medical-supplies
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February 21, 2018
There are plenty of skin care products on the market today. Not all of them are right for your skin. In fact, some of them could worsen skin issues rather than help you avoid them. Before you assume the product you are using is the best, consider these reasons to only go for the highest quality creams and moisturizers for your skin.
Providing Nutrition for Your Skin
While it’s nice when a lotion or ointment has a pleasant scent, it pays to look closely at what type of nutrition the product provides. Even as you are careful to consume foods that provide your body with the vitamins and minerals needed to remain healthy, think about what
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November 09, 2017
Not all skin care products are the same quality. You can invest in products that make it easier to manage a skin condition or you can end up with something that makes a bad situation worse. When you attempt to use cheap skin care products as a way to save a little money, you could be heading for trouble. Here are some examples of what poor-quality products could do to your skin.
Inferior Ingredients
Many of the cheaply made products are formulated using ingredients that seem to be good for the skin. As you read the list of ingredients, they look quite a bit like the same ones used for more expensive ointments, creams, and lotions. What you don’t realize
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April 18, 2017
Best Abdominal Treatments to Have You Feeling Like Your Normal Self
Abdominal issues can be caused by gastrointestinal distress, pulled muscles, or various type of surgical procedures. Depending on what type of problem you are facing, feeling like yourself may be difficult. With the right type of treatment solution, it is possible to move through your recovery with less discomfort and begin to feel more like your normal self. Here are some examples of products that will make a difference.
Abdominal Binders
You’ll find that cheap abdominal binders are ideal when you’ve had some type of surgery involving that area of the body. The binders
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February 02, 2017
Skinned knees, cuts, headaches, and all sorts of things can happen at home. While some of those injuries or hurts will need medical attention, others can be managed at home. Even if there is the need to seek medical help, a well-stocked first aid kit will come in handy. Here are some of the more important medical supplies that need to be part of that kit.
Taking Care of Open Wounds
There are all sorts of ways to sustain cuts at home. Perhaps an over zealous pet with long nails left a deep scratch on an arm. Maybe a family member happened to trip and land on a glass tabletop. Whatever the reason, the fact is there is now an open wound that needs -
November 30, 2016
If you have leakage or problems getting a secure seal with your wafer, Flexifit by Salts Healthcare could be a solution. The unique five-sided Flexifit wafer is designed to bend and flex with movement and fit closely to your body's natural contours, helping reduce leaks and sore skin. With Flexifit you'll enjoy:
> Flexibility - fits closely to body contours and bends with movement, ensuring a secure seal at all times
> Stickier - the wafer sticks fast and stays put
> Softer - the convex insert (on convex
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November 02, 2016
Medical professionals know that they need the right supplies and equipment on hand at all times. One of the easiest ways to ensure that orders are placed in plenty of time to keep the inventory at adequate levels is to purchase medical products online. Here are four tips that will make it easier to find everything that’s needed and ensure it arrives before the current supply is depleted.
Always Check for Secure Shopping
One of the hazards of attempting to buy medical products online is making sure the ordering process is secure. There are plenty of sites out there that offer just about everything from tongue -
September 28, 2016
If you are an Ontario resident and an eligible beneficiary through ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program), we can now bill ODSP directly for your approved medical supplies. This means you will have no out-of-pocket expenses for your essential medical supplies!
It's easy to get set up for ODSP direct billing:
1. If you haven't already done so, go to your local ODSP office and get a form for the -
August 17, 2016
When shopping for medical supplies, it’s essential that the highest quality products be purchased. Not only will it save money in the long term; buying better quality products will help ensure that whoever is using them is kept as comfortable as possible as well. This is especially true when it comes to supplies such as indwelling catheters, pessaries and incontinence pads. Below are some examples of great brands to use when purchasing items like these.
1. Indwelling Catheters
Catheters are used to drain urine form the bladder when a patient is unable to urinate for any reason. This type of catheter is classified as one which is inserted into and allowed
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July 06, 2016
Nowadays, consumers are looking for shopping experiences that are as convenient as possible. As a result, many of them now shop online for as many items as possible – including a wide range of medical supplies. However, many people question whether it is safe or not to purchase medical products unseen from an online supplier. This can be a safe practice, provided that the points below are kept in mind at the time of making your purchases.
#1 – Site reputation is important
When considering purchasing medical products online, it is essential to take the site in question’s reputation into consideration.
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July 05, 2016
Personal care workers are people who are not appreciated nearly enough for the tasks they perform on a daily basis. When it comes to choosing the right diapers for adults, there are a few great brands that are preferred by most personal care workers and nurses because of the great features they offer.
#1 – Those that offer the best fit
Before even considering the various brands of diapers for adults, it is crucial to ensure that the ones being used are the best possible fit. What may fit one patient perfectly may not be a suitable fit on someone else, which means that it is a good idea to try a few different