Sat,25 February 2012
Dr. Y. Mark Hong, with Affiliated Urologists, a specialist in men's health issues explained the latest treatment options for one of the most common conditions affecting men today: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (also known as Enlarged Prostate).
Dr. Hong brought clarity to a condition that effects over 8.4 million men above the age of 50 in the United States. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a natural, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. Symptoms of BPH include frequent urination, weak flow, and interrupted sleep--factors that can significantly impact a man's qua
Thu,23 February 2012
Rats with erectile dysfunction that were injected with a gene therapy vector containing either of two nerve growth factors were able to regain normal function after four weeks, according to a study conducted by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers. These findings were presented at the 10th annual meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy, at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle. ED is the repeated inability to achieve or maintain an erection necessary for sexual intercourse.
Because of the variability of sy
Sat,11 February 2012
Ignorance of health risks, failing to see the doctor, and terrible health habits are major reasons why men live almost 6 years less than their wives and sisters. Women live on average 79.4 years, but men only make it to 73.6 years. Black men fare the worst, barely living long enough to collect Social Security. According to 1997 figures in the National Vital Statistics Report, they live an average of 67.2 years. Black women live to an average age of 74.7 years.
The major causes of death for men -- heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, suicide, accidents, and violence -- are pa
Thu,09 February 2012
Because the course of Peyronie's disease is different in each patient and because some patients experience improvement without treatment, medical experts suggest waiting 1 to 2 years or longer before attempting to correct it surgically. During that wait, patients often are willing to undergo treatments whose effectiveness has not been proven.
Some researchers have given men with Peyronie's disease vitamin E orally in small-scale studies and have reported improvements. Yet, no controlled studies have established the effectiveness of vitamin E therapy. Similar inconclusive
Mon,23 January 2012
Rats with erectile dysfunction, that were injected with a gene therapy vector containing either of two nerve growth factors were able to regain normal function after four weeks, according to a study conducted by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers. These findings were presented at the 10th annual meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy, at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle. erectile dysfunction is the repeated inability to achieve or maintain an erection necessary for sexual intercourse.
Thu,19 January 2012
Urogenital Chlamydia - is one of the most common diseases, sexually transmitted infections. According to AL Mashkilleyson et al. [1995] chlamydia in Russia is the second most common illness from influenza.
Intrigue urogenital chlamydia is that patients often do not notice the manifestations of this disease, so there is little pronounced. At the same time, this disease gives a lot of complications and easily treated.
Called disease chlamydia trahomatis (Chlamidia trachomatis). Originally chlamydia considered large viruses because they can reprodu
Tue,17 January 2012
Herpes is known to mankind since ancient times. The name "herpes" (translated from the Greek word "steal") was given to the disease at about the 100th BC Herodotus. The term "herpes" Herodotus called fever, accompanied by the appearance of the skin and mucous membranes of blisters.
There are about 8 types of herpes viruses, but the genitals affect only two of them: herpes simplex viruses type 1 and 2. The first type refers labial herpes. Despite its name, it affects both the mucous membranes and skin of the face (lips, nose, eyes), and genitals. It
Mon,05 December 2011
Testosterone gels may offer frail, old men a chance to regain some of their youthful vigor, but the effects fade away as soon as they stop treatment, British researchers report. While hardly surprising, the findings slash hopes that a short hormone boost would break the vicious circle of muscle loss, fatigue and disability that blunts the quality of life for some seniors.
The exact medical definition of frailty is still up in the air, so it's hard to say how many elderly are affected, although it's likely to be a minority.
But for those men and women, the consequences can
Wed,26 October 2011
People with HIV can reduce the risk of infecting their sex partners by more than 90 % if they start treatment with antiretroviral drugs when their immune system is still relatively healthy, researchers announced.
The study, which included 1,763 mostly heterosexual couples from 9 countries, was supposed to last until 2015, but the results were released early because of the significance of the findings. The research confirmed a belief held by many scientists and physicians — that starting drug therapy early can help to limit rates of transmission of the virus that causes AIDS.
Wed,26 October 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on manufacturers of over-the-counter products that claim to treat, cure or prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
The agencies jointly sent letters to companies including Medavir, Herpaflor, Viruxo, C-Cure and Never An Outbreak, warning that their products are unproven and violate federal law, the FDA said in a news release issued Tuesday.
"These products are dangerous because they are targeted to patients with serious conditions, where treatment options proven to be safe a |
