How Healthcare Facilities Can Save Money with an Improved Bowel Care Program
Bowel dysfunctions, such as constipation and bowel incontinence, can be physically, psychologically, and socially debilitating conditions for patients both in [...]
Pressure Injuries in the Elderly
Pressure injuries (PI), commonly known as ‘bed sores’, affect up to 3 million people in the United States1 each year [...]
Prevention & Management of Radiation Dermatitis in Cancer Patients
An estimated 4 million people per year receive radiation therapy1, and of those up to 95% of patients2 will experience radiation-induced [...]
Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD): Putting The Pieces Of The Puzzle Together
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially dangerous and, in certain cases, fatal condition that results in acute hypertension in individuals [...]
Pressure Injuries are Costly to Patients and Providers
Despite increasing awareness about the medical and financial cost of pressure injuries (PI) to patients and the healthcare system, with [...]
Xerostomia Treatment for Diabetes, Cancer, and Sjogren’s Syndrome
If left untreated, Xerostomia, commonly known as ‘dry mouth’, can lead to serious health problems for patients including infection, mucosal [...]
Xerostomia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Xerostomia, known commonly as ‘dry mouth’, affects up to 46% of the global population1, is more common in women than [...]
Fecal Incontinence and Constipation After Stroke
Constipation and fecal incontinence affect patients at all ages and stages of life, but for those who have suffered a [...]
Impact of Radiation Therapy: Radiation Dermatitis
Radiation therapy remains an essential component of cancer treatment, with nearly 50% of cancer patients receiving radiation therapy at some [...]
Brain Injury and Bowel Care
A brain injury can be defined as any injury to the brain that ultimately affects the functionality of the brain, [...]