All removers are not created equal - alcohol/solvent, oil, water or silicone based. Find out which products remove adhesive best and which ones can actually damage your skin in "Evaluating Adhesive Removers" written by editor Ian Settlemire in The Phoenix magazine, the official publication of the UOAA.
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Get answers about the anatomy, symptoms and methods of repair for hernias with an ostomy. Read colorectal surgeon Dr. David E. Beck's article Hernias in the March issue of The Phoenix magazine.
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Nurse Anita Prinz, RN, MSN, CWOCN explains how to classify, treat and prevent common peristomal skin problems in the March 2012 issue of The Phoenix Magazine. Get answers about the common causes, how to treat skin rashes, lesions, etc. and the best methods of prevention.
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Get specific details on all the one-piece pouches available in the U.S. in One-Piece Pouching Systems in the March issue of The Phoenix magazine. Find the right pouch for you by comparing the features, materials, sizes, etc. of all the major brands including Coloplast, ConvaTec, Cymed, Genairex, Hollister, Marlen, Nu-Hope and Schena Ostomy in a comprehensive article and thorough, two-page table.
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Board certified colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Susan Cera explains how different forms of medication, such as "time release" tablets are absorbed by those with an ostomy. Click Here to learn the best method for absorbing medications with an ostomy at The Phoenix magazine website.
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Author and ileostomate Cliff Kalibjian does an in-depth field test and review of five products: Celebration Ostomy Support Belt, Options Ostomy Boxer Brief, Ostomy Secrets Classic Wrap, Phoenix Ostomy Support System and the Stealth Belt Pro. Find out what works best to hide your pouch in the March 2012 issue of The Phoenix magazine.Order your issue today at www.phoenixuoaa.org today or call 800-750-9311.
Find answers for successful and secure living with an ostomy in the latest issue of America's leading ostomy publication. Articles include Finding the Right Skin Barrier, Hernias, Peristomal Skin Lesions, One-Piece Pouch Roundup, Evaluating Adhesive Removers and much more.
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Dr. Janice Rafferty addresses the issue of elevated liver enzymes with an ileostomy for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Are your levels too high? Find out what Dr. Rafferty advises at The Phoenix magazine website.
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