Mens Health

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction.

menshealth — 2007-11-21

The successful launch and commercialization of the selective PDE5 inhibitor (PDE5I) sildenafil transformed the treatment of ED, not only by providing an effective, well tolerated oral ED therapy, but also by fostering greater candour about the problem among men.

UPMC Study finds men with enlarged prostate can benefit from Botox injections

menshealth — 2007-11-21

ATLANTA , May 23, 2006 � When researchers at the Chang Gung University Medical College, Taiwan and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine injected botulinum toxin A, or Botox, into the prostate gland of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition commonly referred to as enlarged prostate, they found that it eased symptoms and improved quality of life.

Free-electron laser targets fat

menshealth — 2007-11-21

Fat may have finally met its match: laser light. Researchers at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) have shown, for the first time, that a laser can preferentially heat lipid-rich tissues, or fat, in the body without harming the overlying skin. Laser therapies based on the new research could treat a variety of health conditions, including severe acne, atherosclerotic plaque, and unwanted cellulite.

Older drinkers at risk

menshealth — 2007-11-21

A UCLA study has determined older men who have as few as two drinks weekly and who have diseases that are worsened by alcohol have a high death rate.

Cholesterol risk factor for ED

menshealth — 2007-11-21

Elevated serum lipids are the most important risk factors for the development of ED.

Efficacy of sertraline hydrochloride in treatment of premature ejaculation

menshealth — 2007-11-21

From International Journal of Impotence Research

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are increasingly used to treat premature ejaculation. We report a large prospective placebo-controlled crossover study of sertraline in premature ejaculation (PE)

Male Health

menshealth — 2007-11-21

We men are a rather unhealthy lot. We are behind the eightball from day one. The infant mortality rate for males is higher than that of females, and at all ages male mortality is higher than female mortality.