The benefits of using a combination of both low and high-volume rectal irrigation 

The products within the Qufora IrriSedo range offer patients’ flexibility to meet their individual needs. Some conditions, such as slow transit constipation, will respond best to high volume irrigation. However, in some circumstances, it might be beneficial for your patient to also have access to a low volume irrigation system such as Qufora IrriSedo MiniGo …

World Continence Week 2023: Commitment to Collaboration within Continence Care

“True collaboration means being open to suggestions, critiques and ideas from all team members, even when it means changing course.”*  World Continence Week is an important annual event that aims to raise awareness about bladder and bowel control problems and provide support to those affected by continence issues. As part of this global initiative, we …

International Nurses Day 2023 –  Our Nurses. Our Future.  

International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on the 12th of May (on nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale’s birthday) to honour the contributions of nurses around the world.   The theme for this year is ‘Our Nurses. Our Future.’ At the forefront of evolving technologies and innovation, nurses play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare.  …

This is Serious Sh1t – Spinal Injuries Association’s newest campaign

By MacGregor Healthcare  In a recent survey by the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), 72% of respondents with spinal cord injury (SCI) faced challenges with bowel management.* Poor bowel care for these patients can impact their mental health and quality of life.   To address this issue, SIA launched its new major campaign, ‘This is #SeriousSh1t’, supported …

Causes and management of LARS – the latest evidence explored

Rosen, H. et al (2023): Management of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) following resection for rectal cancer. Cancers 2023, 15, 778. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers150307781 Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is common. 60-80% of patients who undergo rectal resection (mostly for rectal cancer) experience symptoms which can have a significant impact on quality of life. This literature review explores the latest evidence …