Sex remedy rights reap millions May 23, 2009
Ukrainian-born Mr Vaisman, famous for his erectile dysfunction clinics and public promises of longer lasting sex, floated Advanced Medical Institute Inc (AVMD) on the American stock exchange in 2005. AVMD assigned a value of $24 million for the worldwide rights to the patents, including an innovation patent for premature ejaculation treatments which the Australian Government rubber-stamped for less than $200 and took seven months to scrutinise and certify. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Viagra bought online 'often fake' May 22, 2009
"Without knowing what ingredient is in a counterfeit medicine a patient could be putting their health at risk. "It is important for men to see their doctor if they have erectile dysfunction as it may be an indicator of a more serious condition. "Viagra may not be suitable for all men and there are also some men for whom sexual activity is not considered safe or for whom an oral treatment may not be appropriate.". (Yahoo News -- Men's Health)
He's Just Not That Into You May 22, 2009
Alternatively, he may be suffering from erectile dysfunction and fear "failing" in the bedroom, hence he is avoiding intimacy. Ask him to be physically examined by his doctor to rule out any reasons for low or no libido. (Fox News)
Rexahn Pharmaceuticals to raise $10M May 21, 2009
Rexahn (NYSE AMEX: RNN) recently received positive data from a second-phase trial on its erectile dysfunction drug, Zoraxel, and has been preparing to launch another second-phase trial with additional measures of the drug s effectiveness. Reader Comments. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Newsweek: Do men need testosterone supplements? May 21, 2009
The result is a potentially huge drug market-especially if AndroGel can encourage men to believe that "lost height," "falling asleep after dinner" and a "deterioration of your ability to play sports" are symptoms that can be fixed the same way Viagra fixes erectile dysfunction. Men have never relinquished their youth lightly, so the sales job shouldn't be too difficult. (MSNBC -- Health)
Solvay licenses testosterone drug May 20, 2009
Signs and symptoms of low testosterone may include low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, depressed mood, reduced muscle mass and strength, increased fat body mass and decreased bone mineral density. Reader Comments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
'Viagra not harmful to men's vision' May 18, 2009
The drugs treat erectile dysfunction by blocking an enzyme in the blood flowing to the penis ... The study was conducted on a total of 244 healthy men, aged 30 to 65, some with mild erectile dysfunction. (India Times, India)
Expert warns of unhealthy practices that can shake marriage May 18, 2009
MALAYSIAN men may be at risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) at a young age if they are addicted to masturbation, frequently watch pornographic videos and visit massage parlours which offer extra services, reported Metro Ahad. Such habits practised by men before marriage have also caused relationships to end in divorce on their wedding night. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The new romantics May 17, 2009
The drug, first released 11 years ago, has not only helped millions of men revive sex lives diminished by age or disease, it has also made sexual dysfunction a topic of public discussion, with Bob Dole endorsing the drug and with commercials coyly broaching the topic of erectile dysfunction to prime-time television audiences ... The use of erectile dysfunction drugs has spread far beyond their narrow original indication to become a gray-market "quick fix" for men who have nothing wrong with them... (Boston Globe)
Don't Bring the Kids: Theme Park is 'Sexually Explicit' May 16, 2009
Leave the Kids at Home: New Theme Park Is 'Sexually Explicit. Friday, May 15, 2009. (Fox News)
Pfizer offers free drugs to out-of-work Americans May 15, 2009
Pfizer announced yesterday that it will offer up to a year of free medication, including access to its popular erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra, to unemployed workers who have lost their health insurance. More than 70 drugs are available under the company's plan, including Lipitor, which controls cholesterol, and painkiller Celebrex. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
JCH hosts diabetes support group May 15, 2009
Fortunately, conditions usually considered age related like difficulty urinating and enlarged prostate or erectile dysfunction can be greatly improved. Many urological problems can be remedied with aggressive diet and lifestyle modifications, physical therapy, injections and, if needed, implantations. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Granny Gets Sex Op to Rekindle Sex Life May 14, 2009
Granny Gets 'Designer Vagina' to Rekindle Sex Life. Wednesday, May 13, 2009. (Fox News)
This Kind of Woman Has Better Sex May 13, 2009
Smarter' Women Have Better Sex Life, Study Says. Tuesday, May 12, 2009. (Fox News)
Too Skinny for Sex? May 12, 2009
FOXSexpert: Too Skinny. FOXSexpert: Too Skinny. (Fox News)
Potent drug tadalafil found in shells of Tongkat Ali capsules May 9, 2009
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Can the Dodgers Get a Refund on Manny Ramirez? May 9, 2009
The fans will be wielding some nasty signs: Ramirez reportedly may claim that he took a banned drug called human chorionic gonadotropin to cure erectile dysfunction (the female fertility drug also happens to elevate testosterone levels, which get drained by, coincidentally, steroid use). "Manny Being Mini," one clever columnist has already written. (Time.com)
Najib: Tap into halal market May 8, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Facial creams, pills for erectile dysfunction, herbal aid to help smokers say no to cigarettes and even beer are among the products on show at the worlds largest halal trade fair being held here ... The pill for erectile dysfunction is from South Korea while the halal beer is from Iran and the quit-smoking aid is from India. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Ramirez's excuse: We've heard it before May 8, 2009
com is reporting that a source close to Ramirez says the slugger took the drug for erectile dysfunction. But drugs like hCG are banned as a performance-enhancing substance because they can be taken by steroid users to help the body to resume some of its normal functions at the. (Christian Science Monitor)
Ramirez suspended for doping May 8, 2009
Sports as saying the Dodgers slugger received the medication to address erectile dysfunction. However, it would be unusual for a physician to prescribe HCG to treat erectile dysfunction, according to William McCloskey, a professor of pharmacy practice at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ... In the days before Viagra, Cialis, and similar drugs reached the market, HCG was used to treat erectile dysfunction, but its use has greatly diminished because of the new products,... (Boston Globe)
Rexahn Pharmaceuticals see positive results for Zoraxel May 6, 2009
has received positive data so far from a second-phase trial on its erectile dysfunction drug, Zoraxel. The Rockville-based drug developer said Zoraxel improved erectile function in its male volunteers over an eight-week period as measured by the International Index of Erectile Function baseline levels. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Congressman Introduces Bill to Protect Children From ED Ads May 6, 2009
- Most people who watch TV have seen commercials for erectile dysfunction and male enhancement pills ... "Erectile dysfunction is a medical issue," noted area resident Charles Roseberry. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Contraception is rational solution May 6, 2009
Popular culture even the family TV hour is awash in casual sexual encounters and advertisements for remedies for erectile dysfunction, but Hollywood and Madison Avenue shy away from condoms. It s no wonder that the U.S. abortion rate is higher than that of many Western European countries that publicly encourage contraceptive use. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Flu scare triggers rash of fake drugs May 5, 2009
Spam emails for the fake drugs, which are being sold on the internet, have become more common than those for erectile dysfunction and preyed on people who did not realise that Tamiflu would be distributed free if a pandemic was declared, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warned yesterday. "No one can be sure where these sites are but some of the emails are even coming out of places like Mexico, which is ludicrous because they don't have any supplies of the drug," the guild's president, Kos... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
No Rx for Sex May 5, 2009
A 2008 survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs (and sponsored by Eli Lilly and Co.) found a lack of communication between patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) and their physicians. Nearly 40 percent of the approximately 3,000 men with ED surveyed had never talked to their doctor about their condition. (Fox News)
Editorial: A lost cause on the air May 5, 2009
In an age when you can t watch TV for an hour without seeing ads for erectile dysfunction and what to do in four-hour emergencies, even the FCC must realize its efforts are doomed to fail. (hh). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
New Tech May Treat Resistant Staph Infections May 2, 2009
In another potential use, Einstein scientists at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association earlier this week reported that nanoparticles carrying either NO or the drug tadalafil (Cialis) show promise as a topical treatment for erectile dysfunction. The paper, Antimicrobial and Healing Efficacy of Sustained Release Nitric Oxide Nanoparticles Against Staphylococcus Aureus Skin Infection, was published April 23, 2009, in the online version of the Journal of Investigative... (Newsmax)
Doctor Is In May 2, 2009
From sleeplessness to stroke, from erectile dysfunction to depression, the doctors will lead you to better choices for you and your loved ones. Help is only a double click away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
New technology shows promise against resistant staph infections May 1, 2009
In another potential use, Einstein scientists at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association earlier this week reported that nanoparticles carrying either NO or the drug tadalafil (Cialis) show promise as a topical treatment for erectile dysfunction. . (EurekAlert!)
Cutaneous Application Of Nanoparticles Offers Hope For Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction May 1, 2009
30, 2009) Cutaneous application of nanoparticles may offer a new means of delivering drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), according to findings presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) ... "This is a very interesting concept which has potential to impact treatment of many conditions including erectile dysfunction if it can be translated from the animal lab to clinical practice, " said Ira D. Sharlip, MD, an AUA spokesman ... 1, 2007) Men... (Science Daily)
Major Statin Study Reveals Several Important Findings For Reducing Prostate Cancer And Disease Apr 30, 2009
This large Mayo Clinic cohort study looked at three different aspects of urological health -- prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and prostate enlargement ... Statin Use May Protect Against Erectile Dysfunction ... Hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease have been shown to put men at risk for erectile dysfunction (ED). (Science Daily)
Supreme Court upholds TV profanity crackdown Apr 29, 2009
Stevens said it is ironic that the FCC patrols the airwaves for words that have a tenuous link with sex and excrement while commercials during prime-time hours ask viewers if they "are battling erectile dysfunction or are having trouble going to the bathroom.". Critics of the policy, like Andrew Jay Schwartzman of the Media Access Project, said the impact would be especially severe on smaller independent and public broadcasters. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Exploding Bubbles Trim The Prostate Apr 29, 2009
13, 2007) Erectile dysfunction after surgery to remove the prostate (radical prostatectomy) has traditionally been attributed to nerve damage that theoretically should heal over time. But it can take as long. (Science Daily)
FCCs fleeting expletives policy OK for now Apr 29, 2009
Stevens also noted the frequent airing of television commercials during the prime-time hours under FCC surveillance advertisements which, for instance, ask viewers whether they, too, are battling erectile dysfunction or are having trouble going to the bathroom. . (MSNBC -- Television)
Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer Apr 28, 2009
Other studies found they also reduced chances of erectile dysfunction ... SUNDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) --Several new studies suggest statins help prevent prostate cancer and reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction ... In another report from Mayo Clinic researchers, older men taking statins over an extended period had a lower risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED). (MEDLINEplus)
FOXSexpert: Touch Me There - The Rules of Sensate Focus Sex Apr 28, 2009
Developed for couples in sex therapy, these exercises have helped lovers to overcome issues like performance anxiety, rapid ejaculation, lack of orgasm and erectile dysfunction. Whether you are in therapy or simply want something different in your sex life, any couple stands to gain from focusing on no more than their sensations. (Fox News)
Sexual dysfunction spray gets up experts' noses Apr 28, 2009
But the medical community, who have previously voiced concerns about the effectiveness of AMI's erectile dysfunction treatments, are troubled by AMI's approach to the fairer sex. "Most sexual dysfunction in women is due to pelvic surgery or primarily psychological issues," said Dr David Malouf, president of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cholesterol Drugs May Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer Apr 28, 2009
Their long-term analysis also found men on statins were less likely to suffer benign prostate enlargement or erectile dysfunction. "In recent years, it has been suggested that statin medications may prevent development of cancer. However, until now, there has been limited evidence to support this theory," said Rodney Breau of the Mayo Clinic. (Newsmax)
Statins link to healthy prostate Apr 28, 2009
Erectile dysfunction. The Mayo study also produced evidence that statins may protect men against erectile dysfunction. (BBC News -- Health)
Anti-impotency drug rubbed into skin Apr 28, 2009
LONDON: Well, popping the common erectile dysfunction pill before sex could soon be a passe ... "This is a very interesting concept which has potential to impact treatment of many conditions including erectile dysfunction if it can be translated from the animal lab to clinical practice," said Ira D Sharlip of the AUA.. (India Times, India)
Male Impotence Drugs Show Promise For Treating Female Sexual Disorders, Study Suggests Apr 19, 2009
Researchers in report that an ancient Chinese herbal remedy known as "horny goat weed" shows potential in lab studies as source for new future drugs to treat erectile dysfunction ... 2, 2005) Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often the first and earliest sign of a more significant cardiovascular condition, according to a study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. (Science Daily)
Viagra for her might be on way Apr 19, 2009
A drug that helps treat erectile dysfunction could also have an effect on a key artery in women, which could lead to an approach to help them, according to research at Medical College of Georgia ... Using sildenafil citrate, otherwise known as Viagra, and two other erectile dysfunction drugs, the researchers were able to get a response from both male and female arteries, he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Women could get a sex drug, too Apr 18, 2009
"We were doing a fair amount of work on erectile dysfunction in men, and during lab meetings the question came up of why we were just talking about , and were we not foolish to not also think about the female side," said researcher Kyan Allahdadi, a vascular physiologist at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta ... Disappointing trialsMale erectile dysfunction is often due to inadequate blood flow to the genitals, something that drugs for it seek to boost ... It turns out that female sexual... (MSNBC -- Health)
Impotence Drugs Don't Harm Vision Apr 16, 2009
TUESDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) -- The erectile dysfunction drugs Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil) didn't appear to damage vision in men who took the medications daily for six months, according to a drug company study. These drugs, called selective phodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, treat erectile dysfunction by interfering with the action of the compound PDE5 in the blood vessels of the penis ... "There are several reasons ophthalmologists need to be acquainted with the... (MEDLINEplus)
IS WATERMELON NATURAL VIAGRA? (549) Apr 15, 2009
Arginine causes increased nitric oxide which relaxes blood vessels and has the same basic effect as Viagra has to treat erectile dysfunction. While the results of eating watermelon may not be as organ specific as Viagra, when taken in large quantities it may relax blood vessels with minimal or no drug side effects. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Do Viagra, Cialis Damage Vision? Apr 15, 2009
Despite worries that pills to treat erectile dysfunction can harm vision, a new study of two drugs found no side effects after six months of daily use ... To test the problem, researchers from drug maker Eli Lilly found 244 healthy men, some with mild erectile dysfunction. (Click2Houston, TX)
Healthy Men Who Took Viagra, Cialis See Fine Apr 15, 2009
They studied 244 healthy men or those with mild erectile dysfunction aged 30 to 65 who had no vision problems. Of these, 85 took 5 milligrams of Cialis, 77 took 50 milligrams of sildenafil and 82 took a dummy pill daily for six months. (MEDLINEplus)
Erectile dysfunction treatments do not appear to damage vision over 6 months Apr 14, 2009
Two medications used to treat erectile dysfunction in men (tadalafil and sildenafil) do not appear to have visual side effects when taken daily for six months, despite concerns about eye-related complications, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The advent of the medications sildenafil citrate (sold as Viagra), tadalafil (sold as Cialis) and verdenafil hydrochloride (sold as Levitra) has profoundly changed the treatment of... (EurekAlert!)
Viagra may blur vision only for a while Apr 14, 2009
WASHINGTON: Men who take Viagra or other drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED) have complained of temporary blurred vision, but researchers who carried out a new study say the drugs do not seem to impair eyesight permanently, even when taken daily for as long as six months. Mild and transient blurred vision, blue-tinged vision and altered light perception have been reported by men taking these drugs, and some visual complications of long-term use have been suggested. (India Times, India)
Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety Apr 10, 2009
"We know that for men with early-stage prostate cancer, the time when they are making treatment decisions is very stressful. A radical prostatectomy is not without possible, very personal, consequences, including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Patients may also be worried about the uncertainty that the surgery will cure their cancer," senior author Lorenzo Cohen, a professor in the departments of behavioral science and general oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson... (MEDLINEplus)
FOXSexpert: Is This Bisexual Thing Way Overblown? Apr 10, 2009
com - FOXSexpert: Is This Bisexual Thing Way Overblown. FOXSexpert: Is This Bisexual Thing Way Overblown. (Fox News)
Man Guilty of Murdering Lovers With AIDS Apr 7, 2009
Man Guilty of Murder, Sexual Assault for Spreading AIDS Through Unprotected Sex. Monday, April 06, 2009. (Fox News)
M. D. Anderson study finds pre-surgical stress management improves mood, quality of life Apr 7, 2009
"A radical prostatectomy is not without possible, very personal, consequences, including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Patients may also be worried about the uncertainty that the surgery will cure their cancer. "From other areas of research, we know that going into a surgical setting overly stressed may increase a patient's recovery time. With this study, we wanted to intervene in the pre- and post-surgical setting and try to help relieve stress and minimize mood disturbance,... (EurekAlert!)
Man's Erection Lasts 8 Days, Surgery Needed Apr 4, 2009
Man's Erection Lasts 8 Days, Emergency Surgery Needed. Friday, April 03, 2009. (Fox News)
FOX's KCOP-TV Continues Censorship of AHF Condom Ad Apr 4, 2009
At the time, AHF President Weinstein stated, On any given day or night, Viagra and other erectile dysfunction ads run regularly on FOXthere seems to be no squeamishness about FOX airing shows like Family Guy or selling commercial time to promote sex. However, FOX now draws the line when we try to promote condoms as a means toward HIV prevention. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nude Male Models Strut Their Stuff in Sex Ed Class Apr 3, 2009
Nude Male Models Strut Their Stuff in Teen Sex Education Class. Thursday, April 02, 2009. (Fox News)
Dealing With a Selfish Lover Apr 3, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009. Occasionally, you are that lover. (Fox News)
GUMC researcher creates first Web-interactive CME course for physicians on pharmaceutical marketing Apr 1, 2009
Another compelling example demonstrating the influence of pharmaceutical marketing is a list of diseases and conditions the course says were created by the pharmaceutical industry such as GERD, erectile dysfunction, excessive sleepiness, restless legs syndrome, overactive bladder syndrome, social anxiety disorder and osteopenia. The authors explain, "We associate these conditions with a specific drug because the companies that made each of these drugs invented or renamed the condition. In... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
6 Unexpected Health Benefits of Sex Apr 1, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009 By Donald Zimmer. Sex increases brain power, heart rate, it can help fend off diseases and ailments. (Fox News)
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"For most practitioners, sexual function is not on their radar, and most often they think of erectile dysfunction in men," he said, "but sexual function is a major determinant of quality of life, impacts both men and women, and if physicians don't ask patients, the patients are unlikely to bring it up.". More reason to talk about it: The condition is treatable. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Glaxo Cervical Cancer Vaccine Loses Blockbuster Chance After U.S. Delays Mar 27, 2009
The Merck vaccine, sold in Europe with , will probably continue to dominate Cervarix much like Viagra dominated the drugs that followed its pioneering effort within the erectile dysfunction category, said , chief executive officer of Longbow Asset Management Co. in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who holds Merck shares. The best way to protect women against cervical cancer, which kills 250,000 females a year, is to when they reach puberty, before they become sexually active. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Sex surrogates? They're still around Mar 27, 2009
She has helped victims of sexual trauma, men with depression, erectile dysfunction and fetishes that limited sexual menus. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
FOXSexpert: Lasting Dangerously Too Long Mar 27, 2009
This can result in scarring, disfigurement or permanent erectile dysfunction if the condition is not treated within four to six hours of onset ... Drug injections for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) especially if he uses more than what s prescribed. (Fox News)
Suffering silenly Mar 27, 2009
Decreased testosterone can lead to decreased sex drive and erectile dysfunction, which can lead to depression ... These men need antidepressants; some of which cause erectile dysfunction. (The Palm Beach Post)
It Takes Men Just 8.2 Seconds to do THIS Mar 26, 2009
com - Study: It Takes Just 8. Study: It Takes Just 8. (Fox News)
