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An overview of penile implants

An overview of penile implants

Posted by on Jan 26, 2016 in Erectile dysfunction | 0 comments

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

Shock wave therapy: predictors of success

Posted by on Jan 16, 2016 in Erectile dysfunction | 0 comments

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...

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Penile implants: What do men say?

Penile implants: What do men say?

Posted by on Dec 22, 2015 in Erectile dysfunction | 9 comments

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...

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Smoking and erectile dysfunction

Smoking and erectile dysfunction

Posted by on Dec 5, 2015 in Erectile dysfunction | 0 comments

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...

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Statins can improve sexual function

Statins can improve sexual function

Posted by on Nov 26, 2015 in Erectile dysfunction | 1 comment

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...

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Improving sexual function with heart

Posted by on Nov 23, 2015 in Erectile dysfunction | 0 comments

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...

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Prostaglandin E1 and sexual function

Prostaglandin E1 and sexual function

Posted by on Nov 22, 2015 in Erectile dysfunction | 1 comment

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...

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Hide and Go Seek…Continues: Prevalence

Hide and Go Seek…Continues: Prevalence

Posted by on May 13, 2013 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Blog, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus, Erectile dysfunction, Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hypertension, Infertility, Kidney stones, Leukemia, Lung cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Prostate cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stroke, Urinary incontinence, Urinary tract infection | 1 comment

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...

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Count to 10… then Hide: Incidence! Understanding Statistics

Count to 10… then Hide: Incidence! Understanding Statistics

Posted by on May 7, 2013 in Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Blog, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus, Erectile dysfunction, Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hypertension, Infertility, Kidney stones, Leukemia, Lung cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Prostate cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stroke, Urinary incontinence, Urinary tract infection | 6 comments

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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