Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure performed to create a hole in the front area of the neck into the windpipe. Then a tracheostomy tube is placed in this hole to keep it open for breathing. It provides a passage for breathing when the normal route of...
Autumn brings respiratory viruses and some can be dangerous. Vaccines are available for Covid-19, influenza, and RSV. What are these viruses? Do I need the shots? We have the information. READ MORE
After surgery for an ostomy, whether it’s a colostomy, ileostomy, or a urostomy, patients have many questions about a plethora of items. Many ostomy patients may think that many of their common activities they did before surgery can no longer be done. One of...
Wound care can be a wide-ranging field and the fact that different wounds require different dressings just complicate matters. Finding the proper wound dressing may seem impossible with the multitude of options available on the market. Foam dressings are a...
The terms enteral and parenteral look and sound alike. In reality, they mean very different things. The major difference lies in the location where the nutrition is processed. Enteral feeding resorts to the liquid food processed by the GI tract. Patients...
Is using a catheter supposed to hurt? No, inserting a catheter should not hurt, but if you are experiencing catheter pain while self-cathing, you can follow certain tips for foley catheter insertion to reduce pain and discomfort.
Treating venous ulcers can be very complex, not to mention costly. What are effective treatments? What do I need? We have information you need to hear. READ MORE
We probably have all heard or know someone dealing with type II diabetes, but did you know that there is a condition that leads up to that diagnosis? Prediabetes can be a warning that your blood glucose levels are elevated and which could put you at a high...
Raised toilet seat is attached to an existing toilet seat to increase its height. It minimizes the distance a person has to cover while sitting down or getting up a toilet seat.
The two main causes for the need of a catheter is the inability to completely empty ones bladder (urinary retention) and the emptying of the bladder at inappropriate times (incontinence). Many men have felt the stigma of a bladder that doesn’t work properly so...
Various types of medical-grade compression socks are manufactured to suit people with different medical conditions, including diabetes, lymphedema, and varicose veins, just to name a few. HPFY carries the top five best compression socks for swelling. These...
Bracing or splinting the elbow reduces any strain on the tendons & allows the joint to rest properly. Here are HPFY's 5 best Golfer's elbow braces. READ MORE.
Stress incontinence is also known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or effort incontinence which is a type of urinary incontinence. It takes place due to the insufficient strength of the closure of the urinary bladder.
Most of us look forward to spring. Trees are blooming, temperatures are warming, and flowers are beginning to poke out of the soil. It’s a wonderful time of the year. Unless you suffer from spring allergies!
As a quadriplegic, I know first-hand how devastating a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be. It's life-changing! Whether this injury has led to paraplegia or tetraplegia (a.k.a. quadriplegia), the future becomes uncertain. You don't have the answers and sometimes...
As the pouch fills with waste, the excess weight may pull it down and cause it to tear or detach from the stoma. An ostomy belt bears the weight of the pouch, keeps it stable, and prevents damage to the bag and the stoma. Find 7 best ostomy belts online.
Portable Urinal for men has gone from large condom-like products to sophisticated, low-profile secure, private apparatuses. Unless there are no other options, no one wants to spend their day in a diaper.
