En estos consejos sobre la incontinencia, cubrimos hablar con su médico, dieta, peso, ejercicios de Kegel, fugas, e vergüenza.

By Laura Arenschield, The Ohio State University featured on Medical XPress Bandages infused with electricity can help heal wounds faster than typical bandages or antibiotics—but for years, researchers have not really understood why. A recent study by a team at The Ohio State University is offering new clues about the science behind those bandages, and… Continue reading Electrifying Wound Care: Better Bandages to Destroy Bacteria

Our son Ben was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism at his one-year-old checkup, and from that day forward, he has taken a thyroid supplement every single day. In addition, he has numerous other health complications as well as an Intellectual Disability (Down syndrome) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). This combination of medical and developmental diagnoses makes… Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Giving Medicine to Kids

By Nicholas Bakalar for The New York Times Yoga exercises are often recommended to help control urinary incontinence in women, but there is no solid scientific evidence to show yoga works. Incontinence affects up to 15 percent of middle-aged and older women, and although there are medications and surgeries to treat it, the first approach… Continue reading Yoga for Incontinence? Evidence Is Lacking

Many men find male external catheters (MECs) a better alternative than other types of catheters and/or incontinence briefs. While each individual has their own preferences, there are some definite advantages that male external catheters (also called “condom catheters,” “texas catheters” or “urisheaths”) hold over both indwelling and intermittent catheters. First up is the infection rate.… Continue reading Advantages of Male External Catheters Over Other Catheter Types

Original article by Mackenzie Bean in Beckers Hospital Review | March 7, 2019 CMS updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings in February 2019, recognizing 293 hospitals with five stars. CMS’ Hospital Compare website reports on quality measures for more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Here is a breakdown of the updated star ratings: One star:… Continue reading The 293 Hospitals With 5 Stars From CMS

When your child comes out of ostomy surgery, they will need your support. Here is what you can expect after your child’s ostomy surgery, so you can be prepared to best support your child however he or she needs. When your child returns to their hospital room they will be pretty sleepy as the anesthesia… Continue reading What You Can Expect After Your Child’s Ostomy Surgery

Whether you have an ostomy, are considering surgery in the future, or know someone with one, it is important to educate yourself about ostomies.

National Nutrition Month is used to highlight the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and consistent physical activity.

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), also known as a Registered Dietitian (RD), is an expert in food and human nutrition.