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Incontinence Insights Newsletter – Summer 2014

It's here! See the latest updates and important information from Shield HealthCare's on-staff product specialists in our Incontinence Insights Newsletter.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis

Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD)

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), commonly known as "diaper rash," is the clinical manifestation of moisture-related skin damage. It occurs when...

Paul Leary
IAD Prevention

Skin Care Products for IAD Prevention

Routine pericare is essential to skin health. Learn about types of pericare products and how they help protect against Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
common UTI symptoms

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Symptoms, Prevention and Care

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are responsible for more than 8.1 million visits to the doctor each year. See these common UTI symptoms and prevention tips.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Incontinence Insights

Incontinence Insights Newsletter – Volume 2

Don’t miss the latest Incontinence Insights Newsletter with important information from Shield HealthCare’s on-staff incontinence and urological product specialists! In this issue: Understanding the Diagnoses Behind Incontinence:  1 out of every 3 men and women ages 30-70 experience loss of bladder control at some point in their adult lives. Learn more about the nine most likely… Continue reading Incontinence Insights Newsletter – Volume 2

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Incontinence

Understanding the Diagnoses Behind Incontinence

Incontinence is a possible symptom of many different medical conditions, affecting everyone from children through seniors.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Patient physician communication

The Importance of Patient-Physician Communication About Incontinence

It's best to know what risk factors that can lead to the development of incontinence should be discussed during a visit to your doctor.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Adult daughter with senior mother

Cervical Cancer: Treatment, Prevention and Risk Factors

Cervical Health Awareness Month and Cervical Cancer Screening Month are in January. Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer for women worl

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Smiling Asian American family

What is Aplastic Anemia? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Aplastic anemia is a very rare bone marrow failure disease. Bone marrow – the spongy tissue inside bones – is responsible for makes the three basic types of blood cells: red cells, white cells and platelets. In aplastic anemia, the bone marrow stops making enough blood cells to meet the body’s needs. There is nothing wrong… Continue reading What is Aplastic Anemia? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
what is incontinence

What Is Incontinence?

Incontinence is partial or complete loss of bladder and/or bowel control. It is neither a disease nor a syndrome, but a condition.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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