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ED Higher in Men Taking Multiple Medications

by Editor on December 9 Leave the first comment

A new study has shown that men taking multiple medications for different health conditions may have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction causes include high blood pressure, diabetes, treatment for BPH and treatment for prostate cancer as well as injury. But in the new study, researchers found a link between medication use and… Continue Reading »


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One More Reason to Avoid Fake Viagra

by Editor on December 8 Leave the first comment

As if there are not enough reasons to avoid fake drugs and medications new evidence now shows the existence of paint and rat poison in fake erectile dysfunction pills. Fraudsters use commercial-grade paint to mimic the erectile dysfunction drug’s trademark blue color, and then pack the pills with toxins like boric acid, speed, and even… Continue Reading »


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Can a Prostate Biopsy Give You Prostatitis?

by Deborah Mitchell on September 17 Leave the first comment

A recent study published in Urology has shown that in patients who undergo transrectal prostate biopsy, prior use of antibiotics is the most significant risk factor for developing post-procedure acute prostatitis. The researchers identified acute prostatitis in 9.3 percent of the patients after prostate biopsy. Prior use of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic was the most significant… Continue Reading »


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VED Therapy for ED

by Editor on May 27 Leave the first comment

Among the wide range of treatments for ED (e.g. Pills, Injections and Penile Implants), Vacuum Erection Device (VED) Therapy is one of the safest, most effective and non-invasive treatments available to consider as an option. VED therapy is the only natural, drug free treatment for erectile dysfunction proven over 90% effective. VED therapy also works… Continue Reading »


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Which ED Drug Do Men Like The Best?

by Deborah Mitchell on May 23 Leave the first comment

A new review study shows that men have a clear preference when it comes to choosing which erectile dysfunction treatment medication they want their doctor to prescribe. Results of the analysis of ten years’ of articles show that significantly more men prefer tadalafil (Cialis) over sildenafil (Viagra) and vardenafil (Levitra). READ MORE


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Beta-sitosterol and Cholesterol

by Editor on April 17 Leave the first comment

Questions about Beta-sitosterol and Cholesterol Q. Dr. Geo. Great article about beta sitosterol, especially the advice to take it on an empty stomach to increase absorption when using it for BPH. Can you clarify the statement ”When purchasing beta-sitosterol, look for products designed to treat BPH and not those for treating high cholesterol.” Are the… Continue Reading »


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BPH Drug Dutasteride (Avodart) and Prostate Cancer

by Deborah Mitchell on March 16 Leave the first comment

Results of a four-year study show that men who took dutasteride (Avodart), a drug commonly prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), were less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, men taking dutasteride who did develop prostate cancer were more likely to have more deadly tumors—those with a high Gleason score—than men who took… Continue Reading »


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Can Doctors “Prevent” Disease?

by Editor on January 30 Leave the first comment

There’s no question Americans need to stop smoking, eat less junk food and get more exercise. But can physicians — many of whom have little training in nutrition or exercise coaching — succeed in changing patient behaviors? And on top of that, can the current “business of medicine” support the additional time and attention needed… Continue Reading »


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Finasteride, DHT and Prostate Cancer

by Editor on January 9 Leave the first comment

Finasteride (Proscar) is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) as well as male pattern baldness. When scientists noticed that finasteride inhibited the conversion of testosterone to DHT (a hormone that fuels prostate tumor growth), they initiated a study called the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) in the early 1990s. (Thompson 2003)… Continue Reading »


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