News tips for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003
...function, heart attack and age: a closer look. Is erectile dysfunction (ED) a marker for coronary heart disease (CHD)? Mayo Clinic researchers studied 1,844 men ages 4079 in 1990 who answered questionnaires assessing urological function at baseline and every two years thereafter. Investigators found that m...New drug to treat enlarged prostate developed at UCL
...at this type of compound can also be used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). The future for this line of research is therefore promising since men with an enlarged prostate often suffer from impotence. " Malcolm Grant, UCL Provost, said: "The conversion of scientific results into new medicines is one...Study finds no causal link between testosterone replacement, prostate cancer or cardiac disease
...s include diminished libido and sense of vitality, erectile dysfunction, reduced muscle mass and bone density, depression, and anemia. The causes of hypogonadism may be classified as primary, meaning inadequate function of the testes; secondary, inadequate pituitary stimulation of the testes; or a combination...Drug for erectile dysfunction appears safe for some men with congestive heart failure
...le to safely take sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), if they are not taking nitrates ...king sildenafil. In addition, sildenafil improved erectile dysfunction and also appeared to reduce depression. "The major finding of this study is that sildena...Erectile dysfunction has devastating effect on morale
... needed to explore the feelings of men affected by erectile dysfunction and their perception of treatment. Hea...fessionals should be aware of the extreme distress erectile dysfunction can cause, they conclude....UCLA research explores biology of fear
...renaline. Yohimbine is most commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction. It can cause anxiety in susceptible persons, and should never be used without a doctor's recommendation and supervision. These new findings come on the heels of evidence published by the same UCLA research team last fall (Journal of Exp...ISSIR launches The Journal of Sexual Medicine with Blackwell
... towards basic science of erection, defects in the erectile mechanism, and the clinical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction. The orientation is now towards the whole field of human sexuality. More information on...Testosterone gel (AndroGel(R)) study first to show long-term benefits and safety
...w testosterone include diminished interest in sex, erectile dysfunction (ED), reduced lean body mass, decreased bone mineral density, depressed mood and fatigue. Researchers studied 163 hypogonadal men (mean age = 51) who received continuous replacement with testosterone gel for up to 42 months: 70 percent of...Who wants to talk about premature ejaculation?
...jaculating earlier than desired. More common than erectile dysfunction, this condition can affect men at any ...asses less acknowledged medical conditions, beyond erectile dysfunction." The McCullough study analyzed data collected from an on-line survey of 1,158 men ...Patients receiving radioactive seed implant therapy have improved quality of life post-treatment
...otency was preserved in 46% of those with moderate erectile dysfunction pre-implant compared to 70% for those with normal pre-implant function and less than 1% percent complained of bleeding beyond 4 years. The research team concluded brachytherapy treatment preserves urinary, sexual and rectal quality of l...Botox helps ease symptoms of enlarged prostate according to Univ. of Pittsburgh study
...ss urinary incontinence, retrograde ejaculation or erectile dysfunction. BPH is one of the most common diseases affecting men. More than half of all men over the age of 60, and 80 percent by age 80, will have enlarged prostates. Forty to 50 percent will develop symptoms of BPH, which include more frequent uri...Combination of erection pill and testosterone gel may benefit men who fail treatment with pill alone
NEW YORK (Aug. 4, 2004) For men with erectile dysfunction and low testosterone who do not respon...ntal use of AndroGel** (testosterone gel) improves erectile function and overall sexual satisfaction, according to a NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Univ...Younger men lead surge in Viagra use, study reveals
... study. "In addition, marketing approval of other erectile dysfunction drugs, such as Levitra(R) and Cialis(R... utilization of such drugs." The coverage of erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs by prescription benefit plans varies widely, with some plans having no restri...Overweight men spend more on prescription drugs than normal-weight men
...lence of low back pain/degenerative joint disease, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux, depression and gout increased as BMI increased. "Previous studies looking at the cost of obesity might be underestimating the toll," Allison said. "The men in this study were in a health program tha...Testosterone deficiency found in one-third of diabetic men
... research group, found that diabetic subjects with erectile dysfunction and low testosterone levels often have...ight, weight and diabetic complications, including erectile dysfunction, neuropathy, retinopathy and coronary artery disease, were recorded. Resu...Using celebrities to market drugs and diseases: whats the problem?
...e . Pfizer hired Bob Dole to promote awareness of erectile dysfunction just as Viagra was hitting the market, Wyeth hired supermodel Lauren Hutton to promote hormone replacement therapy and menopause, and GSK contracted football star Ricky Williams to sell social anxiety disorder, helping to make Paxil--brie...Researchers debate recreational use of PDE-5 inhibitors
...ine will actively debate the use of oral pills for erectile dysfunction (ED) at the 7th Congress of the Europe... scene, targeted at millions of men suffering from erectile dysfunction. Urologists estimate that as many as 152 million men fall into this group, over half of...More precise radiation therapy lets prostate cancer patients avoid erectile dysfunction
... techniques to help men with prostate cancer avoid erectile dysfunction after radiation treatment. By using MR...ogists can identify the blood vessels that control erectile function and plan treatment to target the prostate more precisely, sparing those nearby vessels. Res...Sildenafil effectively treats enlarged hearts, mouse study shows
... sildenafil citrate (Viagra), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in millions of men, effectively treats enlarged hearts in mice, stopping further muscle growth from occurring and reversing existing growth, including the cellular and functional damage it created. "A larger-than-normal heart is a......or ED, the better the outcome for maintaining good erectile function and good cardiovascular health." Research suggests that medical evaluation for ED in patients needs to be integrated into an evaluation for cardiovascular risk as well. The study stresses that early recognition of ED, "particularly in high-...