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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Dec 18, 2020

Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: what is the effect on reducing blood pressure?

This study investigated renin inhibitors (RI) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) in hypertension. They found that RI may reduce blood pressure (BP) more than ACEI, but mortality and heart attack risk was similar for both drug types.

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Advances in therapy | Added Dec 06, 2020

Can allisartan isoproxil improve blood vessel function in patients with high blood pressure?

This study looked at the effects of allisartan isoproxil (Xin Li Tan) on blood vessel function in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure). They found that this medication improves blood vessel function in these patients.

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention: the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension | Added Nov 29, 2020

Comparison of benidipine and amlodipine in the management of patients with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease

This study compared two treatments for lowering blood pressure (BP) in patients with high BP and chronic kidney disease (CKD). They found that there was no difference in the BP-lowering effect between the two drugs.

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benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European urology focus | Added Nov 17, 2020

Is mirabegron effective as an add-on to tamsulosin treatment for overactive bladder in men with lower urinary tract symptoms?

This paper investigated the effectiveness and safety of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) as an add-on treatment to tamsulosin (Flomax) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This study found that mirabegron appeared to be effective for the treatment of OAB symptoms in those treated with tamsulosin for LUTS.

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erectile dysfunction | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Urology | Added Nov 17, 2020

Intracavernosal injection of prostaglandin E1 in erectile dysfunction - does the dose matter?

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.

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hypertension | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added Nov 17, 2020

Can spironolactone lower blood pressure when all other drugs have failed?

This study looked at how effectively spironolactone (Aldactone) lowers blood pressure (BP) in patients with resistant hypertension (RH). They found that spironolactone significantly lowers BP in some patients after three months.

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benign prostatic hyperplasia | Research | 10 pages | source: World Journal of Urology | Added Oct 30, 2020

Evaluating the quality of life with medical treatment in patients with benign prostatic enlargement.

This study was carried out to look at the effect that drug treatments have on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The authors found that in patients with LUTS/BPE, surgery should be carried out earlier in patients who do not respond to medical therapy. 

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hypertension | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Journal of the American Heart Association | Added Oct 20, 2020

Which lifestyle change can help lower blood pressure most effectively?

This study investigated the effect of different kinds of lifestyle changes in patients with high blood pressure (BP) in the beginning stages (prehypertension) and full-blown hypertension.

They found that a life-long change in eating called Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has the most positive impact on a BP reduction.

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hypertension | Research | 10 pages | source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Added Oct 18, 2020

Can vitamin D supplements help to lower blood pressure?

This study looked at blood pressure (BP) in patients taking high or low doses of vitamin D supplements. They found that vitamin D reduces BP in both doses and a high dose of vitamin D was more effective in reducing variations in BP.

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erectile dysfunction | Research | 10 pages | source: The journal of sexual medicine | Added Sep 27, 2020

Do shift workers have an increased risk of developing erectile dysfunction?

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.

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