At the European Association of Urology annual congress, new findings from the POISE-3 trial showed that tranexamic acid (TXA) can significantly reduce major bleeding in patients undergoing urologic surgery. In a subgroup of over 1,100 patients, major bleeding occurred in 6.1% of those receiving TXA compared to 9.5% in the placebo group, representing a meaningful risk reduction. However, there were no significant differences in broader 30-day efficacy or safety outcomes, inclu

A recent safety incident in Florida highlights an important but often overlooked risk linked to mobility and continence care equipment—battery safety in electrically powered assistive devices. A man’s electric wheelchair, purchased second-hand from a thrift store, exploded after its battery overheated while being charged at home. According to local fire rescue officials, the user noticed a clicking sound coming from the wheelchair’s battery pack. Acting quickly, she moved the

Patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility often experience skin damage. Such lesions become particularly severe if the patient's skin is not only exposed to pressure but also in prolonged contact with fluid or a moist surface. Even the smallest skin damage of this kind is extremely uncomfortable, not to mention severe conditions that require immediate intervention, treatment, and care. Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) often affects patients with urinary incont