In a nutshell This review outlined recent advances in penile implants. The authors concluded that penile implants are a safe and effective treatment option for men with erectile dysfunction. Some background Penile implants have developed remarkably over the years. Advances in design have led to devices being more durable, safer and more...
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Shock wave therapy: predictors of success
In a nutshell This study examined low-intensity shockwave treatment (LIST) outcomes. Researchers concluded that LIST is a safe and effective treatment option for erectile dysfunction. Some background Drug therapy with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i), such as Viagra, is a well-recognized treatment for erectile dysfunction and believed to...
Read MoreCan shockwave treatment improve erectile function?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the use of low-intensity shockwave treatment (LIST) for erectile dysfunction. Researchers concluded that LIST is effective at improving erectile function, even in severe cases. Some background The development of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i), such as Viagra, have revolutionized the treatment of...
Read MorePenile implants: What do men say?
In a nutshell This study investigated sexual satisfaction among penile prosthesis users. Researchers concluded that the level of satisfaction with implanted penile devices is very high, with a positive impact on sexual, psychological and relational function. Some background Penile implants have developed remarkably over the past decade. Multiple...
Read MoreSmoking and erectile dysfunction
In a nutshell This study evaluated the link between smoking habits and erectile function. Some background Multiple studies have shown that smoking is associated with the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). However, the association between the amount and duration of smoking, and erectile function, remains unclear. Methods & findings Ten...
Read MoreStatins can improve sexual function
In a nutshell This study reviewed the effects of statin therapy on erectile function. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is especially common among men with risk factors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. Cholesterol lowering drugs called statins are often used to treat such risk factors. Improvement of pre-existing...
Read MorePsychological interventions improve erectile function
In a nutshell This review analyzed the effectiveness of psychological interventions for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Some background Normal sexual function is a complex process, and relies on psychological, hormonal, vascular (blood vessel) and neurological factors. Recent data has shown that psychological factors contribute to a...
Read MoreImproving sexual function with heart
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effect of lowering heart disease risk on erectile function. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessel diseases) share many risk factors. Common risk factors include obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and high cholesterol levels. Heart disease is...
Read MoreA review of oral phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
In a nutshell This review evaluated the use of oral phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors for men with erectile dysfunction. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common medical problems among men. ED may have a dramatic impact on the quality of life of men and their partners. PDE-5 inhibitors are the first-choice...
Read MoreProstaglandin E1 and sexual function
In a nutshell This review analyzed the effectiveness and safety of prostaglandin E1 in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common medical problems among men. ED may have a dramatic impact on the quality of life of men and their partners. Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) is a naturally...
Read MoreHide and Go Seek…Continues: Prevalence
Deep Breathing Time Again… We’re about to seek the answer to another of the numbers that health and medical professionals use daily from statistics. Are you ready? Here it goes… What does Prevalence Rate in Statistics Mean? The prevalence rate is the total number of cases of a disease in a specific population divided by the total number of people...
Read MoreCount to 10… then Hide: Incidence! Understanding Statistics
Ready to play Hide and Seek? Or are you just ready to hide? Most people feel like hiding when faced with the numbers that health and medical professionals use daily, statistics. So we’re going to start slowly and cover different mathematical concepts you might have heard. This will be a series of posts so if there are any math concepts that you...
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