MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'erectile dysfunction'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:34 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158919&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F820111 Erectile dysfunction can be an early indicator for heart disease in men. Dr. Terry Mason, Cook County Hospitals, calls erectile dysfunction the "canary in the coal mine." He says it can be a leading indicator of not only heart disease, but other diseases as well. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158919 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:00:00 +0100 5158919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992996&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FIKpuqSGxcXI%2F Good morning, everyone. And how are you today? Another beautiful morning is rising over the Pharmalot corporate campus. However, we will be rolling in the sidewalks early as we prepare for a long weekend on this side of the pond. Our modest agenda includes a dip in the pool, hanging with the short people, catching up on some research (with thanks to our sources) and one of our favorite sports - hunting for mice. What about you? Anything special planned? Maybe a ride in the country, a barbecue in the backyard or how about a day at the beach? This will be Independence Day, after all, so perhaps this is a good time to think of suggestions for trimming the national debt. The symbolism is heavy, yes? Whatever you do, have a great time and be safe. See you soon… Glaxo Kicks Off Sale Of OTC... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992996 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:50:16 +0100 4992996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893662&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2255 Men, You’re on the Penis Clock Women say, “the actual vaginal penetration should last for 7 to 20 minutes” but that is after 20 minutes to an hour of foreplay!  Normal men last around 7 minutes, and when asked, “we can just skip that really.” Minute Man While women do like intercourse to last longer than most men do, it depends on whether the sex is enjoyable or painful.  Some men however suffer their own mental pain, and those are the guys who worry about climaxing too fast.  According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine premature ejaculation is characterized by:  Ejaculation that always or nearly always occurs within one minute or less of vaginal penetration or immediate ejaculation upon entering the vagina! Caveman Sex – When did th... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893662 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:42:56 +0100 4893662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872242&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2102 Old Yeller’s Sniffing the Feller A study shows that dogs can be trained to detect Prostate Cancer by smelling urine! Prostate Cancer gives an odor quite distinct from other bodily perfumes, which is pretty cool.  Rumor is the White House Press Corp are training the dogs based on their expertise in having their noses in President Obama’s backside these past two years. Royal Arse News – Pippa Mania Before the Royal Wedding took place, Palace security had bomb sniffing dogs everywhere making sure things were safe.  During the ceremony there was some commotion and apparently it took three “Bobby’s” to get one of the dogs away from Pippa’s backside. Apparently the powder sniffing dog had been cross-trained to smell for heavy metals too, and since Pi... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872242 Thu, 26 May 2011 06:51:35 +0100 4872242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841983&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FwGS0Lq_faZk%2F For the second time in the past year, a study has been released indicating that the little blue impotence pill can not only make one hard, but hard of hearing. To be specific, the trio of popular meds for erectile dysfunction - Viagra, Cialis and Levitra - were linked to 47 suspected cases of sensorineural hearing loss – a rapid loss of hearing in one or both ears that can become permanent, according to a study in The Laryngoscope. The UK researchers reviewed info from published literature and regulatory reports around the globe for incidents that may have been triggered by the pills. They found that hearing loss occurred within 24 hours of ingestion in nearly 67 percent of the cases, with Pfizer’s Viagra accounting for more than half of the total. The average age of those affected... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841983 Thu, 19 May 2011 12:52:19 +0100 4841983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829306&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FYitdjBO2xI8%2F Hello, everyone, and welcome to the working week. We hope the weekend was refreshing. Now, of course, the time has come to resume the routine of meetings and deadlines. To cope - yes - we are brewing the mandatory cup of stimulation. After all, this is Monday morning. And we know you can relate. So please join us. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits. Have a good one and stay in touch… US Supreme Court Declines To Hear Lilly Gemzar Patent Case (Bloomberg News) EMA Board Fails To Agree On A New CEO (Financial Times) Teva Buys Majority Stake In Japan’s Taiyo Pharma (Bloomberg News) Is Elan A Takeover Target? (The Irish Independent) Florida Man Sues Merck Over Propecia And Loss Of Sex Life (Lakeland Ledger) Sanofi Signs Crohn’s Disease Pact With Glenmark (Pharma Times) Glaxo To ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829306 Mon, 16 May 2011 12:05:19 +0100 4829306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714739&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpain-medicines-used-more-frequently-by-men-with-erectile-dysfunction%2F2011.04.15 The use of Motrin, Aleve and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) is associated with erectile dysfunction, according to a study by scientists affiliated with Kaiser Permanente. The apparent link surprised the scientists. They had hypothesized that the commonly used pain-killers would actually reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction since NSAIDS protect against heart disease, which has in turn been linked to the troubling condition. To reach their surprising conclusion, Steven Jacobsen and colleagues used data from Kaiser’s HealthConnect EHR, an associated pharmacy database, and self-reports about NSAID use and erectile dysfunction from an ethnically diverse population of 80,966 men between the ages of 45 and 69. After controlling for age, ethnicity, race, body mass index... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714739 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:35 +0100 4714739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631645&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FlNjB3RtxKFE%2F In recent weeks, lawsuits have been filed in the US and Canada by men who claim their sexual functioning dramatically decreased after taking the Merck Propecia pill that is used to treat hair loss (read one here). Now, a study has reported for the first time that the medicine does, indeed, cause persistent sexual dysfunction, contradicting information disseminated by the drugmaker. Here is the bottom line: the researchers interviewed 71 otherwise healthy men between the ages of 21 and 46 years old. These men reported the onset of sexual side effects associated with the use of the drug and in which symptoms continued for at least three months, despite having discontinued treatment. [The med, by the way, is called finasteride and Merck markets a higher dose called Proscar to treat enlarged p... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631645 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:48:33 +0100 4631645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631648&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FLb25IzA8q8M%2F Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? Gloomy skies are hovering over the Pharmalot corporate campus again. Nonetheless, our spirits remain sunny. You know the refrain: ‘Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.’ In other words, those meetings and deadlines may loom, but you will persevere. Meanwhile, please join us for, yes, that mandatory cup of stimulation and get ready to conquer the world. Have a good one and stay in touch… Merck Returns Blood Clot Drug to Portola (Reuters) Bayer Launches Melt-In-The-Mouth Impotence Pill In UK (Pharma Times) Abbott Settles HIV Drug Price Lawsuit With Pharmacies (Reuters) No Fracture Warnings Needed On OTC Heartburn Meds (Reuters) Canadian Access To Medicines Bill Stalls In Senate (Bridges Weekly) Amgen Say... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631648 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:59:01 +0100 4631648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4611004&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F56jJMRBUxuk%2F And so, another work will soon draw to a close. This is, of course, a signal to start daydreaming about weekend plans. Our agenda is modest: spending time with our assorted short people, catching up on some reading and promenading with the official Pharmalot mascots. What about you? Getting a headstart on spring cleaning? Perhaps there is time to take a walk in the park? Or plan the rest of your lives? Whatever you do, we hope you enjoy. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits. See you soon, everyone… Pfizer Sells A Chewable Viagra Tablet In Mexico (Reuters) FDA Rejects Lilly Drug For Alzheimer’s Test (Associated Press) Genzyme Warns EU Of Continued Thyrogen Shortage (Reuters) New Evidence That Avandia Is Riskier Than Actos (MedPage Today) Mylan Recalls Pills Over Labeling Mix Up (Ott... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4611004 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:46:59 +0100 4611004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592690&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FXgxfoXXmECM%2F How has Medicare been spending taxpayer dollars these last few years? What would you say if the federally funded health care program dished out more than $3.1 million to buy Pfizer’s Viagra and other impotence pills for seniors? Well, that’s what happened in 2007 and 2008, according to a new report from the US Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General. As you might imagine, this was not supposed to happen. Medicare “should not have covered these drugs,” George Reeb, acting deputy inspector general for audit services at the HHS wrote in a report released yesterday. And he recommended that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services work with the FDA to maintain and distribute a list of prohibited drugs. But what went wrong? The CMS bra... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592690 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:15:46 +0100 4592690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4472948&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-your-health-hinders-your-love-life%2F2011.02.13 This is the time of year when stores are filled with red hearts and other reminders that Valentine’s Day is approaching. It’s a mood booster, not to mention a nice break from all that winter grey (at least up here in Boston). After all, what would life be like without romance, love — and sex? Unfortunately, a variety of health problems — as well as some of the treatments for them — can get in the way of sexual desire and functioning. Here’s a quick look at some of the main sources of trouble and suggestions about what to try first. If these initial strategies don’t work, have a heart to heart with your doctor about what to do next. There may not be a quick fix for health-related sexual problems, but there are steps you can take to help ensure that you can still en... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4472948 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:00:26 +0100 4472948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470465&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2046 Do you have a Potty Mouth? Boys with the baddest breath may have the biggest erections! Giving your guy some mouthwash might make for a really good kiss, but later in the bedroom, it’s his erection you may miss! Why?  Well, bacteria in the mouth convert nitrates into nitrites, and when we swallow them, gastric acids convert nitrites into the essential metabolic chemical nitric oxide (N.O.). Nitric oxide can act as an antioxidant, but also the body uses it to keep arteries properly dilated. This is how Viagra works  - by raising nitric oxide levels and thereby easing blood flow to the penis.  So killing these important bacteria can have some significant side effects. Maybe we don’t kill the germs, we just mask the smell? Maybe a little gum might freshen the breath?  No... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470465 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:20:07 +0100 4470465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464702&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F-H6weXJzZa8%2F Wondering what to do this weekend? Well, since Valentine’s Day is almost here, perhaps this is time to head for the local cinema and consider a hot, if not romantic, topic - female sexual dysfunction. A new documentary, called Orgasm Inc., which received some notice last year when a pill for the affliction was rejected by an FDA panel (read this), has just opened in some theatres. And its appearance is likely to renew a debate about the extent to which FSD is truly a disorder, whether medication may be a feasible solution and the marketing message promoted by the pharmaceutical industry. Speaking of marketing, this is probably an opportune time to release such a film, given that sex appears to be on more minds than usual, at least if statistics are believed. Last year, more prescript... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464702 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:05:08 +0100 4464702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424446&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F9T5uMwVXXjQ%2F The list of product web sites that manage to get consumers to actually do something contains some very familiar names, such as Viagra, Nexium, Yaz and Lunesta. Of course, these are used to treat rather common concerns and all have, at one time or another, been widely advertised. Yet they also share something else in common - often, coupons are available, according to a recent survey that found, on average, 74 percent of consumers took some type of action after visiting a product web site. In other words, coupons appear to act as a motivator for following up in some fashion. “One thing we see when looking at satisfaction in years past is that there seems to be a high correlation beween satisfaction and a coupon,” says Meredith Ressi, president of Manhattan Research, which canvas... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424446 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:04:32 +0100 4424446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399739&cid=t_103709_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F6nk3-YcS4ck%2F Dr. Robi Ludwig So many of you have commented on Marye Audet’s post from 2008, The Celibate Marriage: Living Without Sex, that we thought it was high time for a follow-up. So I picked out six of your most intriguing, disturbing, and thought-provoking comments on the subject, and asked renowned psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig (you’ve probably seen her on TV), to weigh in on them. Of course, despite being a relationship expert, Dr. Robi can’t diagnose anyone’s relationship problems (be they physical, emotional, or sexual) via the Web, but in this case, her advice about celibacy in marriage is pretty spot-on. See what you think, and then sound off (anonymously, if you like) in our comments section, below. Blisstree Reader Comment: By Stuck
, 87 days ago I have been s... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399739 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:55:39 +0100 4399739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287492&cid=t_103709_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fhow-does-male-sexual-dysfunction.html Often an absolutely fertile male with a completely normal sperm count might not be able to ejaculate in his wife's vagina. Because he cannot make love he cannot make babies. Many males cannot produce an erection (erectile dysfunction, ED or impotence); while others can't attain an erection which is hard enough to achieve intravaginal penetration or ejaculation within the vagina.An older idea held that 80% of impotency issues were rooted in mental inhibition that could be treated with sex therapy and counseling. However modern day studies estimate that 50% result from physical causes which range from inadequate blood circulation to the penis, diabetes, neurologic defects, and hormonal complications.How can a doctor suspect a physical problem? By asking a basic question - Do you have wet dre... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287492 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:28:00 +0100 4287492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225651&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fviagra-website-goes-dark.html No, Viagra.com hasn't been the target of "distributed denial of service" attacks by "unknown hackers," nor has Amazon pulled the site from its servers following political pressure from Senator Joe Lieberman, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee. And Lieberman did NOT call for organizations hosting Viagra.com to terminate their relationship with the website.All that's not likely to happen because here in America we value the freedom of information and believe the first amendment applies to corporate speech as well as to individual speech.But Viagra.com has moved to the dark side and has become the first Rx drug site to use a black background, as far as I am aware (see screen shot below).Several weeks ago, I noticed a similarly dark Viagra print ad in a magazine (see "Be a Macho... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225651 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:26:00 +0100 4225651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205993&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1021 If I pull her finger and she passes gas, I’ll get an erection? The stink of flatulence and rotten eggs could provide a surprising lift for men. Hydrogen sulphide (smell of sewer gas) causes erections in rats and may one day provide an alternative to Viagra for men.  The verdict is unclear about the gassy female Viagra effect, but so far it seems women don’t seem to get turned on as much by farting men. The smell of sex is in the air – too bad you might vomit. How Viagra Farts Work The penis is packed with spongy tissue that produces an erection when it fills with blood. Nitric oxide (the blue spot to the left) helps relax the walls of arteries that supply the penis, allowing extra blood to flow in. Viagra works by blocking an enzyme that destroys NO. Farts seem to incre... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205993 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:04:56 +0100 4205993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190305&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D876 WHERE’S THE BEEF? Erection Failure Is a Disaster! But, there are some natural ways to help prevent this conversation, and perhaps might allow a guy to use those handy blue Viagra Pills only as backup.  A recent study suggests that pomegranate juice might be a healthy way to improve erectile dysfunction. The purple-reddish colored fruit has more anti-oxidants than red wine, green tea or blueberries, and is thought to have excellent anti-aging properties, with benefits for everything from wrinkle- free glowing skin to better heart and circulatory health. Nearly half of  men (47%) who drank a glass of pomegranate juice a day reported they got better erections and had better sex.  Drinking concentrated POM liquid decreases a chemical reactant in the blood called carbonyl malondi... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190305 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:12:22 +0100 4190305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4163062&cid=t_103709_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-functions-in-alcoholic-men%2F Image via Wikipedia Evaluation of Sexual Functions in Turkish Alcohol-Dependent Males Male alcoholics and men in recovery may suffer the effects of drinking and smoking. A study in 2008 was conducted to evaluate sexual functions of alcoholic men. The study found that; 47% of alcohol-dependent men had their first sexual experience before they were 18 years old, 64.4% had multiple partners, 1.7% experienced a sexually transmitted disease, 7.7% had a chronic disease, and 18.3% had pain during intercourse. 70.3% of participants had a mild erectile dysfunction, and 4.4% had a moderate erectile dysfunction. Predictors of erectile dysfunction in chronic alcohol dependent male were determined as; age of subject, age of onset for alcohol use, duration of alcoholism, and cigarette ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4163062 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:59:41 +0100 4163062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122066&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fbe-macho-man-ask-your-doctor-for-viagra.html I came across this Viagra print ad in this week's Time magazine."You may be a man of FEW WORDS," proclaims the large headline of the ad, "but you know when to make them count. When there's something worth saying, you say it."I will try and be a man of few words as I critique this ad; you tell me if they are worth anything.This ad is a bit unusual in several respects, the most important of which is that it is "dark." The ad's dominant color scheme is black and dark green, which is more reminiscent of ads I've seen for men's deodorants in Playboy magazine, which I read for the interviews.The ad also prominently features an African-American male. I suppose not enough men of color are speaking up and asking their doctors about Viagra.It's a fact that a higher proportion of blacks in the U.S. -... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122066 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:23:00 +0100 4122066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082196&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1378 Near Death Experience Might be Worth it With Eva Mendes in her red bikini!~ She can cause a heart to stop, and get it beating, plus get rid of that pesky Erectile Dysfunction  problem in the meantime.  So, for heart failure, or erection failure – call 911!  Tell them you have a erection emergency! Back to the heart of the matter… NEW Cardiopulmonary Rescue (CPR) GUIDELINES OUT! The change ditches the old ABC training — airway-breathing-compressions. That called for rescuers to give two big breaths first, then alternate with 30 presses.  Now,  CPR should begin with chest compressions instead of opening the victim’s airway and breathing into their mouth first.  (this only applies if someone who is not hot is doing the rescue) New York CPR A man falls to the s... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082196 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:54:33 +0100 4082196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053382&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1319 Who would have thought that celery could turn out to be far more effective than Viagra or any other sex-enhancing drug ever produced? This green tasteless vegetable is loaded down with excellent amounts of vitamin E, magnesium, niacin, potassium and zinc – all required for optimum sex. Elizabeth Shreve really has a unique way of expressing herself – I like it! It gets even better. Celery contains arginine, a natural amino acid that expands blood vessels much like Viagra. Yet, unlike Viagra, arginine also increases blood flow to the clitoris and makes female genitals more responsive. Furthermore, the actual aroma of celery contains two steroids called androsterone and androstenol. The research showed that the subtle odor of these two chemicals travels through the nose and attra... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053382 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:38:47 +0100 4053382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031500&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fhow-fda-warnings-dtc-advertising.html Here's an example of how the Internet and direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising empowers consumers.For several years now the FDA has been issuing warnings to consumers about "dietary supplements" that claim to enhance sexual performance or treat erectile dysfunction. According to the FDA, although it has issued "many alerts about these types of supplements over the past several years, ... their number seems to be growing" (see "FDA Consumer Corner: Cautions about Sexual Enhancement Products").Using the Internet, FDA now has a much more direct line of communication to consumers. And consumers use the Internet to buy dietary supplements. This concerns drug companies and the FDA.What concerns the FDA about these products? FDA states:"FDA has found that many of these supposedly 'all natural' pr... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031500 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:29:00 +0100 4031500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013545&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FkoB2Sk4HOgk%2F Rise and shine, everyone. Another sunny day is emerging here on the Pharmalot corporate campus where we are happily brewing our latest cup of stimulation - aromatic Southern Pecan. Please join us as we indulge, even if you prefer a healthy bottle of water instead. Meanwhile, here are a few tidbits from around your universe. Hope your day goes well and do stay in touch… Bristol-Myers Squibb Recalls Some Avalide Samples (Reuters) Failed Hepatitis Vaccine Protected Infants In Study (MedPage Today) UK’s NICE Backs Some Herceptin Use In Gastric Cancer (Reuters) Lilly Scientists Have New Home For Designing Cancer Meds (Indianapolis Star) New Bayer CEO Sees More M&A Spending (Bloomberg News) Prescription Meds Overtake Illegal Substances (Los Angeles Times) Pediatricians Want To ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013545 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:47:14 +0100 4013545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987137&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1057    Nice Wonder Melons Watermelon can have the same effect as Viagra, scientists discovered recently – but apparently Spencer Pratt wasn’t eating enough fleshy fruit and Heidi Montag has put him to the curb.  Divorce went through this May and now she is back on the dating scene.   Indeed, this red love nector can really mend erectile dysfunction (ED)  like natural testosterone and make him sex ready, but does nothing for personality or brains unfortunately. Watermelon is an amazing treat, and  is packed with citrulline, a compound that relaxes blood vessels – just like the famous blue pills – researchers at the North Carolina State University have found.  Who knew spitting seeds could be more than just a redneck contest, but actually excellent forep... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987137 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:11:54 +0100 3987137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913288&cid=t_103709_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsmoking-and-erectile-dysfunction-3%2F Men who smoke cigarettes run an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction, and the more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk, according to a study by Tulane University researchers published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. A team of researchers led by Jiang He examined the association between cigarette smoking and erectile dysfunction in a 2000-2001 study in China involving 7,684 men. The researchers used questionnaires to assess the status of cigarette smoking and erectile dysfunction. Those surveyed were men between the ages of 35-74 who did not have vein or artery disease. The team found that there was a significant statistical link between the number of cigarettes that men smoked and the likelihood they would experience erectile dysfunction. The association bet... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913288 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:40:59 +0100 3913288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885347&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftestosterone-for-anti-aging-in-men-a-medical-fraud%2F2010.08.19 On the car radio, I have several times happened upon “infomercial” programs touting the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy for men, broadcast by doctors who specialize in prescribing the drugs. They have lots of wonderful stories about men who feel younger, happier, and more vigorous because of their macho remedies. It’s a tribute to the power of the placebo. I have been reviewing John Brinkley’s goat gland scam for a presentation on medical frauds. In an era before the isolation of the hormone testosterone, Brinkley transplanted goat testes into human scrotums in an attempt to treat impotence and aging. We are more sophisticated today — but not much. Longevity clinics and individual practitioners are offering testosterone to men as a general pick-me-up and anti-agi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885347 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:29 +0100 3885347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831557&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FpsPxmCx5ruw%2F How’s this for a budget battle? With all of the economic pain around the country, the Milwaukee teachers union has chosen an interesting issue over which to draw a line in the sand - they want a judge to order the school board to reinstate Viagra and other impotence pills in their health insurance plans. Never mind a financial crisis that may cause hundreds of union members to lose their jobs. The filing is the latest in a two-year legal campaign in which the union has argued, so far unsuccessfully, that the board’s policy of excluding impotence pills discriminates against male employees, the Associated Press writes. The union says Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and others are necessary treatment for “an exclusively gender-related condition,” and filed a lawsuit that was l... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831557 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:50:44 +0100 3831557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794837&cid=t_103709_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fcialis-erectile-dysfunction-helium-balloons.html These are my links for July 23rd through July 26th: ACS and RSC Sustainability Alliance – The Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Chemical Society have joined forces to launch a sustainability website. Be interesting to know what is the carbon footprint of this endeavour and the server electricity bills… Carcinogen suspects – A new report from the American Cancer Society and other world-leading health groups identifies gaps in research for 20 suspected carcinogens whose potential to cause cancer is as yet unresolved. Of course, that research could prove that any one of those agents doesn't actually cause cancer at all, which will be annoying for the activists. But, it's the inclusion of "shift work" in the list that is perhaps most confusing? ... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794837 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:19 +0100 3794837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753822&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-important-tip-for-men-who-use-viagra%2F2010.07.14 The medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings recently contained some clinical pearls that I wanted to pass on to my men readers who take medication for erectile dysfunction (ED). They reported on a healthy 67-year-old male who took two 25mg doses of Viagra (sildenafil) but still did not get erections. He was frustrated and inquired about other treatments for ED. The article reported that patients often take Viagra and other phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (Cialis, Levitra) incorrectly. To be effective, Viagra must be taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before intercourse. Research has shown that approximately half of patients who don’t respond to Viagra will have success when they take it properly. The dose can go up to 100mg, but there is no need to increase the medi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753822 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3753822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730099&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FsAJ1_8Kfznw%2F Welcome back. We hope the long weekend was relaxing and refreshing. Some folks may still be on holiday, but for the rest of the us, the routine has returned. And so, we are preparing ourselves with a cup of stimulation. Please join us as we confront the usual deadlines and scan the news of the world. Meanwhile, have a great day, everyone… Contract Manufacturing To Grow At 12 Percent (OutsourcingPharma) Sex Diseases Are Higher In Men Over 40 Taking ED Pills (Reuters) Australia Reviews Genetic Testing For Cancer Drug (Sydney Herald) Aspen To Lower Its Bid For Sigma Pharma (Bloomberg News) AstraZeneca Strikes Deal With Academia (Financial Times) Astellas Breaches ABPI Code Of Practice (PharmaTimes) Atripla Co-Pay Program To Cover More People (POZ) US Companies Eye British Takeover Targe... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730099 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:58:34 +0100 3730099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724580&cid=t_103709_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fyyu_gznVPCk%2F This article discusses the problem and where to seek help. At one time or another, almost every man experiences erectile dysfunction. Defined as an inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to have satisfying intercourse. Erectile dysfunction has an impact on more than just a man’s self-esteem – it may also wreak havoc on a relationship. Some women buy into the myth that men are highly sexual and ready at any time. They may see their partner’s lack of an erection as a sign that he doesn’t love or desire her and she may blame herself for her partner’s lack of response. Embarrassment, anxiety and a lack of information about erectile dysfunction can contribute to this sexual problem. Past sexual practices, including masturbation, do not cause ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724580 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:08:00 +0100 3724580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710558&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-male-menopause-story-journalists-all-over-the-map%2F2010.06.29 An article on the Knight Science Journalism Tracker comments on German media coverage of the “Is there male menopause?” question. An excerpt: One study, but very different types of headlines: “‘Male Menopause’ discovered” and “Men have no Menopause.” Both types of headlines are based on one study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which analyzed 3219 European males between 40 and 79. Blood samples provided testosterone levels and questionnaires (!) asked about the “general, sexual, physical, and psychological health.” What the scientists found was nothing more and nothing less than a correlation between a low testosterone level and three clinical symptoms (”decreased frequency of morning erection, decreased fr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710558 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:01:05 +0100 3710558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607757&cid=t_103709_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fnew-book-testosterone-mans-guide-by.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607757 Thu, 27 May 2010 16:46:00 +0100 3607757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581843&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FJL7-K-IyefE%2F UAB Study Examines Hearing Loss, Viagra Use from uabnews on Vimeo. If at first you don’t succeed….well, you know try again. A professor, whose earlier work indicating Viagra causes vision loss was discredited, has just published a new study that suggests the potential for long-term hearing loss after using Viagra and possibly similar drugs such as Cialis and Levitra, although results for those pills are inconclusive. The study is in the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (see the abstract). “It appears from these findings that the current government warning regarding hearing loss and the use of PDE-5i medications is warranted,” says Gerald McGwin, a professor of epidemiology in the UAB School of Public Health, in a statement. “It has been hypothe... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581843 Wed, 19 May 2010 16:34:17 +0100 3581843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545502&cid=t_103709_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Flisten-to-your-patients-they-will-tell.html I just saw a very distressed young man . He had been married for 3 years, but had still not been able to get his wife pregnant. His wife had got all her tests done, and her gynecologist had confirmed she was fine . She then asked him to get his semen analysis done, and this is where he was stuck . The problem was that while his libido was fine, and he had an active sexual life, he had been unable to get his semen analysis done. Every time he went to the lab for a semen analysis, they told him that they were unable to do it, because there was nothing in the container that they could analyse !His gynecologist dutifully referred him to a surgeon, who examined him and confirmed he was normal. He asked him to go to another lab for his semen analysis - with exactly the same results !The doctor t... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545502 Sat, 08 May 2010 14:06:00 +0100 3545502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283815&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fsnarky-look-at-sneaky-marketing-tactics.html My friend Jonathan Richman (@jonmrich) often sees the pharma marketing glass half full, whereas I often see it half empty. It's just the way we are wired. The goal, however, is the same -- improve pharma marketing.Jonathan likes lists. In a recent article entitled "10 sneaky marketing tactics you need to avoid" published on iMedia Connection, Jonathan lists some dubious marketing tactics that companies should avoid. After just a cursory reading of his list, it is obvious to me that pharmaceutical marketers have not been very good at avoiding most of these and other sneaky tactics. #1 Sneaky Tactic Pharma Has Not Avoided: "AstroTurfing""Simply put," says Richman, "AstroTurfing is when a company or group creates a campaign designed to look like a grassroots consumer movement when, in fact, i... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283815 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:19:00 +0100 3283815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280189&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FN3csqoyskLk%2F Plenty, according to the US Patent and Trademark Office, which partially rejected the patent on Pfizer’s little blue impotence pill after deciding a chemical ingredient in the herb is a similar type of enzyme inhibitor found in Viagra, Bloomberg News reports. A PTO appeals board last Friday upheld a decision that an element, or claim, of the patent for a method of treating impotence didn’t cover a new invention. The patent claim was key to an infringement suit Pfizer filed in 2002 against Lilly over its rival Cialis drug. The decision, posted on the PTO’s Web site, can be appealed, Bloomberg continues. The patent expires in 2019, and Pfizer has another patent on Viagra that expires in 2012. A Pfizer spokesman tells Bloomberg other elements of the patent remain valid and the deci... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280189 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:24:49 +0100 3280189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262893&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FFfh_D5Um-94%2F Hello, everyone. For those of you digging out today, we understand. The Pharmalot corporate campus is snowed under and the short people are celebrating another day of freedom from the schoolhouse. Most of us, though, are wending our way toward the usual routine, even if we must tunnel our way there. So here are few items to help us all get oriented. Dig in, after you dig out… Pfizer Talks With Ad Agencies About New ED Drug (CampaignLive) Boston Scientific To Cut 1,000 Jobs (Reuters) Genzyme, Isis Cholesterol Drug Meets Goal (Associated Press) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262893 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:31:21 +0100 3262893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142236&cid=t_103709_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Ferectile-dysfunction-restless-legs-in.html A new study shows that older men with restless legs syndrome may be more likely to have erectile dysfunction. The results were published in the Jan. 1 issue of the journal Sleep.The study involved 23,119 men who were health professionals. They had an average age of 69 years.Results show that men who reported having RLS symptoms 15 times or more per month were 78 percent more likely to have erectile dysfunction. They had a “poor or very poor” ability to have and maintain an erection for sexual intercourse.About four percent of participants had RLS. Fifty-three percent of men with RLS reported having erectile dysfunction.The authors suggested that the two disorders may share common mechanisms. They suspect that both disorders may involve low levels of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142236 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:39:00 +0100 3142236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079590&cid=t_103709_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsmoking-and-erectile-dysfunction-2%2F This article may be of interest to all smoking men. Men who smoke cigarettes run an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction, and the more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk, according to a study by Tulane University researchers published in the American Journal [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079590 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:55:00 +0100 3079590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045022&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fl_nzGtSnEiw%2F File this under stiff fine. The Swiss Competition Commission, which is known as WEKO, has tagged the Swiss units of Pfizer, Lilly and Bayer a total of $5.7 million for fixing the prices of their erectile dysfunction drugs - Viagra, Cialis and Levitra - through public price recommendations. These recommendations are usually made by pharmacies and medical practitioners, are illegal, Dow Jones writes. Bayer rejected the charge. Earlier this year, WEKO concluded a 2006 investigation by deciding that the publication and observance of recommended retail prices for the pills represented illegal vertical collusion between the drugmakers and distributors. At the time, this was the biggest investigation to be undertaken by WEKO, which recommended sanctions. Whether $5.7 million in collective fines c... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045022 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:58:43 +0100 3045022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026880&cid=t_103709_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fmens-health-lecture-two-experts-share_25.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026880 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100 3026880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3019231&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FVPcLSSeb9d0%2F Before you get ahead of yourself, the spray has not yet been approved by the FDA. But the treatment did delay premature ejacualtion by as much as five times - or an average of 108 seconds - in a study of 256 men. Those whose penis tips were numbed out took an average of 2.6 minutes to ejaculate, compared with eight-tenths of minute for those given a placebo. Premature ejaculation is defined by the International Society for Sexual Medicine as the inability to delay ejaculation for more than 1 minute after vaginal penetration. Supposedly, up to one-third of US men. The product actually is a special mix of two anesthetics and is being developed by Shionogi’s Sciele Pharma, which presented the study results at the annual meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. There may... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3019231 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:24:29 +0100 3019231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012349&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FVIGFwf72x74%2Fdeus-sex-machina.html (cross-posted on Sentient Developments)(Roughly translated from Latin as Sex God in the machine) We all know that technology can improve our lives (sometimes....well, at least when it's working properly), but who'd have thunk that nanotechnology could improve your sex life?In yet one more 'tool' in the arsenal against dreaded erectile dysfunction, nanotechnology to the rescue! Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have developed a foam with nanoparticles encapsulating nitric oxide for the topical treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Why is topical better? Because ED medications such as sildenafil , vardenafil, and tadalafil have limitations -- they can cause systemic side effects such as headache, facial flushing, nasal congestion, upset stomach, and ab... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012349 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:35 +0100 3012349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004090&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FZxJ4CeYYJHE%2F ‘Tis the middle of the week and that means deadlines and meetings are in full swing. We know the feeling. Nonetheless, the skies are clear and our spirits high. So please join us as we reach for another cup of stimulation and dig in to begin another day. Hope yours goes well… Vivus Says Impotence Pill Trial Meets Goals (Reuters) NicOx Hopes To Raise $149M In Stock Sale (Bloomberg) Genzyme To End Development Of Kidney Drug (Reuters) Former Olathe Pharma Exec Runs For Kansas Governor (KansasCity.com) FDA Says Heartburn Meds Interfere With Plavix (Associated Press) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004090 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:42:52 +0100 3004090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999485&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fviagra-for-women-well-sort-of%2F Viagra for men – and the similar drugs that followed after – is a huge, huge money maker for big pharmaceuticals. You have to give them credit. They found a need and they filled it; they rose to the challenge (pun intended ). But now, the target is women. Women do experience sexual dysfunction. Many women would love to have satisfying sex lives but don’t because of various issues. While some researchers are actively working on medications to help women with their sexual desire, some discover a treatment by accident, as did researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine The researchers were looking at a medication called flibanserin, an antidepressant. But what the researchers found by pooling information from three separate trials, wa... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999485 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:53:09 +0100 2999485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2972054&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FNnmaQ7FDSLs%2F Such a busy pharma world and so little time to keep up, yes? Like you, we always poke around for items of interest, and so we thought we would point out a few you may enjoy from the past week. Think of it as a little bit of catching up. Meanwhile, we hope your weekend is enjoyable - a nice day for a ride in the country, perhaps - and look forward to seeing you again tomorrow… Hard to believe, but a union is demanding more Viagra pills as part of its health coverage. For real. Striking transit workers in Philadelphia are miffed that the city offered to pay for only for 10 erectile dysfunction pills a month, according to The Philadelphia Daily News, which aptly labels the bargaining a bone of contention. We’ll have to see how much staying power the bosses at Transport Workers Union ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2972054 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:56:06 +0100 2972054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904851&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8000 It was reported in the Star that Men above 40 with sexual problems at risk of life-threatening illnesses Conference organising chairman and head of Men’s Health Clinic at Universiti Sains Malaysia Assoc Prof Dr Shaiful Bahari Ismail said there were many cases of men with erectile dysfunction who had a high tendency of developing chronic diseases. “We have had many cases of men who suffered from ED who died years later of diseases like diabetes or heart-related problems.” “Although not conclusive, it is still a fact that penile dysfunction could cause problems to the heart.” I suspect Dr. Shaiful was misquoted as it so oft happens in our local media. The fact is, chronic illnesses like diabetes mellitus will predispose men to heart disease. Such patients also are prone to erectile... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904851 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2904851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890944&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FrkA_R7kM9eo%2F The little blue pill may not work for everyone, so what’s a guy to do? Maybe get a stent in order to, you guessed it, get a lift. Medtronic is conducting a small study to see if using a stent to prop open arteries near the penis can help men with erectile dysfunction, according to the device maker (here’s the statement). The one-year study will include 50 patients at up to 10 U.S. medical centers. Studies have shown that up to half of the 25 million U.S. men who suffer from erectile dysfunction don’t respond to Viagra or Lilly’s Cialis, Jason Rogers, a cardiologist at the University of California at Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, tells Bloomberg. “There is an unmet clinical need for some other therapy to help these men,” says Rogers, who is a resear... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890944 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:41:30 +0100 2890944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859152&cid=t_103709_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FbiLWdvAagDA%2F Sex remains an important part of life for many older Americans even as they develop more sexual and health problems as they age. Investigators conducted in-home interviews with 1,550 women and 1,455 men from July 2005 through March 2006 “Interestingly, this study suggests that sexual practices and behaviors are not very different in this age group [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859152 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:03:20 +0100 2859152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809759&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D789 !  I don’t recommend putting a clove headband on to try to boost your sex life!  I have heard about “a girl being so ugly she has to hang a porkchop around her neck to get the dog to play with her.” but this couture garland thig is just stupid!  Garlic has long been used as a spice and has been reported to possess medicinal and pharmacological properties. Several studies have indicated that garlic can lower blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, but what is really exciting is what it can raise!  Indeed!  Testosterone and the body parts (ED) that need it are raised when you take Garlic. Cameron Diaz -  raises more testosterone than Garlic Surf babe Cameron Diaz, is a picture of health at the beach!  The sexy Charlie’s Angel loves a substantial brea... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809759 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:35:41 +0100 2809759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800628&cid=t_103709_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fwayback-wednesday-say-yes-to-no-nitric-oxide.html Back in 2006, nitric oxide (NO) was all the buzz. I’ve since discovered that it’s been utilized to treat everything from vascular eye disease to erectile dysfunction (yes, it’s the stuff in Viagra!). Today, a look back at my original post discovering this wonder substance, derived from ancient Chinese herbs.   What Nitric Oxide Can Do [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800628 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:00:52 +0100 2800628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796787&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fviva-viagra-missile-guy-vows-to.html Ayre Sachs, the retired Israeli army sergeant who parked his "erectile projectile" Viva Viagra missile in front of Pfizer's Manhattan headquarters, is not going to go softly into the night after losing his trademark infringement case to Pfizer (see "Warning to Buzz Marketers: 'Pfizer did not get the joke.'"). That's Mr. Sachs in the photo below."The judge was clearly blinded by the sheer power of this global corporation," said Sachs, 49, who thought it was "more than just a little coincidence" that the ruling came exactly one year after his not-so-little stunt (see "Mission Aborted for Viagra Missile").Mr. Sachs clearly is not blinded by Pfizer's power. He acted as his own attorney in the case and vows to continue to protest against Pfizer.AOL conducted an online poll asking "Is the Viagra... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796787 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:56:00 +0100 2796787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2786152&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D528 Testosterone Coffee has proven to be a bad idea! Female Sexual Dysfunction Patch A recent report  looked at the effects of the new female sexual dysfunction patch called Intrinsa.  This patch which is being nicknamed the female Viagra works by giving women a boost of the male hormone testosterone which is sometimes lacking in women who have a low libido.                 Hysterectomy may mean Stayawayfromme! A new report which was written by Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg looked at over 130 women who said that their desire to have sex was greatly reduced after they lost their ovaries. When women to lose their ovaries they tend to immediately produce less of three important hormones namely estrogen, progesterone and testosterone which causes them in turn to experience menopause. The Fe... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2786152 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:59:13 +0100 2786152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725011&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D466 Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)- can really tie you up! SHBG is produced by the liver cells and is released into the bloodstream. Other sites that produce SHBG are the brain, uterus, and placenta and vagina. In addition SHBG is produced by the testes; testes-produced SHBG is also called androgen-binding protein.  Why is this important?  When you are doing testosterone replacement therapy, or trying to maximize your own natural supply, you must try to keep SHBG from increasing or else you will be a weak sister, with erection problems, or ED! Pop the Protein Bubble – SHBG looks for testosterone to take out of circulation As you know, the human body uses testosterone to bind to cells and promote lean muscle mass, sexual energy, and vitality.  However, the majority of testoster... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725011 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:45:22 +0100 2725011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2664123&cid=t_103709_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fchanges-in-your-penis-need-not-ruin-your-erotic-life%2F This article may help. It’s no secret that a man’s sexual function declines with age. As his testosterone level falls, it takes more to arouse him. Once aroused, he takes longer to get an erection and to achieve orgasm and, following orgasm, to become aroused again. Age brings marked declines in semen volume and sperm quality. Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is clearly linked to advancing years; between the ages of 40 and 70, the percentage of potent men falls from 60% to roughly 30%, studies show. Men also experience a gradual decline in urinary function. Studies show that a man’s urine stream weakens over time, the consequence of weakened bladder muscles and, in many cases, prostate enlargement. And that’s not all. Recent research confirms what men have l... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2664123 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:28:00 +0100 2664123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561168&cid=t_103709_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F01%2Fheart-2009-vol-95-no-14%2F content page Fade Fave: Sexuality and subjective wellbeing in male patients with congenital heart disease Fade Skinny: Considers physical and psychological concerns related to sexuality, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction and their relationship to patients’ quality of life in male patients with congenital heart disease.  Concludes that condideration of these matters should be  integrated into the regular consultations of these patients. The strong association between sexual health and subjective wellbeing emphasises the need for diagnosis and, if necessary, treatment of these problems. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Current Awareness Tagged: Athens Password, Consultation, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Erectile Dysfunction, Heart Diseases, Sexual ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561168 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:30:18 +0100 2561168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473674&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fis-obesity-causing-erectile-dysfunction That obesity is related to erectile dysfunction is a well known fact since ancient times. And contemporary medical study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, found that obesity is linked to low testosterone level, explaining erectile dysfunction. But is obesity the reason of low hormones or low hormone levels are the cause of obesity? There is no answer for the question in the article. On on hand fat tissue transforms men’s main sex hormone testosterone into women’s main sex hormone estrogen, leading to erectile dysfunction. On the other hand low testosterone may lead to muscle mass drop and hence fat accumulation, leading to further testosterone drop. Which is the first and which is the second, I do... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473674 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:08:01 +0100 2473674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2149611&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F31%2Fsexbolt-saturday-gardening-as-a-natural-viagra%2F Did you know that one man in 10 will suffer from impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, at some stage in their life? But according to a new study, all guys need to do to reduce the risk of them suffering from this infliction is to get out of the house and into the garden. Sounds pretty simple. According to the researchers at the Medical University of Vienna, who studied 674 guys aged 45 to 60, half an hour of gardening five days of week can make all the difference, reducing the risk of impotence by around 38%. Put a bit more sweat into it, burn even more calories, and the risk reduction will be even greater. Granted, it doesn’t have to be just gardening. Other forms of moderate exercise - dancing, cycling, and jogging - can also have the same effect. But what a great argume... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2149611 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:16:40 +0100 2149611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513155&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fo_g96FlPay0%2F Could this be considered an unapproved use? A 60-year-old Afghan tribal chief with four younger wives was given a few of the Pfizer impotence pills by a CIA officer, who returned a few days later to find a smiling man ready to divulge info about the Taliban. Wotta deal, eh? While the CIA has a long history of buying information with cash, the growing Taliban insurgency has prompted the use of novel incentives and creative bargaining to gain support in some of the country’s roughest neighborhoods, according to The Washington Post. In their efforts to win over notoriously fickle warlords and chieftains, CIA operatives have used a variety of personal services. These include pocketknives and tools, medicine or surgeries for ailing family members, toys and school equipment, tooth extract... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513155 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:16:20 +0100 2513155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1990933&cid=t_103709_136_f&fid=35294&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psa-rising.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F11%2Fpenile-rehab-and-impotency-videos%2F Chicago urologist Gerald Chodak MD has launched an innovative doctor-to-patient series of videos. “This is an evidence-based site,” Dr. Chodak says, “aimed at providing free information in an easier format than the usual sites that require reading. Over 60 videos are now completed on every aspect of this disease.” Once past the loud intro music, his videos — like good office consults — are clear and direct introductions to almost every topic that may bring a man to a urologist to talk about prostate health or prostate cancer. Of course a patient (and his significant other) can’t, in this case, bring up their own questions. And 4 minute videos don’t go into depth. Also, these videos are strictly face-the-camera chats, without visual aids. But ... psa-rising.com/blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990933 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:41:33 +0100 1990933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981283&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F462697788%2F This study is also examining whether there is a difference in the way Viagra affects male and female athletes. A University of Marywood study is measuring the potential effects of Viagra as an antidote to air pollution, produced outdoors by the exhaust of factories and automobiles and indoors by ice-resurfacing machines. Studies involving animals, and children in Mexico City, indicated pollution causes pulmonary hypertension. If that could be alleviated for athletes by Viagra, “performance is going to be enhanced,” Rundell, the lead researcher of the pollution study, tells the Times. The earliest the World Anti-Doping Agency could place Viagra on its list of prohibited substances would be September 2009, five months before the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, a spok... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981283 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:04:04 +0100 1981283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1911364&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fchantix-viagra-changra-la-for-pfizer.html A time-honored strategy pharmaceutical companies use to keep brands alive after patent expiry is to combine one brand with another to create a combination pill. Pfizer, for example, has combined Lipitor and Norvasc to create Caduet.I suggest that Pfizer start thinking about its Viagra erectile dysfunction (ED) franchise. Viagra will go off patent as early as 2011.One specific suggestion I have is to combine Viagra with Chantix (indicated for smoking cessation). I call this combination "ChanGra-La," which is pronounced virtually the same as Shangri-La, the mystical, harmonious, earthly paradise and utopia described in the novel Lost Horizon."What," you may ask, "could justify such a combination?"Glad you asked!According to an Italian study mentioned in a BMJ news item ("Erectile dysfunction... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1911364 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:14:00 +0100 1911364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1859525&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Ferectile-projectile-new-form-of-outdoor.html "You don't tug on Superman's cape," says Jim Croce, and you don't mess around with Pfizer! That's a lesson some guys from West Babylon, NY (ie, Long Island) learned when they parked a missile emblazoned with the Viva Viagra logo in front of the Pfizer headquarters in NYC (see Pharmalot for the story about the lawsuit Pfizer has initiated against the West Babylon guys).The "guys from West Babylon" actually have a company called JetAngel, which intends to put logos on a number of different types of military ordinance. JetAngel's concept “takes the target marketing capabilities of mobile billboards and adds an experience for consumers to achieve the ultimate viewer captivation. It is a new, non-traditional outdoor medium that has no competition. We can capture the consumer’s attention and... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1859525 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:37:00 +0100 1859525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750365&cid=t_103709_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FuRC1Zph4jXA%2F This study follows research published earlier by these same scientists reporting that one-third of middle-aged men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels, requiring treatment for erectile dysfunction. ED can prove to be a real blow to ones emotional and physical being. Reduced testosterone during these years may lead to diminished bone mass and the lack of development or loss of skeletal muscle. These patients may gain more weight and become even more insulin dependent. The men are also at a higher risk for developing atherosclerosis and heart disease due to also being pre-disposed to higher concentrations of C reactive proteins. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you might have in respect to the above mentioned problems. Do not be embarrassed- this is a common problem. Shar... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750365 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:07:48 +0100 1750365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1639034&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F19%2Fsexbolt-saturday-sexy-reading-for-your-weekend%2F Need a little sexalicious reading for your weekend? Check out these fabulous finds: Ever wonder why men turn into boobs when they see a pretty girl in a bikini? Find out here. Great news sex fiends - more sex equals less chance of ED (erectile dysfunction) as men age. Need another reason to dig into that juicy, drippy watermelon this summer? How ’bout for its Viagra-like effects? Find out more. And finally… Why exactly do nice guys finish last? Turns out there is a biological reason the ladies dig Bad Boys. Have a sexy weekend!! Tags: Erectile Dysfunction, Healthbolt, Sex, Sexbolt Saturday, Sexual Health, Watermelon as ViagraShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1639034 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:04:44 +0100 1639034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1564175&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F324842315%2F Simple, yes? Men who have more sexual intercourse are more likely to avoid developing erectile dysfunction, according to a study in the American Journal of Medicine. In other words, the more you do it, the less likely you’ll need to buy Pfizer’s expensive little blue pill. Or any impotence pill, for that matter. Analyzing a five-year study of 989 men aged 55 to 75 years from Finland, the researchers found that men reporting intercourse less than once per week at baseline had twice the incidence of erectile dysfunction compared with those reporting intercourse once per week. Further, the risk of erectile dysfunction was inversely related to the frequency of intercourse. Other factors that may affect the incidence of ED, such as age, chronic medical conditions (diabetes, heart ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1564175 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:57:47 +0100 1564175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560845&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2F40over40-lillys-dtc-ed-awareness.html For those of you who believe there's no such thing as direct to consumer (DTC) "advertising" outside the US, let me offer this: "Lilly launches television campaign for ED awareness."Although this campaign is technically "direct to consumer" it does not qualify as "advertising" under European law because it is unbranded, which means that no drug trade name is mentioned and there is no direct inducement to buy a product. Such unbranded DTC disease awareness advertising is also common in the US (see, for example, Pfizer's recent battered woman fibromyalgia disease awareness ad campaign described here).The Lilly campaign, dubbed '40over40', is said to be "groundbreaking" being the "first time a UK-targeted campaign of this kind has appeared on British television.""The campaign aims to dispel t... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560845 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:46:00 +0100 1560845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516783&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F311175509%2F In the latest installment of its Video Watch, the consumer watchdog picks over the ubiquitous TV ad for Lilly’s Cialis, the erectile dysfunction pill, which is known as ‘The Weekender’ spot. And the results of a survey of about 1,500 men are interesting - about half thought the men who appear in the ads look to be in their 40’s. Of course, ED is prevalent mostly in men 60 years and older. The younger-looking actors may explain why younger men in the survey asked their docs about Cialis after seeing the ad, notes CR. In other words, the TV spot works. Other results - about one-quarter of the survey participants thought all men could benefit from cialis, even if they don’t have ED. And as the narrator notes, the voiceover and fine print don’t mention that... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516783 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:11:22 +0100 1516783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494538&cid=t_103709_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fwarning_issued_on_herbal_erectiledysfunction_supplements.htm The British Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has received several warnings from overseas regulatory authorities about herbal products that are being marketed for erectile dysfunction. These include the products Power 1 Walnut, China Vigour, Herb Vigour, Natural Vigour, VPXL No. 1 Dietary Supplement for Men, Blue Steel, and Hero, which all contain glibenclamide, sildenafil (or its analogue nor-acetildenafil) or tadalafil. There has been one report of a fatality, 23 confirmed cases of serious adverse reactions and 53 suspected cases linked to Power 1 Walnut (manufactured by Guangzhou Xinkauili Limited Company ; contains glibenclamide, and sildenafil). The US Food and Drug Administration has also issued warnings to consumers about the use of Blue Steel or Hero products, whi... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494538 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:40:00 +0100 1494538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478028&cid=t_103709_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F300764497%2Fxiadafil_recalled_by_fda.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an immediate recall of all Xiadafil VIP Tabs that were sold in 8 tablet bottles( Lot #6K029) or blister packs of two (Lot #6K029-SEI) due to the fact that they contain a potentially harmful, undeclared ingredient.The undeclared ingredient "may dangerously affect a person's blood pressure and can cause other life-threatening side effects." While Xiadafil is labeled as a dietary supplement that is "all-natural" it is illegally marketed as a drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and for sexual enhancement.FDA chemical analysis found that Xiadafil contains an analog of sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra that may interact with ingredients in other prescribed medications. It can also have a ... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478028 Thu, 29 May 2008 18:00:40 +0100 1478028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467940&cid=t_103709_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F297987474%2F Erectile dysfunction is always a matter of the heart, but new research shows that more than romance is at stake. Two new studies of men with type 2 diabetes found that erectile dysfunction (ED) was a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease, including heart attack and death. The good news is that cholesterol-lowering medications could cut the risk of heart problems by about 1/3.  Viagra and other drugs alike might offer similar protection. The study also concluded that most men showed symptoms of ED prior to heart disease and that almost all diabetic men showed ED before coronary heart disease. Pretty strong correlation wouldn’t you say? This type of research will help men with diabetes take hold of their health both mentally and physically. via Science Daily Tags: Diab... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467940 Sun, 25 May 2008 22:35:52 +0100 1467940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451857&cid=t_103709_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F293025515%2F   Maxi-K gene therapy may be a safe and effective future option for men whose erectile dysfunction (ED) is not treatable with oral therapy. This therapy is not yet available commercially but shows immense promise for the future. Maxi-K therapy is a unique, locally administrated gene-transfer technology to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). The safety and the restorative effects of the treatment have been shown by data from participants in a phase I trial. In some men, the effect lasted up to six months. The gene therapy appears safe as no transfer-related adverse events were reported more than two years after the transfer in some subjects. Unlike conventional oral treatments for men with ED, Maxi-K therapy doesn’t require prior planning, fosters sexual spontaneity and can be used by m... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451857 Sun, 18 May 2008 20:29:37 +0100 1451857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446495&cid=t_103709_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ferectile-dysfunction%2F This article discusses the problem and where to seek help. At one time or another, almost every man experiences erectile dysfunction. Defined as an inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to have satisfying intercourse. Erectile dysfunction has an impact on more than just a man’s self-esteem - it may also wreak havoc on a relationship. Some women buy into the myth that men are highly sexual and ready at any time. They may see their partner’s lack of an erection as a sign that he doesn’t love or desire her and she may blame herself for her partner’s lack of response. Embarrassment, anxiety and a lack of information about erectile dysfunction can contribute to this sexual problem. Past sexual practices, including masturbation, do not cause erecti... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446495 Fri, 16 May 2008 11:33:29 +0100 1446495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1300629&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F250740710%2F As we approach Viagra’s 10th birthday, let us not forget FSD, or female sexual dysfunction, an equally intriguing affliction, at least according to some. Pills and gels are being tested. Big money is at stake. Love lives may hang in the balance. Yet a modest-size but fervent group of psychologists, academics and public health advocates contend that FSD isn’t an authentic medical condition, or at least not the sort of problem that should be treated with drugs, The Washington Post writes. The anti-FSD crowd is mostly women, many of them self-described feminists. The most prominent is Leonore Tiefer, a psychotherapist and clinical associate professor at New York University, who has long decried what she calls “the medicalization of women’s sexuality.” “Dru... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1300629 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:46:07 +0100 1300629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1265341&cid=t_103709_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ferectile-dysfunction-do-ask-do-tell%2F With the advent of a variety of drugs and their near ubiquitous advertising, knowledge about erectile dysfunction has become commonplace and, to a great degree, has lost its stigma over the last decade. What you might not know, however, is that erectile dysfunction is often the first sign of either already having cardiovascular disease or being at increased risk of developing it. Its occurrence, therefore, should be a signal to both the man and his physician that a thorough medical evaluation is extremely important. For a man to simply ask for a pill or for a physician to simply prescribe it, without first taking a complete medical history, conducting a full physical examination and conducting appropriate blood tests (and other tests as indicated) would be foolhardy at best. The term &#822... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1265341 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:31 +0100 1265341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155880&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Flook-out-for-sexier-cialis-ads-maybe.html Now that the FDA has approved Cialis for once daily use for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED; see Lilly press release), expect to see a twist to direct-to-consumer (DTC) ads for the drug: sexier late- night ads!Lately, almost all ED drug ads -- especially Cialis and Levitra ads -- are focusing a lot more on the women in the ads. Not in any kind of prurient manner as yet, but showing them fairly jumping on their male companions' bones, if you know what I mean. They're acting like horny teenage girls! But it's still very sweet and loving.ED ads have progressed from older celebrity male endorsers (eg, Bob Dole) to younger male actors only hinting at having a better sex life (Viagra's Joe commercials) to ads that include couples on the verge of having sex. Now, we are about to progres... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155880 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:39:00 +0100 1155880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1137217&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F213322956%2F The FDA has approved a new formulation of the impotence pill that is likely to be quite popular, since the latest version allows men to “attempt sexual activity at anytime between doses,” as Lilly says in its statement. The new 2.5 or 5mg dose is a boon for guys who hope to have more sex, about twice a week, in fact, the drugmaker calculates. Until now, Cialis has been taken as needed - the 5, 10 and 20 mg dosages provide effectiveness for up to 36 hours. This may be good news for Lilly shareholders, men or women, because the new pill won’t come cheap. A month’s supply of the existing 5 mg dose costs about $350 or so. Insurers, however, may not be happy. And don’t forget that little problem about a hearing loss. But about women who will be concerned that once-... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1137217 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:48:24 +0100 1137217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1047607&cid=t_103709_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F189530782%2Ferectile_dysfunction_physical_1.html Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a condition where a man is unable to achieve and/or maintain an erection. Physiological Reasons for Erectile DysfunctionPhysiological erectile dysfunction happens when the erection is unachievable due to improper functioning of the hydraulic mechanism that pumps and retains blood in the penis. An erection occurs due to change in blood flow where involuntary muscles restrict the flow of blood out of the penis. Some of the physiological causes are:Spinal Cord and Nerve Disorders (like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, MS)Hormonal ImbalancesArterial Disorders (like hypertension)SurgeryRadiation treatmentsLifestyle Choices (like obesity, smoking, drug and alcohol)AgeIatrogenic Causes (Medicinally caused) (like high blood pressure meds)Psychological Reasons for... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1047607 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:00:32 +0100 1047607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1027136&cid=t_103709_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F184829236%2Fcialis_safe_and_effective_for.html Dr. Francois Giuliano of Raymond Poincare Hospital, Garches, France and colleagues conducted a study whose results show that Eli Lily's (NYSE:LLY) Cilais is safe and effective for men with spinal cord injuries who have erectile difficulties.186 men were randomly assigned either Cialis (tadalafil) or a placebo for a 12 week period. Of the 126 men in the treatment group that completed the study, almost 85% found that the drug improved their erections compared to just under 20% of those on placebo. 78.5% also said that it improved their ability to engage in sexual activity.This may offer men with spinal cord injury and their partners a "more natural sexual experience," they add. "Hence, tadalafil may be the agent of choice for spinal cord injury patients who do not wan... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1027136 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:30:42 +0100 1027136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=961801&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F171823525%2F Imagine the scenario. They’re all done, she asks how it was - and he doesn’t say a thing. Why? He can’t hear her. She’s not pleased. But the real reason may have been an unusual case of sudden hearing loss, courtesy of Pfizer’s little blue pill. The FDA, in fact, is now warning about the risk associated with all three erectile dysfunction meds - which means Cialis and Levitra, too. The FDA posted a new info on its web site, noting that a publicized case prompted a review that found 29 instances associated with all three drugs. In one-third of the cases, hearing loss was temporary, but the remaining cases were ongoing at the time of the review, Reuters notes. It’s not known if age was a factor, but all three drugs, plus Pfizer’s Revatio, a version o... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=961801 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:06:50 +0100 961801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=941989&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F167979459%2F Okay, who approved this ad? And how closely were they looking? We know that Neulasta is an Amgen med prescribed to chemo patients who need to bolster white blood cells. But there’s something about this ad that makes us wonder if it wasn’t really designed for erectile dysfunction. Do you see it? Just click on the ad to make it, well, bigger. It resembles a…. Hat tip to WhiteCoatRants and KevinMD Share / E-mail (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=941989 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:20:55 +0100 941989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838818&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fviva-lovey-dovey-viagra.html According to a University of Wisconsin-Madison physiology professor, Meyer Jackson, Viagra and other erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs "could be doing more than just affecting erectile dysfunction." Namely, Viagra increases the release of oxytocin, a key reproductive hormone (see press release here).Sometimes called the "love hormone" or "cuddle chemical," oxytocin plays several important roles in social interactions and reproduction, including triggering uterine contractions and lactation. It is also released during orgasm and has been linked to sexual arousal.No, this study was NOT funded by Pfizer, GSK, or Bayer, all of which market ED drugs. It was funded by NIH.Jackson discovered this phenom is rats, measuring oxytocin released from rat pituitaries in response to neural stimulation. Whe... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838818 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:39:00 +0100 838818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=756712&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fwhy-do-dtc-ads-viva-viagra-included.html Lately, we've been witnessing a regression of sorts in the quality of DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) Rx drug ads. The recent "Viva Viagra" ad, for example, is a throwback to the days before Congress was serious about banning DTC or imposing more restrictions on DTC (see "Viva Viagra Ad is No Cure for Morte Sales").The Viva Viagra campaign also reneges on Pfizer's pledge back in 2005 to focus more on disease awareness in its DTC advertising. At the time, I said that erectile dysfunction (ED) ads would be the litmus test for this change in policy (see "Pfizer DTC Pledge: ED is Litmus Test"). Well, it seems that Pfizer has failed the test.Viva DTC Old-school Style!It should be noted, however, that in the Pfizer press release about its pledge (which no longer can be found on Pfizer's site), the phra... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=756712 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:40:00 +0100 756712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=752826&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fviva-viagra-ad-is-no-cure-for-morte_24.html According to a report on Bloomberg.com, "Pfizer is struggling to boost sales of Viagra, which have fallen 11 percent to $1.7 billion since 2003, when Eli Lilly & Co.'s Cialis and Bayer AG's Levitra became available." (See "Pfizer Sings `Viva Viagra' to Boost Sales of Impotence Drug")Once again, Pfizer turns to direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising to reverse it's loss of market share. The latest ad ran last night on NBC Nightly News. It featured a boomer boy band (see screen shots below) singing to the Elvis tune of "Viva Las Vegas" only this time it was "Viva Viagra" they were shouting."Viva" now adorns the viagra.com website and all ads for Viagra online.Of course, some naysayers accuse Pfizer of playing up the link between Sin City (Las Vegas) and recreational use of Viagra. Viagra, they... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=752826 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:30:00 +0100 752826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=654447&cid=t_103709_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F03%2Fdont-nag-tips-to-support-a-spouse-with-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult OnsetGerri Weiss's husband, Michael, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 22 years ago. Thanks to feedback from the Weiss family and other experts, WebMD offers the following ways spouses can help their partners with diabetes. Here are six tips along with a short recap of each one: Tip No. 1: Offer Help, but Don't Be the Diabetes Police: Gerri had to learn that Michael owns his disease, and it was his decision whether or not to share the numbers flashing from his glucose monitor. Gerri and Michael struck a balance by agreeing he would always share if his blood sugars were "ok" or "not ok", without handing over a detailed printout of his daily blood sugar swings. Gerri learned to nag less and rely on Michael to take care of himself. Tip No. 2: Ado... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=654447 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 654447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=645288&cid=t_103709_136_f&fid=35293&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprostate-help.blogs.com%2Fprostatehelp%2F2007%2F05%2Furotoday_aua_20_2.html Link: UroToday - AUA 2007 Plenary Session: State-of-the-Art Lecture “Update on the Treatment of Incontinence after Radical Prostatectomy or Radiation Therapy in Men with Prostate Cancer”. Dr. George Webster presented a State-of-the-Art Lecture “Update on the Treatment of Incontinence after... (Source: Prostate-Help) Prostate-Help blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=645288 Sun, 27 May 2007 19:46:44 +0100 645288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612111&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fno-goopy-ed-gel-in-gsks-futura.html According to the Financial Times, GlaxoSmithKline unexpectedly handed back the development rights to Futura's erectile dysfunction gel, a sample of which is shown on the left (just kidding! See story here.)"The drug, which has completed Phase II trials, would have been an alternative to Viagra, the current market leader developed by Pfizer.""We are not going to progress on this particular compound for normal commercial reasons which we do not wish to go into," GSK said.Let me guess why this gel, if it were developed, may not be a commercial success. A gel may have some utility among solo sexual aficionados who would benefit from the gel's dual action as an penile enhancer and a lubricant, but I imagine things could get a bit sloppy during normal male-female bilateral sexual encounters.Obvi... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612111 Tue, 15 May 2007 17:41:00 +0100 612111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=569661&cid=t_103709_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fpfizers-erection-hardness-meter.html According to Jude Selvaraj, Pfizer's medical adviser in Singapore and Malaysia, "an estimated 20 percent of Asian men suffer from erectile dysfunction," whereas on the viagra.com US Web site, Pfizer claims "ED is more common than you might think. More than half of all men over 40 have some difficulty getting and maintaining an erection. The fact is, guys at any age can experience ED." Since this is a US site, I assume Pfizer is talking about US men.The context of Mr. Selvaraj's remarks, which were published The China Post, aka AFP, was the launch of a new diagnostic kit to help men deal with erectile dysfunction. (Hat tip to Pharmalot for digging this up.)"It is a prevalent issue," Jude Selvaraj, Pfizer's medical adviser in Singapore and Malaysia, told AFP at the launch of Pfizer's new dia... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=569661 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:28:00 +0100 569661