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Exercise for Adultsand Children with Spina Bifida Published 2020/07/27 Exercise is important for people with Spina Bifida because it increases their ability to live an independent, high-quality life. In general, exercise strengthens muscles and bones, helps maintain a healthy mood and weight, and reduces the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers.   […]

CompactCath Will Serve Users as Usual Despite Coronavirus As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in America is impeding the functioning of many businesses, CompactCath wants to assure users that we are functioning as usual. At this point, the production and shipment of our products are not disrupted, and our staff is working as always to […]

Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Major Airlines Waive Change/Cancel Fees The new coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many people’s travel plans. As flight changes and cancellations are happening, these major US airlines have waived the change/cancel fees.  Each airline company’s policies are different, but many are not only waiving fees for flights departing in March and April, but […]

Enlarged Prostate (BPH): Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Published 2020/02/07 BPH—benign prostatic hyperplasia—is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. BPH is the most common disease in aging men that lead to lower urinary tract symptoms: 50% of men in their 50’s will have BPH, and 80% in their 80’s.  Although the prostate enlargement itself is harmless, […]

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition common in women that leads to urinary retention, urinary incontinence, problems with bowel movements, and pain and discomfort in the pelvic region. It happens more commonly in older women, women who have given multiple vaginal childbirths, and women who are Caucasian or Hispanic. […]