Results of the First Human Trial for Gene Transfer Therapy for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Tuesday, 17 October 2006 ATLANTA, GA (UroToday.com) - AUA 2006 - Abstract 686: Gene therapy for erectile dysfunction, the gene transfer of relevant molecules involved in the regulation of penile erection, has emerged from just an imaginable possibility to an exciting reality.
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European Urology - Erectile Dysfunction and Vascular Risk: Let's Get It Right
Monday, 02 October 2006 Volume 50, Issue 4, Pages 660-661 (October 2006) The current consensus is that erectile dysfunction (ED) and vascular disease often coexist and that endothelial dysfunction is the common denominator [1].
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European Urology - Sexual Function Before and After Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review of Prognostic Indicators for a Successful Outcome
Monday, 02 October 2006 Volume 50, Issue 4, Pages 711-720 (October 2006) Abstract - Objectives: Erectile dysfunction is common after surgery for prostate cancer. Potency rates after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) vary widely among different studies.
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European Urology - The Metabolic Syndrome and Erectile Dysfunction: Multiple Vascular Risk Factors and Hypogonadism
Tuesday, 26 September 2006 Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 426-427 (September 2006) In this issue Corona and colleagues conclude that erectile dysfunction (ED) is more severe in patients with the metabolic syndrome and associated with an increased incidence of hypogonadism [1]. The findings have important lifestyle, prevention, and therapeutic implications.
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European Urology - Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS) Needs to be Named Appropriately – The Importance of Accurate Terminology
Tuesday, 26 September 2006 Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 407-409 (September 2006) The decline in androgen production in association with increasing age has been recognized and documented for decades [1]. The prevalence and incidence of the condition has been estimated [2] and its treatment is becoming established [3]. Controversy however still exists on the clinical relevance of diminishing plasma testosterone (T) levels [4].
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Association between Sexual Motivation and Patterns of Erectile Dysfunction
Monday, 25 September 2006 BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - The prevalence and outcome of ED therapy among long-term prostate cancer (CaP) survivors is reported by Dr. Miller and colleagues at the University of Michigan in the July 2006 issue of Urology.
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European Urology - Serotonin and Premature Ejaculation: From Physiology to Patient Management
Sunday, 24 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 454-466 (September 2006)
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Introduction:
Premature ejaculation (PE), whose pathophysiology is still not clearly identified, is the most common male sexual dysfunction, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. The aims of this paper are to provide a scientific and pharmacologic rationale, and to discuss to what extent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can help patients with PE.
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European Urology - Psychobiologic Correlates of the Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Sexual Dysfunction
Sunday, 24 September 2006 Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 595-604 (September 2006) 1. Introduction: A worldwide epidemic increase in obesity has occurred in recent decades and will steadily increase in the near future, due to substantial lifestyle changes [1].
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Urologic Nursing News Briefs - Special Issue: Men's Health
Friday, 11 August 2006 Urologic Nursing marks a milestone with the August 2006 issue, its first special issue on men's health.
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Review Examines the Role of the Vacuum Erectile Device for Penile Elongation
Friday, 04 August 2006 BERKELY, CA (UroToday.com) - A small penis is an important concern for some men and several methods have been proposed to treat this problem.
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BJUI Mini Reviews - Steps by Which Better Overall Health for Men Could be Achieved
Wednesday, 02 August 2006 In this review, we set out ways by which the urologist can interact positively with their male patients to increase their longevity and enhance their quality of life.
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BJUI Mini Reviews - Efficacy of type-5 Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in the Drug Treatment of Premature Ejaculation: A Systematic Review to Produce Shortened Reviews for the Reader, in a Variety of Subjects.
Tuesday, 01 August 2006 In this review we examine the role of NO as a neurotransmitter involved in the central and peripheral control of ejaculation, and critically analyses the available data on the efficacy of PDE5Is in the treatment of PE.
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BJUI Mini Reviews - Efficacy of type-5 Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in the Drug Treatment of Premature Ejaculation: A Systematic Review to Produce Shortened Reviews for the Reader, in a Variety of Subjects.
Tuesday, 01 August 2006 In this review we examine the role of NO as a neurotransmitter involved in the central and peripheral control of ejaculation, and critically analyses the available data on the efficacy of PDE5Is in the treatment of PE.
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Urologic Professionals to Learn Latest Practice Advances at Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates Annual Conference
Monday, 10 July 2006 Pitman, NJ - The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates' (SUNA) will hold its 2006 Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO, October 27-30, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center.
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Technique Of Corporeal Excavation For Penile Prosthesis Insertion In Cases Of Severe Corporeal Fibrosis Described
Thursday, 22 June 2006 BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Infection in penile prosthesis implantation is a significant complication, because the entire device often needs to be removed before the infection can be eradicated. The salvage procedure described by Mulcahy has changed the way that infected prostheses are handled but the procedure cannot always be performed. When penile prosthesis implantation is attempted after previous explantation of an infected device, cylinder implantation is often very difficult due to significant intracorporeal fibrosis. This clinical situation is also often found in erectile dysfunction after priapism.
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