What is an ostomy and why is it needed? An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. The opening is called a stoma.

Lars Wanbergs’s story was a submission to our annual Caregiver Story Contest. He was a finalist in our contest. My father sat on the chair I had placed in the middle of the kitchen ready for his haircut. It would be easier to sweep up the silver clippings from the linoleum floor when I was done.… Continue reading Caregiver Spotlight: Caring for a Father with Bladder Cancer

Do cranberries help urinary tract infections? Research shows dashing out for a bottle of cranberry juice when a UTI hits may not be so helpful after all...

The information in this article is a general overview for a better understanding of the needs of patients with spina bifida.

“New Research Could Help to Prevent Blockages Faced by Many Long-Term Catheter Users” by the University of Hampton, published in EurekAlert The image shows a silicon catheter covered in the biofilm after 20 days exposure. New research could lead to new treatments to prevent blockages and urinary tract infections experienced by many long-term catheter users. Up… Continue reading New Research Could Help to Prevent Blockages Faced by Many Long-Term Catheter Users

During this webinar, our presenter discusses the advantages of intermittent catheterization with the goal of preventing catheter associated UTIs, and more.

Learn about how to maintain skin health when using male external catheters. MECs should be removed daily for cleansing and skin inspection.

Having an enlarged prostate can mean something as simple as an occasional annoyance for a man or as complicated as needing surgery. It can lead to complications with emptying the bladder or cause a frequent need to urinate. The reason for this is that the prostate gland sits directly below the bladder, and as it… Continue reading Enlarged Prostate

Originally published by HealthCanal.com - learn more about a clinical trial aiming to assess the clinical effectiveness of urological tests in men.

When using a male external catheter, it is important to use the correct size and to practice proper preparation to prevent leaking and skin damage.