In a nutshell This study reported the extended follow-up outcomes on RestoreX effectiveness in men with Peyronie´s disease (PD). Researchers suggested that RestoreX improves the length, curve, and sexual function of these patients. Some background PD is caused by the formation of scar tissue inside the penis. This can result in a bent erect...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of plaque incision/excision and or grafting (PIG/PEG) with collagen TachoSil to treat erectile dysfunction in patients with Peyronie's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that PIG/PEG is a good and safe procedure to treat these patients. Some background PD consists of...
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In a nutshell This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of methylprednisolone (MP; Medrol) injections in treating the active phase of Peyronie’s disease (PD). The authors concluded that low dose MP for active phase PD is a promising and safe treatment option. Some background PD is...
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In a nutshell This trial was carried out to assess the effectiveness of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) for the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) who do not respond to vascular medications such as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is). The authors found that LI-ESWT may improve erectile function in these...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of different doses of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) penis injection in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) caused by blood vessel problems. Researchers suggested that PGE1 injections with increasing doses improved the rigidity and duration or erection in patients with different types of ED. Some...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the association between shift work sleep disorder and erectile dysfunction (ED) in shift workers. Researchers suggested that shift work might be a risk factor for ED. Some background ED affects 18 million men in the US. It consists of the inability to have and/or keep an erection long enough for sex. Shift work...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of low-intensity shockwave therapy (LIST) on patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). The main outcome will be the change in ED after 1 month of treatment. This study is being conducted in Virginia, US. The details ED (or impotence) affects 18 million men in the US. It consists of the inability...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of weight loss surgery on sexual functioning for men with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that fewer men experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) following surgery. Some background T2D is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not respond well to the hormone insulin and cannot create enough insulin to...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effects of a single injection of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH; Xiapex) in early-stage Peyronie's disease (PD). The results suggested that this treatment may improve the symptoms associated with the disease. Some background Peyronie's disease (PD) is a noncancerous condition...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of tadalafil (Cialis) in the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) and depression. Researchers suggested that this drug improves depression, urinary symptoms, and quality of life of patients with ED. Some background ED consists of the inability of keeping an erection firm...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness and safety of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PD5I) to treat men with erectile dysfunction. Researchers suggested that PD5I therapy improves the treatment outcomes of these patients. Some background Erectile dysfunction affects around 50% of men between 40 and 70 years. It...
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In a nutshell This study examined if pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) were useful to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) following surgical removal of the prostate. The results suggested that PFME may help patients with ED. Some background A side effect of prostate removal to treat prostate cancer is erectile dysfunction...
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