Browsed by
Author: Jim Sykes

Healthy Bladder Tips 101 – Urologicals

Healthy Bladder Tips 101 – Urologicals

As we age, it becomes more and more difficult to maintain a healthy bladder and keep the more personal aspects of our health in check. Maintaining a healthy bladder system is easier said than done. Infections, complications, and genetic conditions tend to become apparent as we get older. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help fight these natural signs of aging and maintain a healthy bladder to allow you to continue living an independent and pain…

Read More Read More

5 Necessary Supplies For Assisted Living Centers

5 Necessary Supplies For Assisted Living Centers

If you work in assisted living, you know just how important having the right tools can be. Giving your seniors the independence they crave while  also ensuring they are as safe and comfortable as possible is critical. Their happiness and safety are your top priority! In this article, we will share 5 innovative items that will become new necessary supplies for your assistant living center.  Medical-Grade Grab Bars  Staying steady in old age can be a challenge, but it doesn’t…

Read More Read More

Nebulizer Accessories and PPE: Finding What Works

Nebulizer Accessories and PPE: Finding What Works

If you are somebody who suffers from respiratory challenges, you know that the past two years have been nothing but a nightmare. With the looming threat of COVID, individuals who suffer with pre-existing respiratory conditions are at higher risk for complications. So, it has never been more important to invest in high-quality PPE and nebulizer accessories to help keep your body healthy. In this article, we will explore some of the best nebulizer accessories and PPE that you can purchase…

Read More Read More

Wound Care Tips You Should Know

Wound Care Tips You Should Know

While wound care may seem like a simple medical practice you can do at home, it is not always easy to properly treat and care for ruptures of the skin. If not treated properly, wounds can turn into much larger issues, such as infection, scarring, or other complications. In this article, we will share tips on how to properly care for wounds to promote healthy, fast healing.  Wounds You Should Treat at Home  The first thing you should do when…

Read More Read More

Skin Care Medical Items To Help You Survive the Winter

Skin Care Medical Items To Help You Survive the Winter

Winter is here, and with the cold temperatures comes dry skin. It is important to care for your skin year-round, but especially crucial for those in colder climates during the winter months. Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so keeping it healthy and taken care of is key! In this article, we will outline skincare items to help you survive the long and cold winter months this year.  Secura Skin Protector First up is the Secura Skin…

Read More Read More

Understanding the Delta Variant of COVID-19

Understanding the Delta Variant of COVID-19

For many across the world, the most frustrating part of the COVID-19 pandemic is its seemingly endless nature. After waiting a year of mask wearing and isolation, effective vaccines were released and began to be distributed throughout the population. But just as restrictions began to ease, whispers started to go around about the Delta variant of COVID-19. Now, many of those restrictions are going back up and people are being asked to use social distancing for a little longer until…

Read More Read More

6 Treatments For Sleep Apnea

6 Treatments For Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. In fact, it’s thought to affect up to 7% of men and 5% of women in the United States. When you have sleep apnea, your breathing stops and starts again many times throughout the night. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to potentially serious problems, including high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Luckily, there are several treatments that can control sleep apnea, protect your health, and improve difficult symptoms, like daytime sleepiness. …

Read More Read More

Disinfecting Your Home During a Pandemic

Disinfecting Your Home During a Pandemic

This past year, we’ve all recognized the importance of proper handwashing and social distancing to help combat COVID-19. With the new year approaching, many of us are already planning resolutions to organize or redecorate our living spaces. This is a particularly ideal time to thoroughly deep clean and disinfect your home. Follow these tips for cleaning your home as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021:  Choose the Right Cleaning Routine — and Cleaner The Centers for Disease…

Read More Read More

Everything You Need To Know About MAP Prices

Everything You Need To Know About MAP Prices

Whether you order supplies for a hospital or you need to care for yourself or a loved one, there’s no question that medical supplies can come at a steep cost. A big part of this is because of Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP), which mandates the minimum price at which a reseller can offer products. As there is no cap on maximum pricing, the cost of medical supplies can seem sky high. That’s why at ATC Medical, we aim to offer…

Read More Read More

4 Misconceptions About Catheters

4 Misconceptions About Catheters

It can be a daunting day for any patient when they learn that they’ll have to start living with a catheter, whether for a time of recovery or permanently. The very concept can make anyone wince with sympathy pain. But catheters are perhaps not as scary as we’ve built them up to be in our minds. There are a number of misconceptions going around about catheters that can make the news that you need one more stressful. In today’s blog,…

Read More Read More