Archive for May, 2008
« Previous EntriesClinical Trials About ED
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
There are currently several clinical trials under way for treating erectile
erectile pill
(ED) caused by prostate cancer.
Trial 1
In this trial, the effectiveness of nerve-sparing prostatectomy (surgical
removal of the entire prostate while preserving the erection-controlling
nerves), with and without nerve grafting, followed by standard therapy is being
examined. Participants will be in one of two groups: the first […]
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Medications
Monday, May 26th, 2008erection problems (erectile dysfunction) that are
caused by blood vessel (vascular), hormonal, nervous system, or psychological
problems. They also may be used along with counseling to treat erection
problems that have psychological causes.
If erection problems could be caused by a
prescribed medication, it may be possible to change
the dose […]
ED Drugs May Treat Urinary Problems
Saturday, May 24th, 2008
May 22, 2007 — Medications commonly used to treat erection problems in men
may also relieve the bothersome urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged
prostate gland, researchers say.
Studies on the topic were presented this week at the annual meeting of the
American Urological Association in Anaheim, Calif.
“Before, we looked at these two conditions as two different
diseases,” says Kevin […]
Sexual Problems in Women - Medications
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
sexual problems are often complex and interrelated.
Medications may be used in treating certain conditions that contribute to
sexual problems.
Medication Choices
Estrogen. If you only have vaginal
dryness and irritation (and not other symptoms such as hot flashes), you can
use a limited amount of
estrogen […]
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - When To Call a Doctor
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
erection problem (erectile dysfunction) and the
erection lasts longer than 4 hours.
Seek care immediately if you have taken
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (such as Viagra,
Levitra, or Cialis) in the past 24 hours and are having chest pain. Tell your
health professional you are taking […]
Drug May Ease Pulmonary Hypertension
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Nov. 16, 2005 — A drug called Revatio may help treat an brand generic online viagra
condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Patients with pulmonary hypertension have elevated blood pressure in the pulmonary (lung) blood vessels. The condition often arises from lung problems, but some cases are without a known cause. It can result in heart failure […]
Heart Drug for Female Sexual Disorder?
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
July 24, 2006 — Like Viagra before it, a drug once studied to treat heart problems may help treat sexual dysfunction. But this time it’s being tested exclusively for women.
A new study shows that a modified version of the experimental heart drug Candoxatril was effective at increasing blood flow to the vagina in animal tests.
If […]
Viagra May Treat Other Ailments
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Nov. 7, 2005 - The drug made famous for its treatment of erectile dysfunction appears to have another therapeutic use.
A study in the journal Circulation suggests Viagra could help treat a circulatory disorder called Raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects about 5% of the population. Raynaud’s phenomenon can be associated with other diseases such as lupus.
Raynaud’s […]
Viagra May Help Crohn’s Disease
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Feb. 23, 2006 — Researchers in the U.K. have a new theory to explain the cause of Crohn’s disease, and they say medications like the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may prove useful for treating the bowel disorder if they are right.
In Crohn’s disease, chronic inflammation causes ulcers within the digestive tract that can lead to […]
Viagra: Treatment for Lung Disease?
Friday, May 16th, 2008
Oct. 25, 2006 — Viagra may ease blood pressure in the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
That’s according to a small Dutch study presented in Salt Lake City at Chest 2006, held by the American College of Chest Physicians.
COPD is the No. 4 cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide, […]