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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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In a nutshell This study looked at the link between a medication for erectile dysfunction (known as PDE5i) and the early screening of cardiovascular disease (CVD – heart and blood vessel disease). The study concluded that PDE5i use can help with the early detection for CVD. Some background Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5is),...
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In a nutshell This paper examined the use of collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH [Xiaflex]) in men with Peyronie’s disease (PD). The study found that safety of CCH treatment was not affected by severity of PD. Some background PD is an abnormal curve in the penis caused by a build-up of scar tissue. It is usually graded by the angle of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The aim of the trial is to examine the effect of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) treatment on symptoms of overactive bladder and erectile dysfunction (ED – difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection). The main outcome to be measured is a change in erectile function over time. This trial is being conducted in Baltimore,...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how penile rehabilitation therapy improved erectile dysfunction (ED – difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection) after radical prostatectomy (RP – complete removal of the prostate). The study found that different penile rehabilitation therapies improved ED after RP. Some background Removal of...
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In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of sildenafil (Viagra) taken as a film-coated tablet (FCT – swallowed) and oro-dispersible film (ODF – dissolved in the mouth). The study found that FCT and ODF had the same effectiveness but that patients preferred ODF. Some background Sildenafil is a commonly used drug to...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCh, Xiaflex) in treating Peyronie’s Disease (PD). The study found that injection of CCh improved symptoms of PD. Some background Peyronie’s disease is a condition where scar tissue forms in the penis. This may cause an...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the research on testosterone to treat erectile function (ED – inability to achieve and maintain an erect penis) and libido (sex drive) in hypogonadal (small testicles) men. This review found that research supports testosterone therapy to improve ED and low libido in men. Some background Erectile dysfunction...
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