Stanford Study: The Environmental Cost of Catheterization

Researchers at Stanford estimated how much waste is generated by single-use intermittent catheters.

Bladder Care Options for Neurogenic Bladder

At Aurie, we know how much of an impact having neurogenic bladder can have on your daily life, independence, and long-term health. Choosing the right way to manage your bladder helps protect the kidneys, reduce infections, support continence, and improve quality of life.

Rethinking Reuse: The Ongoing Conversation Around Intermittent Catheters

For people who rely on intermittent catheterization (IC), the decision between reusing catheters and using a new one each time isn’t just clinical, it’s personal, practical, and increasingly, environmental. While IC remains a cornerstone for managing neurogenic bladder, the debate around reuse versus single-use catheters has persisted for decades in the U.S.

Intermittent Catheterization Across the Ages

Bladder drainage isn’t a modern invention—it’s a story that stretches back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where hollow reeds, metal tubes, and even onion stalks were used to empty the bladder. Those early methods, while often painful and carried high risks of injury and infection, mark the beginning of an evolving journey toward safer, more empowering solutions.

Catheter 101: No-Touch Catheters & Closed Catheter Systems

An introduction to the Ferrari of intermittent catheters!

Methenamine for UTI Prevention

In this blogpost, we dig into the use of Methenamine as a potential alternative to antibiotics to manage recurring UTIs

Diet-based UTI Reduction

Can Cranberry Supplements Prevent UTIs?

Cranberry Supplements - do they help prevent UTIs?