Spinal Cord Injury and Bladder Training Published 2022/03/10 Patients with spinal cord injury are often unable to urinate on their own. If urine is not drained in a timely manner, the bladder is prone to short-term distention and long-term kidney damage, which can even be life-threatening. There are many ways to drain urine and in […]
Can cranberry juice help UTI? Published 2021/09/23 What is the nutritional composition of cranberry? Can Cranberry Juice Help UTI? Let’s take a look at the nutritional composition of cranberry. Fresh cranberries contain nearly 86~87% water, 4~5% fructose, 2% insoluble fiber, 1.4% soluble fiber, 2.4% organic acid, water-soluble vitamins B and C and are very rich […]
Can You Reuse an Intermittent catheters? Studies overview Published 2021/09/16 FDA’s study, current guidance and regulation Can you reuse intermittent catheters? Before answering the question, we might need to have a quick glance at the history of reusing single-use medical devices. Before the late 1970s, most medical devices were considered reusable for the reason of […]
Quick recap on Paralympics Update: Both women’s sitting volley team and men’s wheelchair basketball have confirmed their semi-final on Sept. 01, 2021.! Big Congratulation on defending the medal of Paralympics! As the Paralympics has been coming to a close, Let’s get a quick recap on two stirring group events that you mustn’t miss. Women’s Sitting Volleyball team: Deffending the […]
Jessica Long’s Journey: Not Easy, but Amazing With the upcoming 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, a commercial featuring a Paralympic swimmer made by the sponsor TOYOTA has caught people’s attention on the Internet. People are asking—Who is the swimmer in that awe-inspiring commercial? Jessica Long, the Top Swimmer with Numerous World Records The 29-year-old swimmer, […]
You Share, CompactCath Donates! 2021 CompactCath Virtual Challenge What is a “virtual challenge”? CompactCath’s virtual challenge means that our challenge is completely available online. A single click on the webpage can make a great difference. It’s easy! Help and encourage others without hassle! Why is CompactCath holding this challenge? There are two reasons. First of […]
Hydrophilic Catheters:Benefits and Instructions Published 2021/02/17 What are the benefits ofusing a hydrophilic catheter? Potentially Less Urethral Injury Since a lubricated hydrophilic catheter is very slippery, the friction it causes to the urethra during catheterization is also relatively small. Less friction means there’s a decreased likelihood of urethral pain, discomfort, and injury. A study has […]