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Express Medical Supply: Customer Appreciation Week!

Feb 5th 2015
Express Medical Supply is celebrating their customers with FREE GIFTS!  Every order placed between February 9th - 13th will receive a free gift!  The free gift is for any order no matter how small and because this is such a great offer, supplies may …

Nitrile, Latex, or Latex-Free Medical Gloves: Which Works for Me?

Nov 6th 2014
Nitrile, Latex, or Latex-Free Medical Gloves: Which Works for Me?There are many varieties of medical gloves.  How do you choose which type of gloves to use?  What should you look for in an exam glove?  What is a nitrile glove? How do you know if you …

Clorox Urine Remover: Real World Product Testing!

Sep 5th 2014
An online medical supply company may not be the first place you would look for cleaning supplies, but when we heard about the new Clorox Urine Remover spray, we had to get it and try it out. The product is specially designed to break down urine, not …

Stoma Skin Care: Damaged Skin is Not Your New Normal!

Aug 25th 2014
Red and irritated skin is not a normal part of having an ostomy. Ideally, your ostomy appliance should fit well and you should have healthy happy skin under and around your ostomy. If your skin is damaged, it is a great idea to contact a professional …

Ostomy Supply Accessories for Every Day

Jul 16th 2014
When you first have your ostomy surgery, you are given medical supplies and a lot of instructions on how to use them. The colostomy bags and flanges and wafers are obvious, you knew you would need those. However, there are a lot of ostomy accessories …

Product Testing: Coloplast Brava Lubricating Deodorant Drops

Jun 13th 2014
Coloplast Brava Lubricating Deodorant Drops Help Stop Pancaking:When you have an ostomy there are many challenges that you face on a daily basis. Luckily, there are a lot of products on the market to help combat some common problems had by people wit …

How Often Should an Ostomy Bag Be Changed?

Feb 20th 2014
Generally speaking, you will have 3 to 5 days of wear time between pouch changes. If you find yourself going through a lot of pouches and are experiencing frequent leakage, you should contact your ostomy nurse. They are your greatest resource for inf …

Urostomy and Staying Hydrated

Nov 14th 2013
When the air gets chilly, a pumpkin spice latte sounds better than grabbing another water bottle.  Crisp air, campfires, and sweaters make it easy to forget to drink enough water.  Everyone needs to drink water; most doctors recommend at least 8 glas …

What is an Unna Boot?

Sep 19th 2013
An Unna Boot may sound like the latest trend in fall footwear, but it's not. It's actually not even a boot at all! So, what is an Unna Boot?What Is It?The Unna Boot is a specialty compression gauze that is usually used on the lower leg. It typically …

Athletic Compression Socks: Boosting Runner's Performance and Recovery

Aug 9th 2013
Doctors have been using compression stockings to treat medical conditions ranging from ankle swelling and varicose veins to preventing life-threatening blood clots for years.  Recently, athletes and trainers have started using compression therapy to …