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New research into urologic conditions - such as erectile dysfunction - indicate that these disorders could be associated with or precursors to more serious conditions, and suggest a need for practitioners to view these diseases in the greater context of total health as opposed to isolated disorders. A special session highlighting the association on urologic diseases with non-urologic conditions such as heart disease and metabolic syndrome was presented during the 102nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association. A special session for the media was moderated by Marshall L. Stoller, M.D.

ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION AND OXIDATIVE STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH THE METABOLIC SYNDROME CAN BE REVERSED BY A CHRONIC TREATMENT WITH SILDENAFIL (Abstract 686)

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a number of conditions, including elevated blood pressure, excess body fat around the waist and insulin resistance. Many patients with these conditions also exhibit endothelial dysfunction with increases in oxidative stress and decreases in nitric oxide production - which has been related to erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers from France explored whether treatment with sildenafil citrate - a common pharmacologic treatment for Erectile Dysfunction - could improve endothelial dysfunction in a rat model.

Researchers administered sildenafil to fructose-fed rats to achieve plasma concentrations known to give efficacy in men and observed endothelial function and oxidative stress in the animals during treatment and one-week after treatment had been stopped. It was observed that chronic sildenafil treatment improved endothelial function and oxidative stress, suggesting that this treatment could be a benefit for cardiovascular indications as well as erectile dysfunction.

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND CORONARY HEART DISEASE (Abstract 864)

Research has shown a connection between erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men, and has established a need to consider one a precursor to the other. Researchers further evaluated the association of these two conditions and whether the association could be age-related.

A random sample of men from the Olmsted County population was evaluated by questionnaire, and community medical records of the subjects were examined. Logistical regression models examined the associations between ED and CVD. Men with CVD were 4.2 times more likely to have ED than men without heart disease. The results underscore a need to consider sexual function in men with heart disease and CVD in men with ED.

Source: Medicalnewstoday

From June 15, all those obese people will have one more new diet pill Alli to help them in loosing too much of flab. Though, the prices of GlaxoSmithKline's drug are not known as of now.

From June 15, all those obese people will have one more new diet pill Alli to help them in loosing too much of flab. Though, the prices of GlaxoSmithKline's drug are not known as of now. But, it is widely believed that Alli's starter pack with 60 capsules will be price at $50 and $60. This pack will last for three weeks and it will come along with Alli shuttle (a carrying case), slew of booklets including a calorie and fat counter and a daily journal.While, people are expected to shell out around $65 to $70 for 90 capsules of Alli and it could last for a month.And if someone wants to go for Alli's refill package then they will have to pay around $ 75 and $85 for 120 Alli capsules.Meanwhile, the Alli Report is currently seeking to determine how various online pharmacies, supermarkets and major pharmacies are pricing the Alli Diet Pill.

Have a sexual problem? No desire for sex or a problem with erection and reluctant to seek treatment from a string of 'dubious' clinics advertised in the media? Then here's the answer: The Ceylinco Group, amongst Sri Lanka's biggest conglomerates, has established a new medical clinic focusing on problems related to or affecting male sexual health with absolute confidentiality assured, the company says.

Located at the Ceylinco Healthcare Centre at Park Street, Colombo 2, the clinic will offer the services of a professional team led by a Consultant Urologist, and provide facilities for clinical review, diagnostic investigations, non-surgical treatment, referrals to other specialists and information and advice in an atmosphere of complete privacy and patient anonymity, a statement issued this week, said. Targeted at men affected by erectile dysfunction, reduced sexual desire, ejaculatory disorders and penile disorders such as Peyronie's disease, the clinic is the first initiative by a local healthcare institution to tackle an important area of health that has hitherto been ignored. "Male sexual health problems are quite common all over the world, but a large proportion of those affected do not receive treatment largely due to cultural, social or psychological reasons," said Dr. Ajith Malalasekera, Consultant Urologist and Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine. "Many causes of erectile dysfunction can be effectively treated, and this condition can also be a symptom of a more serious illness which can and should be treated without delay."

He said that the Men's clinic to be conducted on Saturday mornings at the Ceylinco Healthcare Centre would provide a facility for persons needing advice or treatment to discuss their problems at length with medical experts, counselors and receive treatment.

The clinic will provide oral treatment, injections, and mechanical devices such as vacuum pumps or referrals for surgery where necessary.

Patients with endocrine abnormalities such as diabetes or androgen insufficiency, urinary tract disorders or coronary heart disease would be referred to specialists in those areas for treatment. The Ceylinco Healthcare Centre is also equipped to conduct blood tests, scans and Doppler tests if required.

Consultations at the clinic would be by appointment made over the telephone, via an email address or SMS, and would take place in a comfortable, non-hospital atmosphere designed to put visitors at ease.

Source: Sundaytimes

A study done at the University of South Florida and published in The Journal of the American Medical Association proves that Satellite radio can cause erectile dysfunction.

The causes of erectile disfunction, also termed impotence, are numerous. But listening to the Howard Stern show can really keep you from getting an erection.

The problem affects almost all men at one time or another in their lives. It affects as many as 30 million American men, including 30% of men between the ages of 40 and 70.

While erectile dysfunction often devastates those affected by it, out of fear, embarrassment, or countless other reasons, few men seek treatment. However, the problem is almost always treatable as long as you don't listen to The Howard Stern Radio Show.

Source: Thespoof