Erectile Dysfunction News and Research

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Positive results from REVIVE, a phase 3 pivotal study of avanafil announced

VIVUS, Inc. today announced positive results from REVIVE (TA-301), a phase 3 pivotal study evaluating the safety and efficacy of avanafil, an investigational drug candidate for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED), in 646 patients.

18 Nov 2009

Sildenafil improves heart function in youngsters with single ventricle congenital heart disease

Heart function significantly improved in children and young adults with single ventricle congenital heart disease who have had the Fontan operation following treatment with sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension, say researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

18 Nov 2009

IntelGenx completes first successful human study of an anti-migraine film

IntelGenx Corp. is pleased to announce the results of a clinical pilot study that suggests IntelGenx has successfully developed a product that is bioequivalent to a leading branded anti-migraine therapy. The product (INT008) has been developed using IntelGenx's proprietary immediate release film "VersaFilm" drug delivery technology. VersaFilm provides a patent-protected method of formulating in a convenient and discrete dosage form.

17 Nov 2009

BioSante Pharmaceuticals applauds Boehringer Ingelheim for developing a therapy to treat HSDD

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company developing products for female sexual health, including LibiGel® for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), applauds the efforts of Boehringer Ingelheim to develop a therapy to treat this unmet medical need.

17 Nov 2009

Antidepressant drug is effective in treating women with low libido

The drug flibanserin, which was originally created as an antidepressant, is effective in treating women with low libido, pooled results from three separate clinical trials have found.

17 Nov 2009

First human study to measure effects of BPA on male reproductive system

High levels of workplace exposure to Bisphenol-A may increase the risk of reduced sexual function in men, according to a Kaiser Permanente study appearing in the journal Human Reproduction, published by Oxford Journals.

11 Nov 2009

Can American ginseng relieve health problems?

With the current outbreak of influenza-like illnesses, many people are trying to boost their immune systems with supplements. Ginseng is often a key ingredient, but its therapeutic use may extend far beyond that. Researchers are now investigating whether ginseng can help relieve health problems ranging from diabetes to depression to erectile dysfunction.

5 Nov 2009

Scientists develop technique to predict new target diseases for existing drugs

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco have developed and experimentally tested a technique to predict new target diseases for existing drugs.

4 Nov 2009

FDA-approved drug PEG-ADA shows positive results in relieving major complication of priapism

Thousands of men are afflicted with an embarrassing and painful condition that triggers spontaneous, long-lasting erections. There are limited treatment options, but a solution could be on the way thanks to new research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

31 Oct 2009

Dr. Dennis Lin retains Adam Kluger Public Relations to promote his psychiatric practice

Adam Kluger Public Relations (www.adamklugerpr.com) announced today that Dr. Dennis Lin, MD (www.drdennismd.com) has retained the New York based boutique PR firm to provide media support and to promote his psychiatric practice which specializes in sexology, sexual relationships, interpersonal difficulties and couples therapy.

26 Oct 2009

Japanese Ministry approves marketing of AMS800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter in Japan

American Medical Systems®, a leading provider of world-class devices and therapies for both male and female pelvic health, today announced that it has received clearance from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) to market and distribute its AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) in Japan, effective September 7, 2009.

23 Oct 2009

Oxygen Biotherapeutics announces its expanded product development plan

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. announced its expanded product development plan.

21 Oct 2009

Update from Endo Pharmaceuticals regarding its New Drug Application for FORTESTA

Endo Pharmaceuticals today announced that it received a Complete Response letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the New Drug Application (NDA) for FORTESTA(TM) (testosterone) 2% Gel for men diagnosed with low testosterone (Low T), also known as hypogonadism.

19 Oct 2009

Co-promotion agreement to promote Prosed DS to urologists and retail pharmacists

Timm Medical Technologies, Inc., a specialist Urology company, announced today its exclusive co-promotion agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Swiss-based biopharmaceutical company, for Prosed® DS (methenamine, phenyl salicylate, methylene blue, benzoic acid, hyoscyamine sulfate) in the United States.

15 Oct 2009

National Institutes of Health grants $12 million to WCDRC for obesity research

The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center (WCDRC) recently received six research grants from the National Institutes of Health - totaling more than $12 million in funding - that will support the work of researchers focused on the prevention and treatment of obesity.

15 Oct 2009

Medtronic commences study of the Zotarolimus-Eluting Peripheral Stent System for treating erectile dysfunction

Medtronic, Inc., announced today the initiation of a feasibility study of an interventional treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) that uses a specially-designed drug-eluting stent system.

14 Oct 2009

Use of minimally invasive procedures for radical prostatectomy has advantages as well as complications

New research indicates that the use of minimally invasive procedures (including the use of robotic assistance) for radical prostatectomy, which have increased significantly in recent years, may shorten hospital stays and decrease respiratory and surgical complications, but may also result in an increased rate of certain complications, including incontinence and erectile dysfunction, according to a study in the October 14 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on surgical care.

14 Oct 2009

Roche scientist honored with 2009 Meienhofer Award for excellence in peptide chemistry

Waleed Danho, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Leader at Roche was honored last week as the 2009 recipient of the Meienhofer Award for excellence in peptide chemistry at the international peptide symposium, RCCPS (http://www.rochecolorado.com/PeptideSymp09/).

8 Oct 2009

LA BioMed granted $1.3M for investigating ESAI's KRONOS IV in correcting erectile dysfunction

Las Vegas-based Endogenous Stem Cells Activators Inc. (ESAI) announced today that it will award a $1.3 million grant to Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LABioMed) for pre-clinical studies aimed at activating penile endogenous (adult) stem cells with the company's drug, KRONOS IV.

5 Oct 2009

Fifth SEEM anniversary meeting to be held in Belgrade

On 9 and 10 October the anniversary South Eastern European Meeting (SEEM) will be held in the Yugoslav Drama Theatre (Jugoslovensko Dramsko Pozoriste) in Belgrade (RS). Professor Michael Marberger (Vienna, AT), chairman of the Regional Office of the European Association of Urology: "For the 5th time the SEEM will provide a platform where new experimental and clinical work from the region is presented to an international audience".

5 Oct 2009

Erectile Dysfunction News and Research

Latest Erectile Dysfunction News and Research

Positive results from REVIVE, a phase 3 pivotal study of avanafil announced

Sildenafil improves heart function in youngsters with single ventricle congenital heart disease

IntelGenx completes first successful human study of an anti-migraine film

BioSante Pharmaceuticals applauds Boehringer Ingelheim for developing a therapy to treat HSDD

Antidepressant drug is effective in treating women with low libido

First human study to measure effects of BPA on male reproductive system

Can American ginseng relieve health problems?

Scientists develop technique to predict new target diseases for existing drugs

FDA-approved drug PEG-ADA shows positive results in relieving major complication of priapism

Dr. Dennis Lin retains Adam Kluger Public Relations to promote his psychiatric practice

Japanese Ministry approves marketing of AMS800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter in Japan

Oxygen Biotherapeutics announces its expanded product development plan

Update from Endo Pharmaceuticals regarding its New Drug Application for FORTESTA

Co-promotion agreement to promote Prosed DS to urologists and retail pharmacists

National Institutes of Health grants $12 million to WCDRC for obesity research

Medtronic commences study of the Zotarolimus-Eluting Peripheral Stent System for treating erectile dysfunction

Use of minimally invasive procedures for radical prostatectomy has advantages as well as complications

Roche scientist honored with 2009 Meienhofer Award for excellence in peptide chemistry

LA BioMed granted $1.3M for investigating ESAI's KRONOS IV in correcting erectile dysfunction

Fifth SEEM anniversary meeting to be held in Belgrade

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