A urinary tract infection (UTI) in children is a fairly common condition. Bacteria that enter the urethra are usually flushed out through urination. However, when bacteria aren’t expelled out of the ...

Q: We have a problem with urinary drainage bags touching the floor when the resident is in bed, especially if they have a low bed. Do you have any suggestions for us? A: This is one area the surveyors ...

A urinary catheter is a hollow, partially flexible tube that collects urine from the bladder and leads to a drainage bag. They come in many sizes and types. Catheters may be necessary in cases when ...

Urine is liquid waste product of the body. It is produced by the kidneys by a complex and ingenious process of filtration of water from blood along with a concentration of waste products. These wastes ...

Editor’s Note: Dr. Jennifer Shu, CNNHealth’s Living Well expert doctor, is a practicing pediatrician and mother of two. A new study published in this week’s journal Pediatrics suggests that a ...