How a Catheter Eased & Improved My Quality of Life

Aug 23, 2023 10:03:58 PM

Most women aren't alarmed by a tiny urine leak as they lift heavy items, cough, or jog. A protective daily pad can handle this leakage and most of us brush it off. But when urine leakage gets more serious and grows out of control, it becomes a major concern that can limit us and dictate our lives.

This is exactly what happened to Anne. A 44-year-old mother of one son, from northwestern Germany, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), back in 2005.

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Topics: Bladder dysfunction, Intermittent Catheterization, MS

To children with Spina Bifida: You CAN do it!

Dec 9, 2022 6:52:55 PM

To raise awareness for Spina Bifida, we asked Evie Toombes, Para Athlete and invisible illness ambassador, what she would tell her younger self, having been born with Spina Bifida, if she had the chance. Read her interesting and passionate story below.

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Topics: Neurogenic bladder, Spina Bifida, Intermittent Catheterization

How Veterans Affairs (VA) Centers Are Boosting Patient Care with LoFric Catheters

Oct 7, 2022 9:13:30 PM

Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals are going above & beyond by providing veterans with quality LoFric catheters for intermittent catheterization (IC). 

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Topics: Intermittent Catheterization, LoFric, Urotonic surface technology, Veterans

Male Urinary Catheters: A Complete Guide on How to Use

Jul 6, 2022 6:58:28 PM

In this post, we talk about the male urinary catheter, a common aid that many men use daily to empty their bladder. Even if you’re just a beginner, you don’t need to worry: there are easy solutions on how to handle catheters in a safe and hygienic way. In this guide, we explain all the aspects related to intermittent catheterization for men and provide answers to your most common questions.

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Topics: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Intermittent Catheterization