We’ve just received this unsolicited email from one of our happy customers. We’ve hidden his name to protect his privacy. It’s great to hear that Wellness Briefs have changed his life. Here’s what he had to say; From: J N Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 Subject: Extremely Satisfied Customer To: sales@commedpro.com My name is J
Continue reading »This 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 reading »DON’T LAUGH – ITCHY BUTT IS SERIOUS! When we first launched Ichybum Itchy Anus (Itchy Butt) Cream, more than a few people thought it was some sort of hoax or a joke. But, chronic itching of the anus is a recognized medical condition called pruritus ani. For the estimated 5 to 10% of the
Continue reading »Take 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 reading »This year, PVA Summit attendees who attended the event expo in Jacksonville, FL also had the opportunity to meet representatives for the Melio Self-Emptying Leg Bag System and Community Medical Products (CMP), one of the urology suppliers that offers Melio to their customers that include veterans, health care facilities and consumers. CMP also launched MiWay Self
Continue reading »MiWay™ 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 reading »Five 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 reading »Melio Expands U.S. Distribution with Self-Pay via Community Medical Products LIVERPOOL, England, UK (June 16, 2015)—Albert Medical Devices, maker of Melio—the self-emptying leg bag system that you can control with a touch of a button—announces a new self-pay option from Community Medical for U.S. leg bag users. “Community Medical is family-owned and serves urology customers,
Continue reading »Aspirin 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
Continue reading »Try these solutions if you are or have ever been: 1) Self-conscious about feminine, menstrual and intestinal gas odors 2) Anyone working with the public in close quarters or one-on-one situations (Doctor, Nurse, Flight attendant, Server, etc.) 3) Embarrassed by an experience associated with flatulence or passing gas 4) Affected by an illness or side
Continue reading »From the Desk of Dr. A.Marco Scatena, Olympian, Inventor and Entrepreneur Capannori – Lucca, Italy One of the paradoxes of sports podiatry is that even though the Achilles tendon is the strongest, thickest tendon in the body, it’s also the site of frequent overuse injuries. Despite the strength of the Achilles, injuries do happen : strains,
Continue reading »Simplifying leg bag tasks for urine catheter users and their caregivers. By providing urine catheter users with added control, the Melio Self-Emptying Leg Bag System offers a unique combination of advantages for you and for caregivers. http://commedpro.com/product/melio-self-emptying-leg-bag-system-controller-pack/ Increases independence by enabling catheter users, including those with limited dexterity, to empty their own leg bag with privacy
Continue reading »The registration for COMMUNITY MEDICAL PRODUCTS LLC / 018800542 / 7CUU1 is now active in the U.S. federal government’s System for Award Management (SAM).
Continue reading »Ten caregiver tips for safe use of a bedpan at home Position the bedpan on the bed near the patient’s hips with the open end facing the foot of the bed. Help the patient to a sitting position in the middle of the bed not on the edge. Sitting is a good position for #1
Continue reading »Top ten Reasons for needing a Vomit Bag…also known as an Emesis bag, sick sack, airsick bag, airsickness bag, sick bag, barf bag, or motion sickness bag. Vomiting is almost always harmless, but it can be a sign of a more serious illness. Some examples of serious conditions that may result in nausea or vomiting include concussions,
Continue reading »By Frank Morosky, Gas Guru. We all have flatulance ( fart, flatus, intestinal gas, breaking wind, SBD) and it is a normal part of life. It is a natural result of good digestion. Passing gas is a more familiar term to many people. Most of us try to make light of flatulance so as to not
Continue reading »Community Medical Products LLC, www.commedpro.com, a Wisconsin, USA, based medical products retailer of urinary incontinence products is pleased to have been selected to add the Unique Wellness Products to it’s national E commerce program. The following information answers questions frequently raised about Wellness® Briefs and Underwear; WELLNESS® PRODUCTS Wellness® Brief and Underwear for adult urinary incontinence
Continue reading »We 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 reading »Dr. 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.
Continue reading »1) Position the thumb and forefinger on each end of the device as shown in figure 1. 2) Squeeze with the thumb and forefinger to open as shown in figure 2. Insert the penis initially positioning Uriclak® within an inch or two of the scrotum.
Continue reading »You 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 reading »Limitations in dexterity, strength, and range of motion can cause difficulty with some everyday tasks and routines. This free download explains some tips on how to manage some of these limitations making life a little easier and enjoyable. This download is sourced directly from Home of My Own. Download the guide here: Hand Dexterity (PDF)
Continue reading »The 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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