Archives: 2010 February
Penile Prostaglandin Patch
February 27th, 2010, No Comments
Are topical treatments, such as transdermal patches, for erectile dysfunction or impotence effective?
The Indications for Penile Implants
February 24th, 2010, No Comments
Have phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors changed the indications for penile implants?
A penile implant may be indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy. The satisfaction rate was greater with malleable than with inflatable devices.
BJU Int. 2009 Feb 11.
Is Hyperlipidemia or Its Treatment Associated with Erectile Dysfunction?
February 21st, 2010, No Comments
Is Hyperlipidemia or Its Treatment Associated with Erectile Dysfunction?: Results from the Boston Area Community Health (BACH) Survey.
Men less than 55 years of age, with diabetes or cardiovascular disease were more likely to have erectile dysfunction with hyperlipidemia drug treatment.
J Sex Med. 2009 Feb 6.
Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular risk factors
February 18th, 2010, No Comments
Erectile dysfunction and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors and disease.
“Men presenting with erectile dysfunction should be evaluated for cardiovascular system risk factors, as there is mounting evidence that erectile dysfunction is a sentinel event for coronary artery disease.”
Saudi Med J. 2009 Feb;30(2):184-90.
Viagra in post-traumatic stress disorder
February 15th, 2010, No Comments
Safety and efficacy of sildenafil citrate in treating erectile dysfunction in patients with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder: a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled study.
Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) was not better than placebo for treating erectile dysfunction in patients with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder.
BJU Int. 2009 Apr 15.
The three PDE-5 inhibitors
February 12th, 2010, No Comments
PDE5 inhibitors: are there differences?Can J Urol. 2006 Feb;13 Suppl 1:34-9.
“With the lack of data and well done clinical trials, it is difficult for the clinician to differentiate amongst the three agents and to select a PDE5 inhibitor for a specific ED patient or a specific agent to switch to if an initial PDE5 agent [...]
Vacuum Erection Devices
February 9th, 2010, No Comments
The role of vacuum erection devices in penile rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy.
Artificial erections using vacuum erection devices shortly after surgery could play a role in penile rehabilitation to preserve erectile function.
Int J Impot Res. 2009 Feb 19.
Death and Impotence
February 6th, 2010, No Comments
Is erectile dysfunction associated with increased mortality?
Diagnosis and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
February 3rd, 2010, No Comments
What are the adverse effects (side effects) of the treatments for male erectile dysfunction? Which treatments are effective?
