Ostomy Association of the Houston Area
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Articles
1. Important Points For the Ostomy Patient By Danny Babin of CVS Pharmacy Effects of drugs on ostomates; discoloration of feces/urine by different drugs.
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2. Thomas Mathew M.S., P.T. - Northeast Rehabilitation Center - Exercise and the ostomate. Exercises that can be done prior to and post-operative. All exercises depicted must be cleared with your surgeon.
3. Don't Sweat It! - By Christine Newberry, RN, WOCN - This article deals with moisture and pouch adhesion.
4. Nutrition and the Ostomate - by Marty Laubhan, R.D - Practical advice on nutritional needs.
5. Sleep Medicine, Narcolepsy and Sleep Apnea by Robert Fayle, MD - Description of common sleep disorders, symptoms, some treatments.
6. The ABC's of Ostomy Care - a Convatec article with helpful suggestions. Learn your alphabet!
7. Miscellaneous Short Articles - Yogurt Tablets, Factors in Ostomy Function, Support Groups, Ileostomy Blockage, Colostomy Hints, Aging.
8. Supplies covered under Medicare Part B.
9. Coping with Health Changes (Loss, Grief & Stress) Beryl Kaminsky, LPC, CT. June 2008 Presentation
10. Appeals: Effectively Challenging Your Health Plan When Services Are Denied as presented by Pat Carroll.
12. Travel Card for use with TSA and airline personnel 13. Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Potassium - UOAA UPDATE 10/08