Daisy is under the care of Birmingham Children's Hospital and will be part of an event to raise awareness of young people who ...

Saline “flush” bags could be an underappreciated source of bacterial contamination that could potentially expose patients to ...

An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may ...

For individuals undergoing life-saving ostomy surgery due to conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or colorectal cancer, adapting to an ostomy bag often marks a significant life ...

they were significantly less likely to require an ostomy bag.) This latest study found that anti-TNF therapy was associated with an 82% decrease in the likelihood of perianal fistula complications—and ...

A person who has undergone an ileostomy, colostomy, or urinary ostomy may require an ostomy bag following the procedure. Medicare considers ostomy bags and related supplies to be prosthetic devices.

Jenna Igneri is a fashion and beauty writer who has worked in the media space for over a decade. In addition to contributing to InStyle, she’s held positions at Refinery29 and NYLON and has ...

Involving people in decisions about their care and treatment can improve outcomes and experiences for patients, and potentially yield efficiency savings for the health system through increased ...

Trust and confidence are key components of the clinician-patient relationship. There are many benefits that can accrue from a trusting relationship, including open and honest communication of ...