Selecting an Individualized Treatment Approach: The Predictive Value of Erotic Stimulation and Nocturnal Erections for Efficacy of Tadalafil and Cure in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022 PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate two modes of Rigiscan for predicting tadalafil response, and to identify which Rigiscan variables are the most efficient at making these predictions.MethodsAll patients received at least two rounds of nocturnal penile ...
Zhiwei Liu +6 more
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Clinical performance of a novel brief erectile dysfunction scale and comparison with the international index of erectile function-5 [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a novel brief erectile dysfunction (ED) scale to serve as a rapid clinical tool for grading ED severity, thereby providing a more concise and efficient diagnostic instrument for routine practice.MethodsA total of 528 ...
Chengxu Cao +6 more
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Homocysteine levels correlate with AVSS-RigiScan test parameters in men with erectile dysfunction [PDF]
Basic and Clinical Andrology, 2023 Background Although elevated homocysteine levels have been shown to affect penile erection, the relationship between homocysteine and erection at the tip or base of the penis has not been extensively studied.
Xin Qian +5 more
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Shedding light on night‐time erections: Determining the feasibility of nocturnal erection detection with penile transdermal light reflection of haemoglobin [PDF]
BJUI CompassObjectives Utilizing penile saturation and temperature measurements presents a promising avenue for the development of an innovative sensor system aimed at nocturnal erection detection.
Evelien J. Trip +4 more
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Association between sleep quality and nocturnal erection monitor by RigiScan in erectile dysfunction patients: a prospective study using fitbit charge 2 [PDF]
Basic and Clinical Andrology, 2023 Background Few studies were conducted to explore the association between sleep quality and nocturnal erection. Here, we intended to explore the association between sleep quality and nocturnal erection monitor when conducting nocturnal erection monitor ...
Yuyang Zhang +6 more
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Journal of Advanced Research, 2018 Sildenafil enhances the nitric oxide–cGMP pathway of erection, which is claimed to have a role in nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity (NPTR). This study aimed to find whether RigiScan can predict the response to sildenafil among erectile dysfunction
Ahmed F State
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‘Feeling Hot’: Exploring the feasibility of nocturnal erection detection through penile temperature measurements [PDF]
BJUI CompassObjectives The observational ‘Feeling Hot’ study aims to evaluate the feasibility of employing overnight penile temperature measurements for the detection of nocturnal erections, thereby contributing to the advancement and modernization of a non‐invasive
Hille J. Torenvlied +5 more
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Wearable E-Textile and CNT Sensor Wireless Measurement System for Real-Time Penile Erection Monitoring [PDF]
Sensors, 2021 Erection measurements are the most important indicator of male urological disease diagnosis, treatment, and results. Rigiscan has been used widely in studies and diagnoses for nocturnal penile tumescence for evaluating erectile dysfunction by measuring ...
Yongki Heo +5 more
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Primary Research on Correlation between Erectile Function Assessment through International Index of Erectile Function Score and Nocturnal Penile Tumescence and Rigidity Measurements in Men with Erectile Dysfunction [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
F1000ResearchIntroduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately 40% of men; however, the true prevalence remains uncertain owing to various factors. Diagnosing ED is challenging, and tools like the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and its ...
Ponco Birowo +6 more
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Consecutive nightly measurements are needed for accurate evaluation of nocturnal erectile capacity when the first-night laboratory recording is abnormal [PDF]
Asian Journal of Andrology, 2020 Multiple measurements of nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity (NPTR) are widely accepted as a method to differentiate psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) from organic ED.
Zi-Jun Zou +10 more
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