Encompass Healthcare, we frequently see patients whose healing has been delayed—not because treatment isn’t available—but because […]

The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Addressing Diabetic Kidney Disease and Obesity in the United States

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and obesity represent significant health challenges in the United States, particularly due to their associations with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity often intersects, creating a severe impact on patients’ health and healthcare systems. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is emerging as a potential intervention […]