Erectile dysfunction? Aug 10, 2010
Erectile dysfunction ... Erectile dysfunction ... High sugar level in the body is a common cause of erectile dysfunction. (India Times, India)
Older Adults Get HIV Diagnosis Later, Die Sooner Aug 10, 2010
In an earlier study of sexually transmitted diseases, Jena found that 60-year-old men taking the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra had twice the rate of STDs of their non-medicated peers. (See Reuters Health story of July 6, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
British websites are pushing boundaries of online medicine Aug 8, 2010
Not surprisingly, the most in-demand drugs are for erectile dysfunction, sexually transmitted diseases and hair loss. The websites don't handle serious medical problems or emergencies and don't deal in narcotics, painkillers or other drugs people could become addicted to. (USA Today -- Money)
10 common sex myths Aug 8, 2010
Often, early ejaculation in men who are in their 30s or older is a co-symptom of erectile dysfunction or fatigue, poor cardiovascular conditioning, depression, anxiety, or neurological symptoms ... The seventh myth is about how, if all else fails, Viagra and other similar oral medications can treat erectile dysfunction. (India Times, India)
Sex boosting food items could be harmful Aug 8, 2010
These are used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and can only be supplied to patients by a doctor or a licensed pharmacist upon a prescription issued by a doctor. These medicines, if taken without proper management by a doctor, have severe documented adverse effects like heart attack and stroke, he told reporters after visiting the ministrys pharmaceutical services division. (India Times, India)
Amid layoffs, teachers fighting for Viagra Aug 7, 2010
The union has asked a judge to order the school board to again include Pfizer Inc.'s erectile dysfunction drug and similar pills in its health insurance plans. The filing is the latest in a two-year legal campaign in which the union has argued, so far unsuccessfully, that the board's policy of excluding erectile dysfunction drugs discriminates against male employees. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fox on Sex: The Art of Flirting Aug 7, 2010
Bill HemmerMartha MacCallum. Brenda Buttner Neil Cavuto David Asman. (Fox News)
Health Benefits of L-Carnitine Aug 6, 2010
L-carnitine is a non-essential amino acid which is highly concentrated in the cells of the heart muscle, making it important for maintaining a healthy heart. To ensure a supplement contains the ingredient L-carnitine, check to see that it has the letter 'L' or 'DL' on the label, with 'L' being the best option to choose, due to its action. (Suite101.com)
Sex booster way to ED Aug 6, 2010
They could cause heart attacks, strokes, brain hemorrhage, increase blood pressure, cause loss of hearing or vision and worse, they could cause permanent erectile dysfunction instead ... These are used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and can only be supplied to patients by a doctor or a licensed pharmacist upon a prescription issued by a doctor, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
- Excess sodium found in oyster, clam extracts Aug 6, 2010
Many advertisements claim the extracts, rich in amino acids and zinc, can cure erectile dysfunction, protect the liver, strengthen the immune system and give men more energy and sexual stamina. However, a survey conducted by the foundation in April on 12 types of oyster and clam extract products sold in Taiwan showed that half failed to meet regulations on sodium content and labeling. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Pfizer notches nine percent profit jump Aug 4, 2010
327 billion dollars, said the maker of the blockbuster drugs Lipitor for cholesterol and Viagra for erectile dysfunction. The revenue jump was "favorably impacted" mostly by "the addition of the legacy Wyeth products," said Pfizer, whose acquisition of the fellow pharmaceutical firm was completed in October last year. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Two men file lawsuits over errors in prostate biopsies Aug 2, 2010
Barros said he could have tolerated that side effect, as well as erectile dysfunction that resulted from the surgery, if he hadn t gotten startling news from the doctor who operated on him at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center soon afterward: He never had cancer. The Beth Israel pathologist who analyzed his biopsy in November had mistaken his slides for those of another patient who did have prostate cancer, according to a report Beth Israel filed with the state. (Boston Globe)
Product Recall: Alfalfa Sprouts Jul 30, 2010
Dietary supplement products sold as Ejaculoid XXTREME and Stimuloid II by Nutraloid Labs Inc. of Kingston, N.Y. The company says the Food and Drug Administration has determined that the products contain sulfoaildenafil, an FDA-approved drug for male erectile dysfunction, making the products unapproved drugs. The active drug ingredient is not listed on the product label. (ABC News -- Wire)
Electronic Cigarettes Require More Suction Than Conventional Brands Jul 29, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 28, 2010) Stronger suction is required to smoke "electronic cigarettes" -- marketed as tobacco-free nicotine delivery systems -- than conventional brands, with possible adverse effects on human health, researchers at the University of California, Riverside report. The researchers used a smoking machine to compare the smoking properties of eight conventional cigarettes with five e-cigarette brands. (Science Daily)
Dangers of Untreated Erectile Dysfunction Jul 27, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 26, 2010) Research carried out by a visiting professor at the University of Hertfordshire has found that up to six million European men fail to seek help for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) which could result in underlying cardiovascular disease going undetected ... 20, 2008) A link between erectile dysfunction and heart attacks has be made ... 1, 2007) Men who smoke cigarettes run an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction, and the more cigarettes smoked, the greater... (Science Daily)
President Obama: Stilling the Waters Jul 27, 2010
Antidepressants, tranquilizers, erectile dysfunction drugs - they all end up in the bay. richard Wrote: Jul 24, 2010 7:30 PM Can Obama swim. (Townhall.com)
Fox on Sex: The New Foreplay? It's 'Choreplay' Jul 24, 2010
Fox on Sex: The New Foreplay. Bill HemmerMartha MacCallum. (Fox News)
Effective Medicines for Erection Pr... Jul 23, 2010
Effective Medicines for Erection Problems. Effective Medicines for Erection Problems. (Suite101.com)
'Viagara' falls short with impotent jokes Jul 23, 2010
With its relentless barrage of jokes about constipation, hemorrhoids, erectile dysfunction, memory loss, prostate trouble and every other imaginable indignity of old age, the play is less a Neil Simon-style sex farce than an inadvertent argument for euthanasia. Cutell and Kopell nevertheless wrest a few laughs from the material, while Ganzel, who appeared with Johnny Carson on his old "Tonight Show," sweetly. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Fox on Sex: Help! I Can't Find My Sex Life! Jul 21, 2010
I Can't Find My Sex Life. Bill HemmerMartha MacCallum. (Fox News)
Spread the joy Jul 14, 2010
Erectile dysfunction, the hydraulic failure of manhood, is so common that every man experiences it once in a while, some more than once. Arising needs arousal and if the engine is cold, it may not start up. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Depressed men with ED at risk for cardiovascular problems Jul 13, 2010
A new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that the presence of depressive symptoms in men with erectile dysfunction constitutes a risk factor for a major cardiovascular event. Erectile dysfunction and depressive mood are often associated, and both are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death ... Results show that in these subjects with erectile dysfunction, depression increases cardiovascular problems independently from other known risk factors. (EurekAlert!)
Higher STD Rates Among Users of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Jul 12, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 5, 2010) Physicians who prescribe erectile dysfunction drugs for their male patients should be sure to discuss the importance of safer sex practices, even with older patients: that is an important implication of a report in the July 6 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine ... 1, 2007) Men who smoke cigarettes run an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction, and the more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk, according to a new ... 22, 2008) Erectile dysfunction... (Science Daily)
Cialis (tadalafil): The Weekend Ere... Jul 12, 2010
Cialis (tadalafil): The Weekend Erectile Dysfunction Pill ... Cialis (tadalafil): The Weekend Erectile Dysfunction Pill. (Suite101.com)
26% Chinese men have erectile problems: study Jul 12, 2010
The overall prevalence of erectile dysfunction among Chinese men is more than 26 percent, according to a study by researchers with the Chinese Medical Association ... In comparison, United States' researchers in 2007 reported that the overall prevalence of erectile dysfunction among US men was 18 ... The released figures are based on surveys on erectile dysfunction carried out in 11 cities. (People's Daily Online, China)
Urodynamix Enters into Definitive Agreement for Sale of NIRS Business to HEGLN (Dalian) Jul 9, 2010
The Company is currently focused on products that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence, lower urinary tract symptoms, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and traumatic increased in intra-abdominal pressure that cause abdominal compartment syndrome. Urodynamix's breakthrough medical technology has the potential to beneficially affect more than 200 million people worldwide. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Late-Onset Hypogonadism in Middle-Aged and Elderly Men Jul 8, 2010
Results In the training set, symptoms of poor morning erection, low sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, inability to perform vigorous activity, depression, and fatigue were significantly related to the testosterone level. Increased probabilities of the three sexual symptoms and limited physical vigor were discernible with decreased testosterone levels (ranges, 8. (New England Journal of Medicine)
STD Rates Higher For ED Drug Users Jul 8, 2010
Men who use erectile dysfunction drugs are more likely to have a sexually transmitted disease than those who do not, according to a new study. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital reviewed insurance records for more than 1. (KIRO TV, WA)
Potency drug users more likely to engage in risky sex Jul 8, 2010
That suggests that users of drugs to treat erectile dysfunction, which also include Levitra, may be more likely to engage in unsafe sex than non-users, the study's lead author, Anupam Jena, said ... They examined the claims of men over 40 to see if they were prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs, finding 33,968 who used the impotence pills and 1 ... An editorial with the article urged doctors to advise older patients to remember safe-sex precautions if they ask for erectile dysfunction drugs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Drugs Like Viagra Linked to Higher Rates of STDs Jul 7, 2010
MONDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged and older men who take erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra are more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases, a new study of more than 1 ... "This study confirms what we've suspected for a while, which is that the men who are using these drugs aren't just those who have erectile dysfunction, but they're also men in high risk groups who take it to enhance sexual activity," said Dr. Peter Leone, a professor of medicine at the University of... (MEDLINEplus)
Older Men Using Viagra Get STDs Mor... Jul 7, 2010
On July 6, 2010, Reuters News Agency reported that men over 40 years of age who use Viagra are getting sexually transmitted diseases at double the rate of men over 40 who do not use this erectile dysfunction ( ed ) drug ... The Annals of Internal Medicine states that the rate of sexually transmitted diseases in older men taking erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra or Cialis is twice as high as non-medicated older men ... Among the men who used erectile dysfunction drugs about 2 out of 1000... (Suite101.com)
Study links sexual potency drugs, higher STD rates among users over 40 Jul 6, 2010
The findings suggest that users of drugs to treat erectile dysfunction, which also include Bayer AG s Levitra, could be more likely to engage in unsafe sex than nonusers, said Anupam Jena, the lead author of the study. Although sexual diseases are far more common in young people, infection rates are increasing in those middle-aged and older, the researchers said. (Boston Globe)
Men taking Viagra risk sex diseases Jul 6, 2010
Erectile dysfunction drug usage linked to STDs, including AIDS, study finds ... WASHINGTON Men who took erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra were more likely to become infected with sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, U.S. researchers reported on Monday ... "Users of ED (erectile dysfunction) drugs had higher rates of HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in the 12 months before filling their first ED drug prescription, although only HIV and chlamydia were statistically... (MSNBC -- Health)
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine Jul 6, 2010
Men Taking Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Have Higher Rate of STDs, Especially HIV. Nearly 40 percent of middle aged men experience some degree of erectile dysfunction (ED). (EurekAlert!)
Study finds higher STD rates among users of erectile dysfunction drugs Jul 6, 2010
Physicians who prescribe erectile dysfunction drugs for their male patients should be sure to discuss the importance of safer sex practices, even with older patients: that is an important implication of a report in the July 6 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. The analysis of insurance records of more than 1. (EurekAlert!)
Viagra Linked to Hearing Loss Jul 4, 2010
WEDNESDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, and possibly other similar medications, may prompt long-term hearing loss among users, a new study suggests ... They note that although now used mainly for erectile dysfunction, this class of drugs was initially prescribed for the treatment of pulmonary high blood pressure ... "PDE-5i medications work in erectile dysfunction patients by their ability to increase blood flow to certain tissues in the body," said McGwin. (MEDLINEplus)
Higher Testosterone May Raise Risk of Heart Disease in Elderly Men Jul 2, 2010
27, 2010) New research shows that men with erectile dysfunction and low testosterone have a higher than normal risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Further work from the same research group shows that. (Science Daily)
Are there many false positives on the PSA test? Jul 1, 2010
Treatment for prostate cancer can have significant side effects, including include urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and even death. In response to these trials, the , the and the y (for which I work) have all issued statements recommending that men be informed of and understand the complexities of screening which include the known risks and the potential for benefit before they undertake screening. (CNN -- Health)
FDA: Coffee Additive Similar To Viagra To Be Pulled From Sale Jun 30, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration said the makers of Magic Power Coffee are voluntarily recalling their product because it contains a chemical similar to that used to treat male erectile dysfunction. The FDA said the chemical, hydroxythiohomosildenafil, which is similar to Sildenafil, a drug used for the treatment of male Erectile Dysfunction. (FOX61, CT)
Here's how to get sex smart! Jun 27, 2010
If all else fails, Viagra will always come to your rescue The band-aid solutions (aka Viagra) to big problems (aka erectile dysfunction) are bound to give disappointing results. Instead, consult an expert, get to the root of the problem and have it treated accordingly. (India Times, India)
- Consumers Foundation slams advertising Jun 25, 2010
The infomercials monitored by the foundation featured a wide range of products, from oyster shell capsules that claimed to cure erectile dysfunction to foodstuffs that supposedly cure insomnia and reverse the aging process. Consumers Foundation secretary-general Hwang Yu-sheng () said that six of the infomercials violated the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) by promoting the alleged medical benefits of foodstuffs, claiming products could help detoxify the body or cure... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Briefs: Stern, Meek, Fan & Fred, the Fighting Sioux, Etc. Jun 24, 2010
Among the more intelligent actions by Virginia's new governor, Bob McDonnell: he deleted from public employee health plans several million dollars in state funding for coverage of erectile dysfunction drugs. . (Townhall.com)
Fairfax and ABC do deal on streaming programs Jun 22, 2010
"We've seen a shift in the way Australians are accessing video online towards longer content which mirrors global trends.'' The director of ABC Commercial, Lynley Marshall, said: ''We are excited that this partnership will extend the ABC experience and allow even more Australian audiences to engage with ABC content where and when they want it.'' The mission of the ABC managing director, Mark Scott, has been to get the ABC content out to as many people as possible regardless of the platform. Join... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Divergence' on BHP chart suggests gains Jun 22, 2010
BHP's chart is now in what technical analysts call ''divergence" - a period when the RSI and the stock price move in opposite directions. At present this phenomenon is particularly strong, rated as ''class-A divergence''. The strength of this divergence is, Mr Shelley says, a sign of potential future strength for BHP. As a result, the upturn in the stock price since Thursday could be the beginning of something bigger in the near term, the chart indicates. The reporter owns BHP shares. Source:... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Do women need a sex pill? Jun 22, 2010
With all the talk of erectile dysfunction in men, maybe what women want now, sexually speaking, is a little less pressure to perform through pharmaceutically prolonged sexual encounters and a little more emotional support for their efforts, in and out of the bedroom. So what's next now that the FDA panel said no to flibanserin. (CNN -- Health)
Nike commits a professional foul on adidas Jun 21, 2010
" There is just a 7 per cent gap between adidas, the global market leader of soccer-related sporting merchandise, and the No. 2 , Nike, a relative latecomer to the soccer market during the 1994 World Cup in the US. Nick Callander of the marketing agency Ignition said Nike was smart with its timing - its 00001356 ad was released last month. ''There's something to be said about getting in early and getting that immediate hit before all the rest of the marketing begins because by the time the rest... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Yuan hits highest level in five years Jun 21, 2010
" wrote one online reader of the Global Times, a popular tabloid."We're so well-behaved, doing whatever the United States asks of us," wondered another, sarcastically. Reuters Join the conversation 8 people are reading this now. . . 60 people read this 6 people read this 1 people read this 90 people read this 23 people read this Related Coverage China moves to dampen expectations that its newly announced plans to ... CHINA has moved to damp down expectations that its plans to stop pegging ...... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Female viagra' rejected Jun 21, 2010
Flibanserin, the latest effort to come up with a female counterpart to the wildly popular male erectile dysfunction pill Viagra, works on brain chemicals to treat pre-menopausal women with a low sex drive, according to the maker. To date, the drug known by the commercial name Girosa has not been approved for sale in any country, in contrast to treatments for male sexual dysfunction. (iAfrica.com)
Oil jumps as investor confidence gets a boost Jun 21, 2010
" Oil has jumped from $US64 a barrel on May 25 as fears have eased that Europe's debt crisis will brake global economic growth. In other Nymex trading, heating oil rose 3.02 US cents to $US2.1591 a gallon, gasoline gained 3.24 US cents to $US2.180 a gallon and natural gas jumped 7.2 US cents to $US5.069 per 1000 cubic feet. Brent crude was up $US1.18 at $US79.40 on the ICE futures exchange. AP Join the conversation 2 people are reading this now. . . 104 people read this 50 people read this 1... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Erectile dysfunction may be symptom of heart disease Jun 21, 2010
ERECTILE dysfunction is an important early warning sign for heart disease and diabetes, researchers say ... An analysis by Melbourne researchers, published in the Medical Journal of Australia yesterday, shows that men aged 20 years and older diagnosed with erectile dysfunction had more than double the incidence of cardiovascular events than those without the condition ... After the first significant episode of erectile dysfunction in men aged 55 and older, 2 per cent had a major stroke or heart... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Erectile dysfunction often precedes heart attacks: Cardiologist Jun 20, 2010
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven out of 10 men admitted to the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for heart attack suffered erectile dysfunction (ED) earlier, a cardiologist at the hospital said. Dr Ramesh Singh Veeriah said that a study conducted last year involving 111 sexually active men and admitted to the UMMC for heart attack demonstrated that 75. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fox on Sex: Naked Girls Reading Jun 19, 2010
Bill HemmerMartha MacCallum. Brenda Buttner Neil Cavuto David Asman. (Fox News)
Is Male Menopause Real? Yes, But... Jun 19, 2010
Three key symptoms are generally associated with low testosterone: erectile dysfunction, reduced sex drive, and decreased frequency of morning erection. Six non-sexual symptoms are also associated with the diagnosis, according to the study: difficulty in engaging in vigorous physical activity, inability to walk about a half of a mile, difficulty bending down, low energy, tiredness, and just feeling sad. (CBS News -- Health)
The male menopause is no myth, but it is rare say researchers Jun 19, 2010
Three sexual symptoms - poor morning erection, low levels of sexual desire and erectile dysfunction were linked to low testosterone levels. Depression, fatigue and an inability to perform sexual activity were also linked. (BBC News -- Health)
Top 10 sex myths revealed Jun 19, 2010
Often, early ejaculation in men who are in their 30s or older is a co-symptom of erectile dysfunction or fatigue, poor cardiovascular conditioning, depression, anxiety, or neurological symptoms ... The seventh myth is about how, if all else fails, Viagra and other similar oral medications can treat erectile dysfunction. (India Times, India)
Obesity Adds To Sex Problems Jun 18, 2010
Fat men also reported a higher rate of erectile dysfunction. Experts interviewed nearly 10,000 French men and women aged 18 to 69 about their sexual experiences and analyzed the results based on their body mass index. (KIRO TV, WA)
"Female Viagra" a Flop, Says FDA Panel Jun 18, 2010
Flibanserin's manufacturer, German firm Boehringer Ingelheim, maintains that the drug provides an option for women with what doctors call "hypoactive sexual desire disorder, noting that current options are "extremely limited," according to the . Even if flibanserin is approved by the FDA, some doubt that women will flock to the drug, which must be taken on a daily basis. In contrast, men with erectile dysfunction need to take Viagra or similar drugs only in advance of sexual activity. "Both of... (CBS News -- Health)
Doubts About 'Male Menopause' Criteria Jun 18, 2010
Based on a random sample of more than 3,000 European men, British researchers found that only three symptoms fewer morning erections, fewer sexual thoughts, and erectile dysfunction were consistently related to low levels of the male sex hormone. As one press release put it, the "researchers unzip symptoms" of the condition. (Newsmax)
Low Testosterone in Older Men Less Common Than Thought Jun 18, 2010
Three sexual symptoms -- less frequent morning erections, lower sex drive and erectile dysfunction -- were more robustly related to testosterone levels ... "We know very well that erectile dysfunction is complicated. It's associated with other co-morbidities and the ability to regain normal erectile function is often not successfully treated with just testosterone.". (MEDLINEplus)
Symptoms of 'Male Menopause' Unzipped Jun 18, 2010
The team found that only nine of the 32 candidate symptoms were actually associated with low testosterone levels, the most important being the three sexual symptoms -- decreased frequency of morning erection, decreased frequency of sexual thoughts (sex drive), and erectile dysfunction. The study concluded that the presence of all three sexual symptoms, together with low testosterone levels, was required to establish a diagnosis of late-onset hypogonadism, although other non-sexual symptoms may... (Science Daily)
Why Do So Many Drugs Make Us Dizzy and Nauseous? Jun 18, 2010
Medicines for erectile dysfunction and depression tend to get big campaigns, and they happen to cause dizziness, headaches, and nausea. Another factor is over-reporting of certain side effects. (Slate)
No green light for libido-boosting drug: US FDA Jun 17, 2010
Lack of desire is the most common sexual problem in women aged 30 to 60, just as erectile dysfunction is the most common sexual disorder among men in the same age bracket, researchers said ... Lack of desire is the most common sexual problem in women aged 30 to 60, just as erectile dysfunction is the most common sexual disorder among men in the same age bracket, researchers said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
ARCHIVES: Couples' sex affected, for better or worse, by weight Jun 17, 2010
There is a growing amount of evidence that obesity in men is linked to erectile dysfunction, Berkowitz says. And some men may also be on libido-lowering medications, he says. (USA Today -- News)
FDA Questions Safety of 'Female Viagra'... Jun 17, 2010
The panel of outside medical experts will vote whether to recommend flibanserin called "female Viagra" or "pink Viagra," after Inc.'s blue pill to treat erectile dysfunction in men for approval. The FDA usually follows the panel's recommendation. (The Drudge Report)
Researchers zero in on 'male menopause' symptoms Jun 17, 2010
Out of nine symptoms associated with the disease, the three most important included decreased frequency of morning erection, decreased frequency of sexual thoughts (or sex drive), and erectile dysfunction, the researchers said. These symptoms together with low testosterone levels are required to establish a diagnosis of late-onset hypogonadism, or male menopause, they added in the study. (Yahoo! Asia News)
