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Tips for Waterproofing a Wound While Swimming
Swimming is one of the most exciting water activities, even if it isn’t summer. Everybody... Read more
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MediUSA Partnership Announcement
Medical Monks has always been keen to partner with manufacturers that share our passion for... Read more
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Tips for Living With Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that can be an embarrassing condition for many.. Read more
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The Best Lotions for Treating Diabetic Dry Skin
Every year, millions of people worldwide are diagnosed with diabetes. It’s a long-lasting heal Read more
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The Best Colostomy Bags for Swimming
If you’re wondering, “can you swim with a colostomy bag,” you don’t have to Read more
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Ileostomy vs. Colostomy Bags: What’s the Difference?
An ostomy is a surgical procedure where a small hole is created to allow bodily... Read more
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How to Keep an Ostomy Bag From Ballooning
An ostomy bag or stoma bag is a medical device used after an ostomy procedure.... Read more
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Colostomy Diet Guidelines for Beginners
If you cannot pass stools due to different conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, cancer, or... Read more
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Celebrities That Live With a Stoma Bag
Dealing with a stoma bag can be complicated. There are many lifestyle changes you or... Read more
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Tips For Helping Prevent Leaks with an Ostomy Pouch
( from our friends at STEALTH BELT®) An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates... Read more
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Five Tips for Purchasing Ostomy Supplies Out-of-Pocket
Purchasing ostomy supplies out of pocket can be surprisingly complex. Given the enormous selection o Read more
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The Medical Monks Syringe Guide
Design-wise, syringes use a piston or reciprocating pump function to draw in and then release... Read more
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How to Treat Skin Tears
Skin tears are a very common wound care complication among older patients. Often caused by... Read more
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Five Best Medical-Grade Skin Moisturizers for Everyday Use
If you’re living with dry skin, standard moisturizers and skin care products might not be... Read more
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5 Products to Help Manage Incontinence
Incontinence can stem from a number of factors, including muscle changes, carrying excess weight or. Read more
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The Important Role of Collagen in Wound Healing
Wounds heal naturally as the body restores damaged tissue. In general, wound healing comprises a... Read more
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Medical Waste Disposal Containers: Types, Sizes and Guidelines
Medical waste — from needles and syringes to linens contaminated with bodily fluids — is... Read more
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When Is it Time to Get Treatment for PAD?
If you suspect you have peripheral artery disease (PAD) symptoms, you may be wondering if... Read more
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6 Tips for Minimizing Ostomy Bag Odor
For many ostomates, minimizing ostomy bag odor can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to... Read more
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When to Use Medical Adhesive Removers
Medical adhesives play a key role in patient care. They can be found in any... Read more
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What Is Pleural Drainage?
A membrane known as the pleura covers the outside of the lungs and lines the... Read more
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Non-Lubricated vs Pre-Lubricated Urinary Catheters
Catheterization may be necessary for patients living with certain urinary conditions. However, urina Read more
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So Fresh, So Clean: Six Products to Help with Patient Hygiene
When a patient is unable to move, or experiences severe pain when doing so, attention... Read more
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On the Go: 5 Travel & Pocket Intermittent Catheters
Intermittent catheters help individuals living with certain bladder conditions manage their urinary Read more
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Tips for Summer Ostomy Care
In the summer, the outdoors call to you. If you’re an ostomate, this is no... Read more
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Hydrofiber vs. Calcium Alginate Dressings
For medium- to heavy-exudate wounds, Hydrofiber® and calcium alginate dressings are two common solu Read more
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The Basics of Ostomy Irrigation
Patients living with a colostomy may be steered toward ostomy irrigation, a procedure for managing.. Read more
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The Monks Explore Biofilm
Advanced wound care is one of our specialties here at Medical Monks. Often, the aim... Read more
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How to Manage Moderate-to-Severe Dry Skin
Dry skin is a common ailment that can occur due to a lack of moisture,... Read more
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What are Xeroform Petrolatum Dressings?
Xeroform Petrolatum Dressings are a primary, non-adherent solution for creating an ideal wound heali Read more
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Using a Urinary Leg Bag
Patients experiencing difficulty with urination or who have undergone urological or gynecological su Read more
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Uses for Calmoseptine Cream Ointment
Using menthol and zinc oxide as active ingredients, Calmoseptine® Ointment creates a barrier on the Read more
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The Methods of Wound Debridement
Chronic wounds are, by definition, difficult to heal. An entire area of medical specialty is... Read more
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Hydrogel Wound Dressings – When, Why & How to Use Them
Hydrogel wound dressings aid in the healing process by providing a moist environment and non-adheren Read more
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Wound Dressing Changes – Minimize Pain & Maximize Care
Wound dressing changes can often be a source of discomfort for patients. Simply dressing wounds... Read more
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Wound Packing Strips – Uses and Applications
Medical packing strips are an important part of wound care. This article explores the types... Read more
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How to Manage a Highly Exuding Wound
Exudate management is a key factor in treating patients with hard-to-heal wounds. Exudate plays an.. Read more
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Cath Securement: What’s the Best Way to Keep My Catheter in Place?
Getting accustomed to an indwelling catheter can be a challenge. Keeping the catheter tube and... Read more
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How Often Should You Change Leg or Bedside Urinary Bags?
Maintaining a urinary catheter system can seem overwhelming at first. This article will help you... Read more
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Mepilex Border Has Been Discontinued. Meet Mepilex Border Flex.
Mölnlycke’s Mepilex Border has long been an industry leader in the field of advanced wound... Read more
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To Prep or Not to Prep: Should I Use an Ostomy Skin Barrier Spray/Wipe?
What Does “Skin Prep” Mean? The term “skin prep” refers to the process of preparing... Read more
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CeraPlus™ Two-Piece Soft Convex Skin Barrier: Fit, Flexibility and Longevity
We Think You’ll Agree: The Fit Feels Great When it comes to choosing the right... Read more
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Understanding Catheter Sizes: French System & Lengths
Internal urinary catheters include both intermittent and indwelling (Foley) catheters. Intermittent Read more
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Ostomy Skin Barrier Strips: How to Use Them & Why
For ostomates, skin barrier strips can improve your experience in many ways. If you or... Read more
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Trio Ostomy Care/Medical Monks Partnership Announcement
Medical Monks is driven to provide our loyal customers with the most exceptional products on... Read more
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Pressure Ulcers: Treatment and Prevention
Despite greater-than-ever awareness of the issue, pressure ulcers remain a significant problem in ho Read more
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Care
Although treatments for diabetes continue to improve, diabetic foot ulcers remain a frequent occurre Read more
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Intermittent Catheters: Avoiding Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem among urology patients. They occur when outside Read more
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Wound Cleanser or Normal Saline?
Wound cleansing involves more than simply rinsing a cut under water. In fact, the process... Read more
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The Best Skin Protectants for Incontinence
If you or a loved one is living with incontinence, you’ll find it can come... Read more
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Surgical Masks and Particulate Respirators
In an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19, the Center for Disease Control and... Read more
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How to Prevent Skin Damage from Medical Adhesive
Medical adhesive related skin injury (MARSI) is an extremely common, yet under-recognized medical co Read more
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How to Flush a Foley Catheter
A Foley catheter is inserted into the bladder to assist with draining urine. A type... Read more
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8 Reasons Why Your Wound Won’t Heal
The human body has an incredible capacity for healing. For this reason, most assume that... Read more
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Choosing a Hydrolyzed Collagen
From our friends at Sanara MedTech: Wound healing is a complex, multi-stage process toward skin... Read more
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How to Shower with an Ostomy
New ostomates often have questions about how to bathe or shower with their system. One... Read more
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Ceramide: the Secret Ingredient for Peristomal Health
What is ceramide? Ceramide is a natural component of human skin. As a cellular element... Read more
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Hibiclens: the Germ Killing Soap with Staying Power
What is Hibiclens? Hibiclens is an antiseptic, antimicrobial and bactericidal skin cleanser designed Read more
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Living with a Spinal Cord Injury
Individuals who experience a spinal cord injury are often in a state of shock, and... Read more
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What Is Intertrigo and How to Treat It
Those who experience skin folds or areas where skin regularly rubs in direct contact may... Read more
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Live Confidently: How to Choose the Right Incontinence Products
Shopping for products to manage incontinence can feel like a daunting task. With so many... Read more
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How to Clean and Disinfect a Wound
When a wound occurs – be it a cut, abrasion, laceration or burn – it... Read more
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How to Use a Shower Protection Cover
Patients who have recently experienced an injury or undergone a medical procedure are often left... Read more
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Home Care Infection Prevention Tips
For decades, hospitals and doctor’s offices have established protocols around infection control. W Read more
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How 3M Products Can Help Heal a Venous Leg Ulcer
What is a venous leg ulcer? A venous leg ulcer (VLU) is an open skin... Read more
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What You Need To Know About Stoma Paste
Anyone living with an ostomy may experience leakage, leading output to come into contact with... Read more
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How to Use Multi-Layer Compression Bandaging to Treat Lymphedema
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition which affects over 5 million American Read more
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Treating a Fungal Infection from Home
Fungal infections are surprisingly common and, in most cases, relatively minor. Known as mycosis, fu Read more
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Announcement: KCI is Now a Part of 3M
KCI is now a part of 3M. We are focused on best meeting your needs... Read more
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How to Treat and Care for Minor Burns
Anyone moderately familiar with first aid understands that burns occur in varying degrees. First-deg Read more
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How to Identify and Prevent Malnutrition
Affecting billions across the globe, malnutrition occurs when you receive insufficient amounts of nu Read more
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Medical Grade Hand Sanitizers
Touch is behind the spread of infection-causing germs in hospital environments. To stem infection ri Read more
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Coloplast Partnership Announcement
Medical Monks is elated to announce a new strategic relationship with Coloplast! From the beginning, Read more
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Compression Bandages: What Are They and What Do They Do?
A compression bandage, sometimes referred to as a Tensor bandage, is an elastic strip or... Read more
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How to Change an Ostomy Appliance
Ostomy appliances improve a patient’s quality of life when they live with a colostomy, ileostomy.. Read more
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The Ostomy Files: Mixing and Matching 2-Piece Ostomy Systems
When choosing which ostomy system is best for you, it’s important to make sure, first... Read more
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Is It an Arterial or Venous Ulcer?
Although there are several types of ulcers that can develop on the lower extremities, venous... Read more
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What Scares Us: A Medical Monks Halloween Special
Some would say Halloween is about candy, innocent pranks and family fun. This may be... Read more
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How a Convex Skin Barrier May Help You Get the Right Fit
Living with an ostomy doesn’t mean you have to live with stoma fluid leakage or... Read more
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The Medical Monks Guide to Gauze
One of the oldest, most tried-and-true methods of wound covering, gauze has been in use... Read more
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Meet the Monks: Summer Fun Edition!!
Hello, dear readers, and welcome to another edition of Meet the Monks!! This time, in... Read more
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Convex Skin Barrier Options
When choosing a skin barrier, it’s important to consider the characteristics of your stoma. If... Read more
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Male External Catheters: A Quick Guide
External catheters are the least invasive solution to urinary incontinence available to men. Unlike Read more
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The Ostomy Files: The Benefits of CeraPlus
Hello loyal Monks readers! It’s time for another edition of the celebrated blog series whose... Read more
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A Note About Holiday Shipping
Hello Monks friends and shoppers! Another holiday season is upon us, and, as much as... Read more
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Medical Monks Meets Sanara MedTech
From time to time here at Medical Monks, we like to highlight new and exciting... Read more
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Meet the Monks – Trick-or-Treat Edition
Hello friends! It’s time for a special Halloween edition of Meet the Monks!!! Once again,... Read more
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The Monks Look At Collagen Dressings
Wounds can be very stubborn. If you’re shopping for advanced wound care supplies, chances are... Read more
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The Medical Monks Guide to Billing Insurance
Medical Monks is, of course, strictly an out-of-pocket medical product retailer. However, we do know Read more
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The Ostomy Files: Closed vs. Drainable Pouches
As we’ve discussed before, new ostomates face such a volume of choices that it can... Read more
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Intermittent Catheters: A Quick Guide
Here at Medical Monks we understand that the prospect of needing to use an intermittent... Read more
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The Ostomy Files: One-Piece vs. Two-Piece
Hello everyone and welcome to another hotly-anticipated edition of the Ostomy Files! The staff here. Read more
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Manuka Honey: A Primer
It may seem strange to think of honey, a syrupy-sweet kitchen staple, as any kind... Read more
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Meet The Monks!
Things have been going so well here at Medical Monks! Sales are way up and, more... Read more
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Hydrocolloids: A Primer
If you’ve ever seen a medical professional regarding a stubborn wound, you’ve probably heard the Read more
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Medical Monks vs. Porch Pirates
Having just made it through the holidays, there are many experiences we’ll all miss and... Read more
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Medical Monks: Why We’re Different
Whether Shopping on Mobile or Desktop – We’ve Got You Covered Here at Medical Monks,... Read more
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The Ostomy Files: Combating the Scourge of Unwanted Leakage Part 2: Accessories
Welcome back friends! In Part 1 of this series we discussed the proper use of... Read more
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The Ostomy Files: Combating the Scourge of Unwanted Leakage Part 1: Barriers
When it comes to ostomy products, leakage is your enemy. If you want to keep... Read more
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Improving Ostomy Quality of Life with Adhesives
As the Beatles lyric goes “Its a long and winding road!” Applying ostomy appliances secu Read more
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Tips to Help You Manage Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a condition characterized by the loss of bladder control. It’s not a... Read more
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What You Need to Know to Better Manage Your Radiation Dermatitis
As a cancer patient undergoing radiation treatment for your condition, you may develop skin issues.. Read more
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Recent Changes in Medical Grade Honey Reimbursement
Recent Changes in Medical Grade Honey Reimbursement – What you as a Consumer Need to... Read more
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Closed Ostomy Pouches: An Overlooked Alternative
Our product specialists at Medical Monks field hundreds of ostomy-related calls a week from our... Read more
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Resuming Sports and Fitness after Stoma Surgery
As your stoma begins to heal following surgery, you may wonder about a more active... Read more
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SMART SEARCH – 1-Piece and 2-Piece Ostomy System
Have you felt challenged to quickly find the right Ostomy System for your needs? If... Read more
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I’ve Got an Ostomy . . . Now What Do I Do?
You might be thinking, wait a minute, I have a colostomy, or a urostomy or... Read more
Links
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Stealth Belt: Go Anywhere, Do Anything
No one should have to miss out on life’s adventures because they have an ostomy.... Read more
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The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care
WIN (Wounds In Need) Are you suffering from a wound, like an ulcer or a... Read more
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The American Burn Association (ABA)
The American Burn Association (ABA) and its members dedicate their efforts and resources to promotin Read more
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Debra of America
The mission of Debra of America is to improve the quality of life for all... Read more
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Hope of Healing Foundation
Founded in 2007 after three independent Cincinnati physicians, each using their own area of expertis Read more
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Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program (LEAP)
Comprehensive program that can dramatically reduce lower extremity amputations in individuals with H Read more
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The American Diabetes Association
Leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by... Read more
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The Amputee Coalition
Reaches out to and empowers people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential... Read more
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The National Lymphadema Network
Internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 by Saskia R.J. Thiadens, RN, to p Read more
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woundsource.com
Provides condition and product information from over 200 wound care product manufacturers. The site Read more
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National Institute on Aging – Skin Care
The NIA, one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health,... Read more
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MedlinePlus – Skin Care
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and... Read more
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National Library of Medicine – Skin Care
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and... Read more
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Healthline – Skin Disorders
Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permament, and... Read more
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American Academy of Dermatology
Get expert insights into the care and treatment of your skin, hair, and nails for... Read more
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Wound Source – Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD)
WoundSource.com offers both detailed condition and product information and robust search capabilitie Read more
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Aging Life Care Journal – Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
The ALCJ develops expertise; enhances the success of members; shares a unique knowledge base; and... Read more
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WebMD – Fungal Infections
WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who Read more
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WebMD – Intertrigo
WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who Read more
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Healthline – Xerosis (Abnormally Dry Skin)
Whether you want to learn more about a health condition, research a medication, tap into... Read more
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Medical Monks, Inc. – Radiation Dermatitis
As a cancer patient undergoing radiation treatment for your condition, you may develop skin issues.. Read more
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American Urological Association
As an educational non-profit organization, the AUA provides a wide range of services, including publ Read more
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The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding... Read more
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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
CCFA’s mission is to cure and prevent Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through research, a Read more
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National Association for Continence
NAFC’s mission is consumer advocacy, education of the public, and information dissemination throug Read more
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The National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer resear Read more
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy Read more
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education,.. Read more
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The Simon Foundation
The mission of the Simon Foundation for Continence is to “bring the topic of incontinence... Read more
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Spina Bifida Association
Since 1973, SBA has been the only national voluntary health agency solely dedicated to enhancing... Read more
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Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
Offers educational materials and information on services of the UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System. Read more
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The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
The Miami Project is the largest, most comprehensive spinal cord research center in the world.... Read more
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United Spinal Association
United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living... Read more
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Us Too! International, Inc.
Represents the needs of prostate cancer survivors, their families, men at risk, and health care... Read more
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Well Spouse Foundation
Well Spouse is a national, not for profit membership organization that gives support to wives,... Read more
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Uncover Ostomy
Uncover Ostomy is an online awareness campaign working to break the stigma surrounding ostomy surger Read more
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United Ostomy Association of America
The United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA), is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated Read more
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The Phoenix Magazine
The Phoenix magazine provides solutions to the many challenges of living with a colostomy, ileostomy Read more
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The Great Bowel Movement
Awareness for Crohn’s & Colitis Read more
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The Colon Club
Goals are to educate as many people as possible, as early as possible, about the... Read more
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Quality of Life Association
The Quality Life Association (QLA) is a volunteer based non-profit group committed to meeting the... Read more
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International Ostomy Association
The International Ostomy Association (IOA), an association of ostomy associations, is committed to i Read more
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International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
IFFGD is a resource site for digestive health knowledge, support, and assistance about functional ga Read more
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Intense Intestines Foundation
The Intense Intestines Foundation’s mission is to help patients in their journey with Crohn’s di Read more
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Inspire.com
Inspire, an online community that connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and profess Read more
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Get Your Guts In Gear
Get Your Guts in Gear creates events and fosters experiences that inspire and empower people... Read more
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Friends of Ostomates Worldwide – USA
Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA (FOW-USA) collects surplus, donated ostomy supplies for shipment Read more
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Caregiver Action Network
The nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the. Read more
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American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of resea Read more
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Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is a professional, internati Read more
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American Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership professional organizati Read more