Primary Erectile Dysfunction [PDF]
We evaluated 67 patients 18 to 60 years old (mean age 28.5 years) with primary erectile dysfunction (absence of full sustained erections since early childhood or puberty) using a multidisciplinary approach. Organic causes of the erectile dysfunction were found in 57 of the 67 patients (85 per cent): 12 (18 per cent) had neurological, 35 (52 per cent ...
Stief, Christian Georg+3 more
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Hemodynamics of a Bileaflet Mechanical Heart Valve with Different Levels of Dysfunction [PDF]
Heart disease is one of leading causes of mortality worldwide. Healthy heart valves are key for proper heart function. When these valves dysfunction, a replacement is often necessary in severe cases. The current study presents an investigation of the pulsatile blood flow through a bileaflet mechanical heart valve (BMHV) where one leaflet is healthy and
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The Role of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise in Erectile Dysfunction [PDF]
PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the role or applicability of pelvic floor muscle exercise for erectile dysfunction. METHODS This narrative review was conducted by searching terms such as “erectile dysfunction”, “erection dysfunction”, “sexual ...
Kwang Lae Kim
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Predicting erectile dysfunction after treatment for localized prostate cancer [PDF]
While the 10-year survival rate for localized prostate cancer patients is very good (>98%), side effects of treatment may limit quality of life significantly. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common burden associated with increasing age as well as prostate cancer treatment.
arxiv
Endocan and Erectile Dysfunction [PDF]
Endothelial dysfunction (ED) occurs early in the development of atherosclerosis. Predictors of vascular risk including obesity, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are associated with both vascular endothelial and ED. Endocan is a novel marker of endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and atherosclerosis.
Sevket Balta, Dimitri P. Mikhailidis
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Deep Learning (DL)-based Automatic Segmentation of the Internal Pudendal Artery (IPA) for Reduction of Erectile Dysfunction in Definitive Radiotherapy of Localized Prostate Cancer [PDF]
Background and purpose: Radiation-induced erectile dysfunction (RiED) is commonly seen in prostate cancer patients. Clinical trials have been developed in multiple institutions to investigate whether dose-sparing to the internal-pudendal-arteries (IPA) will improve retention of sexual potency.
arxiv
Transsphenoidal surgery for prolactinomas in male patients: a retrospective study
Male patients with prolactinomas usually present with typical hyperprolactinemia symptoms, including sexual dysfunction and infertility. However, clinical factors related to sexual dysfunction and surgical outcomes in these patients remain unclear.
Wei-Jie Su+8 more
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Erectile dysfunction: A hidden epidemic
Erectile dysfunction is commonly faced by men with cardiovascular disease. We aimed to determine the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in patients with cardiovascular disease risk factors in Singapore.
Jonathan Yap+4 more
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Prevalence and determinants of erectile dysfunction in Santos, southeastern Brazil
CONTEXT: Recent population-based surveys suggest that the prevalence of erectile dysfunction is between 30% and 56% among men over the age of 40. Most of these studies, however, are from the United States or Europe.
Edson Duarte Moreira Júnior+3 more
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Erectile dysfunction in migraine in Indian patients
Background: Migraine is one of the common causes of primary headache worldwide. Migraine headaches significantly affect family and social activities. Migraine also impacts the sexual function of the sufferers.
S C Nemichandra+4 more
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