Non-pitting edema refers to swelling that isn’t impacted by pressure. For example, if your leg is swollen and poking the area doesn’t leave an indentation, you may have non-pitting edema. Edema is the ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Edema is swelling due to a buildup of fluid in tissues. Pitting edema is when an indentation remains after pressing swollen skin. The effect may also be noticeable after removing a tight shoe or ...

June 18, 2025 — The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for a rare genetic condition that causes frequent, unpredictable, and painful swelling in different parts of the body. The drug, ...