In a nutshell This study investigated if the triglyceride-glucose index (TGI) is associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers suggested that TGI is a useful factor in the diagnosis and follow-up of ED. Some background ED consists of the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Some of the risk factors for this...
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Intracavernosal injection of prostaglandin E1 in erectile dysfunction – does the dose matter?
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 impact of metabolic syndrome on treatment outcome with abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) for hormone-resistant prostate cancer. Researchers concluded that metabolic syndrome has an adverse outcome on disease progression in advanced prostate cancer. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment used in...
Read MoreMetabolic disorders and prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study investigated the impact of metabolic disorders on long-term survival after prostate cancer diagnosis. Researchers concluded that men with metabolic disorders are at increased risk of mortality from all causes. Some background Advances in treatment and early detection of prostate cancer have increased survival and led...
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