Bright Mirror Unfortunately, there is a large number of women who, for various reasons, are unable to empty their bladder independently. This problem can be caused by neurological afflictions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or spinal injury. It can also occur after extremely prolonged labor or when the bladder, by whatever cause, is not emptied […]
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Urinary incontinence can occur for a number of different reasons, from a weakened urinary sphincter to having a bladder that is simply too full. It’s important to remember that incontinence is not a disease in itself, but it can be a symptom of another underlying condition. There are also different types of incontinence that can […]
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What is Male Incontinence? Male incontinence is the accidental leaking of urine in men. Urine is of course produced by the kidneys and stored in a sac of muscle called the bladder. In most cases, urine is held in the bladder by the urinary sphincter. When the bladder is full and there is a need […]
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Urinary incontinence actually occurs more frequently in women than in men, and is often associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and later on in life, menopause. It is technically defined as the unintentional loss of urine, as opposed to planned bathroom visits which are meant for that purpose. While the most common factors contributing to female incontinence […]
Continue readingNeed an alternative to pads? Here is my story. See if it sounds familiar. I pee on myself just walking to the corner. Going to work is a nightmare. I wear these thick, sweaty male pads, which are uncomfortable and not made for everyday use. When I go to the pharmacy, I see rows and […]
Continue readingNeed an alternative to incontinence pads? Here is my story. See if it sounds familiar. I pee on myself just walking to the corner. Going to work is a nightmare. I wear these thick, sweaty male pads, which are uncomfortable and not made for everyday use. When I go to the pharmacy, I see rows […]
Continue readingActiCuf Compression Incontinence Pouch As of March 7, 2016, the ActiCuf Compression Pouch(TM) is owned and manufactured by Community Medical Products, LLC Please visit www.communitymedicalproducts.com for more information.
Continue readingThis straightforward advice for those newly diagnosed with prostate cancer was found at http://malecare.org/. Malecare is an exceptional source of men’s cancer survivor support, information and advocacy. The following is from the malecare.org website; If you are reading this, you are not dead. Millions of men are diagnosed with cancer… there is a lot you can learn […]
Continue readingTake control of male urinary incontinence with the Uriclak Male Incontinence Penis Clamp Are you searching for an effective means to take back control of male urinary incontinence? There are many reasons men can lose control over leaks and dribbles; surgery, brain damage and weak pelvic floor muscles are but a few. Uriclak was created […]
Continue readingMiWay™ Intermittent Self Catheterization Insertion/Gripping Aid Specially designed for quadriplegics or those with limited dexterity who want to self -cath independently. Without regard to your grip strength or dexterity the MiWay™ Intermittent Self Catheterization Insertion Aid removes the challenge of safely gripping a catheter. The catheter is manipulated by placing the catheter in the slot, […]
Continue readingFive Guidelines for Using Your Male Incontinence Clamp Loosen your clamp every 1 to 2 hours to allow urine to flow out. This is important in order to avoid urinary tract infections. Every 2 hours, move the clamp up or down your shaft. Do not keep it clamped for more than 2 hours in the […]
Continue readingCommon Urologic Terms and Their Definitions Adenocarcinoma A malignant tumor that originates in the cells of a gland, such as the prostate gland. Adjuvant Therapy Treatment occurring immediately after the primary treatment with the purpose of increasing the probability of success. Androgen A type of hormone that controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics. […]
Continue readingAspirin May Lower the Risk of Prostate Cancer From the Winter 2014 QUEST NEWSLETTER-a publication of the Urological Research Foundation (URF) A new study found that the use of aspirin and/or other nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Researchers followed 6,390 men who had a PSA of […]
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Continue readingPosted on Apr 12, 2015 by Lillie in Caring for Parents, Lillie’s Blog with 2 Comments Right after the Virtual Caregiving Conference I ordered my mom a night time urinal from Community Medical Products, one of the sponsors of the conference. When choosing the right urinal my mom and I both looked at what was […]
Continue readingWe get a lot of calls and emails asking questions or commenting about Male Incontinence Clamps. Callers rarely refer to them as Penile Clamps but if you’re searching the web you’ll find them there too….you’re likely to find other interesting stuff there but they won’t address dripping and leaking like the clamps at www.commedpro.com do. Just […]
Continue readingDr. Catalona Discusses Continence After A Radical Prostatectomy by Cecilia Lacks, PhD One of the most feared side effects of total prostate removal (radical prostatectomy) for treatment of prostate cancer is urinary incontinence, but that fear far outweighs the reality.”Permanent incontinence after a radical prostatectomy occurs infrequently with an experienced surgeon,” Dr. Catalona said. […]
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Continue readingYou may or may not have heard about the amazing Amy Purdy, the paralympian who will be participating on Dancing with the Stars on tonight’s season premiere. Amy Purdy is a paralympian snowboarder who has mastered her new way of life, and will undoubtedly be the center of attention in this season. The following article […]
Continue readingThe Female Catheter Guide is a helpful tool for women who self-catheterize as a result of neurogenic bladder, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury or for a short period of time following surgery. It may also be helpful for caregivers helping you self cath. Some of the questions we routinely get asked: “Do I need to […]
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