Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction common in patients with psoriasis

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Source: MedWire News
Erectile dysfunction (ED) appears to be common in patients with psoriasis and may be partly due to incipient atherosclerosis, pilot study finding suggest.
The research team, led by Jon Goulding, from University Hospital in Coventry, UK, recommends the assessment of sexual function in dermatology outpatients as it may signal cardiovascular disease.
“The time interval between [...]

Factors predicting erectile dysfunction in men with Type 2 diabetes clarified

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Source: MedWire News
Poor glycemic control, presence of the metabolic syndrome, and dyslipidemia all increase the risk for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with Type 2 diabetes, report researchers.
However, they add that increased physical activity appears to be protective against ED in these individuals.
Previous research has shown that men with diabetes have a significantly increased risk [...]