In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of intralesional verapamil (Calan; ILV) and collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (Xiaflex; CCH) injections in men with Peyronie’s disease (PD). The data showed that CCH therapy was more effective than ILV, with a higher high level of patient satisfaction rate in the short term...
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Evaluating the effectiveness of combining low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy with vacuum erectile device for the treatment of patients with diabetes and erectile dysfunction.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of combining low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) with a vacuum erectile device (VED) for the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and erectile dysfunction (ED) who were unresponsive to phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors. The data showed that Li-ESWT combined with...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for patients with diabetes and erectile dysfunction.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) for patients with diabetes and erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that Li-ESWT was safe and effective in improving the symptoms of ED in these patients. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) consists of the inability...
Read MoreComparing the effectiveness and safety of avanafil and sildenafil for the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction.
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of avanafil (Stendra) with sildenafil (Viagra) for the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that avanafil had higher effectiveness compared to sildenafil in improving the symptoms of ED after 12 weeks. Some background Erectile dysfunction...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome and erectile dysfunction.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LSWT) for patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) and erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that LSWT was safe and effective in improving the symptoms of these patients. Some background CPPS is lower abdominal pain usually...
Read MoreInvestigating the effectiveness and safety of combining low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy with tadalafil and L-arginine for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of combining low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) with tadalafil (Cialis) and L-arginine for the treatment of patients with mild and moderate erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that daily therapy with tadalafil and L-arginine increased the...
Read MoreComparing the effects of oral hyaluronic acid combined with injections against injections alone for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease.
In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effects of oral hyaluronic acid (HA) and injections of HA into the scar tissues plaque, against the effects of injections alone in Peyronie's disease (PD). The results suggest that the combination treatment was more effective than injections alone. Some background PD is a noncancerous condition...
Read MoreRestoreX improves erectile function outcomes after prostate surgery
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of RestoreX penile traction device in the treatment of penile complications after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that RestoreX improves penis length and sexual function after prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery can impact male sexual function. The effects can go from...
Read MorePhosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery: A review
In a nutshell This study reviewed the best phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) after prostate surgery. Researchers suggested that avanafil (Spedra) might be the best PDE5i drug for these patients. Some background Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the elderly population. ED...
Read MoreCombined therapies for erectile dysfunction: A review
In a nutshell This review compared the outcomes of different combined therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that a combination of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE5i) and antioxidants is safe and associated with improved outcomes in these patients. Some background ED consists of the inability of getting and...
Read MoreDoes surgery with animal grafts improves the outcomes of men with Peyronie’s disease?
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of two different types of xenografts (transplant of a tissue or organ derived from an animal) in the treatment of Peyronie’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that xenografts might be a good and safe treatment option for these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which scar...
Read MoreCollagenase Clostridium histolyticum improves the outcomes of patients with acute phase Peyronie’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) in the treatment of acute phase Peyronie’s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that CCH therapy improves the outcomes of these patients. Some background PD consists of the formation of scar tissue inside the penis. It affects...
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