Convatec has been awarded two group purchasing agreements (GPOs) in the enterostomal therapy products category with Premier effective April 1.

N.J., is spearheading a congressional sign-on letter to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz to delay the competitive bidding program (CBP) for ostomy and urological supplies, AAHomecare reports.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) was driving Danielle Gulden to the bathroom up to 25 times a day. Medication after medication failed to control her bloody diarrhea, cramps, and other severe symptoms. And life ...

An ostomy is a surgery that creates a hole to allow stool (poop) or urine (pee) to leave your body through your belly. It’s a new exit route for waste if you can’t poop or pee the way you usually ...

During ostomy surgery, a surgeon creates an opening in the intestine, called a stoma, which is then fixed to the abdominal wall to allow waste to leave the body. This procedure may be necessary for ...

An ostomy bag is an umbrella term for the types of bags that collect waste from surgical openings in your intestines or bladder. A colostomy bag is a type of ostomy bag used to collect stool. Share on ...

In this piece, we will take a look at the 15 biggest ostomy companies and suppliers in the world. For more companies, head on over to 5 Biggest Ostomy Companies and Suppliers in the World. Advances in ...

AT THE age of 13, Jessica Grossman was given a life-changing ultimatum by her doctor. To have ostomy surgery, or die. Now, her decision to live has helped thousands. Jessica had spent the last five ...

An ostomy surgery can be a life-changing procedure for people with Crohn’s disease, helping improve symptoms and quality of ...

In general, digestive diseases are hidden in the bathroom. You don’t talk about anything that happens there unless it’s with your spouse or a close friend. Being ashamed and scared, you tend to pull ...

Growing up with ostomy bags in Baltimore, Maryland, fashion model Jearlean Taylor wasn't sure she would be able to pursue her dreams. Now, she's on a mission to inspire others to embrace what makes ...