Good news for men living with an enlarged prostate: clinicians have developed a novel way to treat Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) without sacrificing sexual function. On June 30, 2023, the FDA announced its approval of Optilume BPH for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. “The next-generation Optilume BPH Catheter System offers a safe and effective new, […]

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A case report of persistent visual toxicity following a high dose of sildenafil citrate was recently discussed in an article published in Retinal Cases and Brief Reports. Sildenafil citrate, the generic name for Viagra, is a drug used for erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, and off-label for Raynaud phenomenon. The usual dose range for these conditions […]

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Erectile dysfunction is a very common condition with many risk factors shared with cardiovascular disease. Researchers investigate whether erectile dysfunction can predict future cardiovascular disease. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to maintain an erection that can have broader negative effects than just sexual satisfaction. Though not typically discussed, it is a very common condition […]

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A Turkish research group investigated the association between erectile dysfunction and ABO blood types and found that A, B, and AB blood types were associated with a higher risk for erectile dysfunction compared to an O blood type.   Erectile function is sustained by a healthy vascular system. Research has shown that coronary artery disease […]

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