In this article, we look at 4 outstanding ankle braces that help prevent sprains and keep athletes and others healthy for longer periods. Ankle sprains are perhaps the most common soft tissue injury experienced by physically active adults and adolescents. They are particularly common in sports such as baseball, basketball, tennis and soccer. However, they…
In recent years, products for male incontinence in its various stages are in growing demand.. Male urinary incontinence refers to a health condition characterized by frequent accidental releases of urine. Fecal incontinence is another condition in which there are frequent accidental bowel movements. Male incontinence tends to happen more often among older individuals, but it…
Patient compliance is a term that refers to the extent to which a patient correctly follows the medical advice he or she receives from a healthcare professional. It frequently refers to the extent to which the patient will take the medication prescribed but is also applicable to the correct use of medical devices or the…
Disposable face masks such as the Dynapro ASTM Level 2 mask have been widely used for a long time for protecting health care workers from the possibility of infection by viral or bacterial agents. Their use has become even more widespread since the advent of dangerous and infectious viruses such as SARS, Ebola, HIV and,…
Whether you keep a thermometer at home to monitor the temperatures of family members, or use one at your place of business to check the temperatures of employees and visitors, its correct use is essential if it is to provide accurate measurements. In this post, we discuss how to measure temperature accurately with a thermometer….
Infrared Thermometers have acquired a new importance in the wake of the emergence of the highly infectious COVID-19 disease. Offices, schools, hospitals and even places like airports and train stations will need the ability to check visitors’ temperatures for signs of the fever that is one of the main signatures of this disease. In this…
KN95 or N95 respirators are primarily evaluated based on their filtration rates. However, this is by no means the only important metric governing their performance. For a KN95 respirator to be effective, it is essential that it forms a proper fit around the contours of your face. If air is leaking through the interface between…
Medical Exam Gloves have recently acquired increased importance as a result of the emergence of COVID-19 as a new and significant public health issue. However, they have long been a staple at medical offices and clinics. They play a vital role in insulating health care professionals from biohazards, both viral and bacterial. In addition, they…
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complication experienced by 9 out 10 diabetes patients. It is essentially a type of nerve damage caused by persistently high levels of blood sugar in the form of glucose. Diabetic neuropathy most often affects the nerves in the patient’s feet and legs. One of the most typical symptoms of…
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has made many individuals familiar with terms such as “surgical masks” and “N95 respirators”. This post seeks to answer a few of the most commonly asked questions concerning these items of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). These questions include what is an N95 respirator and what is the difference between…
