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Should ED patients be screened for cardiovascular disease?

Drs. Allen Seftel and Serge Carrier talk about whether or not urologists should screen for CVD and risk factors in patients with ED.

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Metabolic Syndrome More Common in ED Sufferers

Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) have a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than those without ED.

The Medical Minute Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Opioid Use

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Opioid Use

A new study looking at the use of opioids suggests that long-term use may be associated with a significantly higher risk of ED.

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Metabolic Syndrome More Common in ED Sufferers

Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) have a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than those without ED.

Back Pain Medication Associated with Higher Risk of ED

Back Pain Medication Associated with Higher Risk of ED

Dose and duration of opioid use associated with increased odds of erectile dysfunction.

AUA: Many Men With Erectile Dysfunction Untreated

AUA: Many Men With Erectile Dysfunction Untreated

Under-treatment persists despite heavy promotion in the media.

Sildenafil Preserves Erectile Function in Radiotherapy Patients

Data support prophylactic use of a PDE-5 inhibitor in men receiving radiotherapy for prostate cancer.

Dual Drug Regimen Superior for Easing LUTS

Tadalafil plus finasteride improved symptoms scores better than finasteride plus placebo.

Radical Prostatectomy May Prevent LUTS Progression

Following surgery, symptom severity declined significantly and remained stable over 10 years.

CCH is Effective, Tolerable in Peyronie's

CCH is Effective, Tolerable in Peyronie's

Improvements in penile curvature deformity, Peyronie's disease bother score.

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome

RLS increases the risk by 38%, data show.

CRP Levels May Predict Response to Erectile Dysfunction Drug

In a study, CRP levels were significantly higher among ED sufferers who did not respond to tadalafil.

Herpes Virus May Increase Erectile Dysfunction Risk

Herpes simplex virus infection is independently associated with a nearly threefold increased risk.

Tadalafil Found to Ease Ejaculatory Problems

The drug, which is approved for treating men with erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or both conditions, also improved orgasmic function.

Gum Disease, Erectile Dysfunction Linked

Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) are more likely to have chronic periodontitis than those without ED.

Sildenafil's Effect Not Enhanced with Testosterone

Adding testosterone therapy to sildenafil is not more effective in treating erectile dysfunction (ED) than sildenafil alone,

Periodontal Disease, Erectile Dysfunction Linked

Periodontal Disease, Erectile Dysfunction Linked

Significantly more 30- to 40-year-old males with erectile dysfunction have chronic periodontitis

Managing Erectile Dysfunction, Comorbid Diseases Linked

Managing Erectile Dysfunction, Comorbid Diseases Linked

Management of ED may improve adherence, treatment outcomes, decrease healthcare costs.