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Inserting a catheter is often a necessary endeavor in healthcare for a variety of reasons. While having to use one is no one's idea of an ideal situation, it doesn't have to be the most uncomfortable thing in the world, either. Anyone who has had one before knows that getting a UTI, or urinary tract infection, is a risk that comes along with catheter use, and if you should contract one it will make the situation all the more uncomfortable. Certain hygienic precautions will not only make the entire experience a more comfortable one, they will also help keep the risk of contracting an infection to an absolute minimum. Whether you're caring for yourself or another person, be sure to take these important steps. Read More »

Do you ever spend time thinking about what’s going to happen to your body when you die? For most people, the answer to that question, “Probably get cremated or buried.” While those are the two most obvious choices, there’s a third option that very few of have ever considered, whole body donation. Now, before you go jumping to conclusions about what you think body donation is all about, it’s worth taking a few moments to find out how modern donation processes really work. When you do, you’ll quickly realize that it’s a system run by medical professionals, researchers and licensed morticians. Not only that, it offers some real benefits to both society at large, and your own family. It’s also important to understand the differences between donating your body to medical research and donating your body to a medical school anatomy lab. As we’re about to find out, these are two very different options. If you’ve never considered donating your body to science, we encourage you to read the following article with an open mind. Read More »