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FDA extends review period for Endo Pharmaceuticals' testosterone undecanoate

Endo Pharmaceuticals announced today that it has been informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the agency has extended its review period for its long-acting testosterone undecanoate injection for men diagnosed with hypogonadism, from Sept. 2, 2009 to Dec. 2, 2009.

3 Sep 2009

Rizer XL's male enhancement formula increases sexual desire, pleasure and performance

Increasing pressure on men to perform sexually and higher expectations of men's sexual performance from women has led to an astounding rise in sales, says Rizer XL, the leading provider of premium male enhancement pills.

27 Aug 2009

Studies reveal that obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction

Obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction (ED), likely caused by atherosclerosis-related hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as well as hormonal changes associated with obesity, as described in a timely article published in Obesity and Weight Management, a journalzine published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

25 Aug 2009

P&G's global pharmaceuticals business sold to Warner Chilcott for $3.1 billion

The Procter & Gamble Company and Warner Chilcott plc today announced an agreement for the sale of P&G's global pharmaceuticals business to Warner Chilcott for an up-front cash payment of $3.1 billion.

24 Aug 2009

Saskatchewan government makes insulin detemir more accessible to residents

The Canadian Diabetes Association applauds the Government of Saskatchewan for increasing access to insulin detemir for residents of Saskatchewan living with diabetes. Insulin detemir, also known as Levemir, has been added to the Saskatchewan Drug Formulary, under Exception Drug Status (EDS) effective July 1, 2009. As well, the updated formulary now includes NovoRapid-NOO, Apidra-AVT and Humalog-LIL within its Revised Exception Drug Status Criteria.

20 Aug 2009

VIVUS reports Q2 2009 financials

VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

11 Aug 2009

Scientists investigate health benefits of molecule associated with male sexual arousal

Medical scientists at the University of Leicester are investigating how signalling molecules known to control blood pressure and penile erection act to regulate brain function and which have potential for treatments of migraine, chronic pain, epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease.

24 Jun 2009

New perspective on the causes, effects and potential treatment of sexual dysfunction

Couples' treatment for sexual problems and other innovative approaches to improving sexual health for men and women are on the agenda of sexual medicine experts.

23 Jun 2009

Light therapy as a treatment for sexual dysfunctions

Although we are still far from knowing exactly where and how the pineal suppressive role is exerted, the fact that the gland exerts an inhibitory function on the reproductive axis is widely accepted. In fact, the pineal seems to exert its hormonal effect at different levels of the reproductive axis, both at the hypothalamic-pituitary level and at the gonadal level, where melatonin receptors have also been found.

9 Jun 2009

Tadalafil may improve lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia

Relative symptom improvement in the IPSS also was significantly better in the tadalafil group. At the end of the study, the proportion of obstructed patients in the placebo group increased, while the proportion in the tadalafil group decreased.

26 Apr 2009

Statins may benefit men with prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction or lower urinary tract symptoms

Several new studies presented at the American Urological Association's (AUA) 104th Annual Scientific Meeting suggest that the use of statins - commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol - may benefit men with prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction or lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

26 Apr 2009

Generics less effective than branded counterparts in treating lower urinary tract symptoms

Men taking generic drugs may be more likely to have less effective results and more adverse events than if they were using branded medications, according to new data from researchers in New York.

26 Apr 2009

Nanoparticles applied to skin offer hope for erection problems

Cutaneous application of nanoparticles may offer a new means of delivering drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), according to findings presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA).

26 Apr 2009

Study examines benefits of psychosocial intervention for prostate cancer patients prior to surgery

Brief stress management sessions prior to and immediately after surgery may have both short- and long-term benefit for men undergoing a radical prostatectomy for early-stage prostate cancer, according to research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

6 Apr 2009

Pre-surgical stress management improves mood, quality of life

6 Apr 2009

Selected men with low-risk prostate cancer have good clinical outcomes without immediate treatment

A multi-center study of prostate cancer patients appearing in today's Journal of Urology recommends that for some men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer, opting not to initially receive treatment can be safe if they are closely monitored.

16 Mar 2009

Male lumpectomy - first line treatment for prostate cancer

The so-called "male lumpectomy" - a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment for prostate cancer - is as effective as surgery in destroying diseased tumors and can be considered a first-line treatment for patients of all risk levels and particularly those who have failed radiation, according to studies released at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 34th Annual Scientific Meeting.

10 Mar 2009

Erectile Dysfunction News and Research

Latest Erectile Dysfunction News and Research

FDA extends review period for Endo Pharmaceuticals' testosterone undecanoate

Rizer XL's male enhancement formula increases sexual desire, pleasure and performance

Studies reveal that obese men are at increased risk for erectile dysfunction

P&G's global pharmaceuticals business sold to Warner Chilcott for $3.1 billion

Saskatchewan government makes insulin detemir more accessible to residents

VIVUS reports Q2 2009 financials

Scientists investigate health benefits of molecule associated with male sexual arousal

New perspective on the causes, effects and potential treatment of sexual dysfunction

Light therapy as a treatment for sexual dysfunctions

Tadalafil may improve lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia

Statins may benefit men with prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction or lower urinary tract symptoms

Generics less effective than branded counterparts in treating lower urinary tract symptoms

Nanoparticles applied to skin offer hope for erection problems

Study examines benefits of psychosocial intervention for prostate cancer patients prior to surgery

Pre-surgical stress management improves mood, quality of life

Selected men with low-risk prostate cancer have good clinical outcomes without immediate treatment

Male lumpectomy - first line treatment for prostate cancer

Increasing risk of HIV among seniors

Erectile dysfunction doubles the risk of heart disease

Men in 40's with erectile dysfunction at double risk of heart disease

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Erectile Dysfunction News and Research

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