In a nutshell This study looked at the different injection and mechanical therapies available to treat Peyronie's Disease (PD). It concluded that injection treatments were better than mechanical therapies for PD. Some background Peyronie’s disease (PD) is an abnormal curvature of the penis when it is erect. The curvature is caused...
Read MoreErectile dysfunction Posts on Medivizor
Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis
In a nutshell This study lays out the process for diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction (ED). Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you cannot get or keep an erection firm enough to have intercourse. ED can occur from a physical cause such as disease, injury or side effects of drugs. Emotional issues,...
Read MoreErectile dysfunction and shockwave therapy
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED). It concluded that shockwave therapy was an effective treatment for ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you cannot get or keep an erection firm enough to have intercourse. ED can occur from a physical...
Read MoreIs collagenase clostridium hystoliticum enough to treat Peyronie’s disease?
In a nutshell This study looked at using sildenafil (Viagra) and collagenase clostridium hystoliticum (CCH) or using CCH alone to treat Peyronie's disease. It concluded that sildenafil and CCH together could improve Peyronie's disease symptoms more than CCH alone. Some background Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a curvature of the...
Read MoreCan some drugs contribute to return of prostate cancer?
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....
Read MoreAre 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...
Read MoreClinical Trials Today
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 More
