Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is the most common healthcare-associated infection and it has major cost implications for health services. It is a highly researched field with several new studies published every month covering prevention strategies and interventions.
Topics: Science Alert, Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI)
Catheterization is a therapy form with a long history, and its use for instant relief of urinary retention is not disputed. The classic case of urinary retention is often seen among men with an enlarged prostate. Less known is the prevalence of urinary retention among women.
Topics: Science Alert, Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)
The bladder and bowel share the pelvic floor and, in spite of known (and unknown) synergies, limited research has been undertaken on this topic. There are, for example, few studies exploring the impact of bladder and bowel dysfunction on social activities and quality of life.
Topics: Science Alert, Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel management
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. This means that the immune system attacks the central nervous system and causes nerve damage and communication breakdown between brain and body.
Topics: Science Alert, Multiple Sklerose (MS)
Bladder and bowel problems are common and of high importance for people with spinal cord injury and other neurogenic damage.
Topics: Science Alert, Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel management
