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Evaluation of Quality of Life and Self-reported Complications in Patients With Clean Intermittent Catheterization
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This study provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals undergoing IC that optimize patient care and support.
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The impact of intermittent catheterization on students and families in the school environment
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In this article we sum up the key findings and recommendations of a 2023 study by Bauer et al. which explores intermittent catheterization (IC) by children and adolescent in school settings.
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The Role of Urinary Microbiota
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The traditional view of urine sterility has been challenged by the discovery of the urinary microbiome, meaning a mix of bacteria and microorganisms within the urinary tract. This unique relationship between microbes and humans is still not fully understood but has gained a lot of attention in clinical research in the last decade.
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Identification, Assessment, and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Bowel Control Issues
In this publication highlight you can read about the identification, assessment, and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.
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Checklist for critical reading of scientific articles
Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical studies can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you.
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Women with Chronic Constipation Have More Bothersome Urogenital Symptoms
In this publication highlight you can read about how constipation impacts urogenital symptoms in women.
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What you should know about Autonomic dysreflexia
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In this publication highlight you will learn more about autonomic dysreflexia (AD) an how to manage an AD episode.
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Risk Factors for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Children
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Recurrent UTIs in children with neurogenic bladders constitute high risk of leading to severe kidney damage and need to be an area of attention. This study is useful in determining treatments and proactive measures for preventing recurrent UTIs.
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LoFric - as little environmental impact as possible
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At Wellspect HealthCare we take our environmental responsibility seriously. We continuously work to minimize the environmental impact related to our products.
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LoFric - a well-documented catheter
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With more than 30 years on the market, LoFric has been used and documented in several ways. In addition to efficiently emptying the bladder, LoFric’s versatile use includes treatment and prevention of recurrent strictures, administration of chemotherapy by bladder instillation, and resolution of rare complications.
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Scientific review of reuse vs single-use catheters
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A surprisingly high number of patients reuses catheters intended for single-use every day putting them at risk for unnecessary complications. Single-use hydrophilic catheters for intermittent catheterization lower the risk for short- and long-term complications and are a convenient and preferred choice for many patients.
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Scientific review of intermittent vs indwelling catheterization
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Available clinical evidence supports the strategy to always consider intermittent catheterization as the first therapeutic choice, before considering the use of an indwelling catheter. Intermittent catheterization is the first therapeutic choice and is a safer bladder management method than both urethral and suprapubic indwelling catheters. Intermittent catheterization is central to reduce morbidity related to renal failure and neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
