In a nutshell This study looked at taking medication for erectile dysfunction and an increase in indicators of prostate cancer. It concluded that these drugs were not associated with an increase in the cancer indicators. Some background Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of the cells which make up the prostate gland....
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Are erectile dysfunction patients happy with penile implants?
In a nutshell This study looked at whether men who had erectile dysfunction were satisfied with their penile implants. It concluded that the implants were functional and patients were satisfied with them. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you cannot get or keep an erection firm enough to have sex. ED can occur from a...
Read MoreAre stem cells safe and effective in treating erectile dysfunction caused by prostate removal surgery?
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of using stem cells in patients who have erectile dysfunction. In this study, the erectile dysfunction is caused by the removal of their prostate. It concluded that the stem cells were safe and effective at 1 year after surgery. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is...
Read MoreIs Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum an effective treatment for Peyronie’s disease?
In a nutshell This study looked at how effective Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (Xiaflex) (CCH) is in the treatment of Peyronie's disease (PD). It compared this treatment to surgical options. It concluded that surgery improved penile curvature more than CCH, but that CCH is effective, safe and a good alternative to surgery...
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Prior to the 20th century, most people lived about 47 years in the developed world because of infectious diseases. In 1940, the first use of penicillin to treat infectious diseases occurred and penicillin became available in 1945 to the general public. Science and research conducted throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, created more antibiotics so that life...
Read MoreThe relationship between Erectile Dysfunction and Depression.
In a nutshell This study looked at a potential link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and depression. It concluded patients with ED were more likely to have depression and patients with depression should be tested for ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you cannot achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to have...
Read MorePredicting success for Collagenase clostridium histolyticum treatment in Peyronie’s disease
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of injection of Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (Xiaflex) (CCh) to treat Peyronie's disease. This study concluded CCh was effective after injection, in the treatment of patients with more severe Peyronie's disease. Some background Peyronie’s disease is a...
Read MoreHow long does shockwave therapy treat erectile dysfunction?
In a nutshell This study aimed to assess how long low-intensity shockwave therapy (LIST) was effective in treating erectile dysfunction. The study found that LIST was only effective in half of the treated patients after 2 years. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED – difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection) is a common problem among...
Read MoreIs conservative management useful in Peyronie’s disease?
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of conservatively managing patients with Peyronie’s Disease (PD). The study found that men with conservatively managed PD had worse outcomes after several years of follow-up. Some background Peyronie’s disease is an abnormal curve in the penis. This may be caused by a build-up...
Read More5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Adrenal Glands
The adrenal glands-which are also called suprarenal glands-are part of the endocrine system and are found on the top of each kidney. How the endocrine system hormones work Hormones secreted from glands of the endocrine system travel in the bloodstream to target cells. Target cells have receptors that are specific to each hormone. The hormones and receptors...
Read MoreCan bacteria and suction therapy help with Peyronie’s Disease?
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) and vacuum therapy (VT) to treat Peyronie’s Disease (PD). The study found that CCH and VT could be a safe and effective treatment for PD. Some background Peyronie’s Disease is an abnormal curvature (bend) of the penis caused by...
Read MoreCan shockwave therapy help with poor erections?
In a nutshell The study was a meta-analysis (a review of all available research) on the effectiveness of shockwave therapy (SWT) for erectile dysfunction (ED – difficulty maintaining and achieving an erection). The studies suggested that SWT may be an effective way to treat ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction is a common problem among men...
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