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New Year, Diabetes and Low T
in Daily Diabetic, on January 9, 2009
...rigger other health problems like depression and even low testosterone (with symptoms like sexual dysfunction , fatigue and muscle loss). As you may know, men with Type 2 diabetes or who are obese ...
The perverse meltdown
in Sox First, on October 31, 2008
People blame the market meltdown on greed. But that's simplistic. The downturn has been created by perverse systems in organizations. I explain all that in my column here .
Young Men With Type 2 Diabetes, Suffer From Low Testosterone Level
in Daily Diabetic, on August 31, 2008
... men with type 2 diabetes have low testosterone levels - thereby requiring treatment for erectile dysfunction.
Low levels of testosterone have great impact in the quality of life and their ability ...
Citrulline: Watermelon Compound That Gives Viagra-Like Effects?
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 6, 2008
... oxide , which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it.
Watermelon may not be as organ-specific as Viagra, but it'...
30 Good Posts You May Have Missed: A History of Businesspundit
in Businesspundit, on February 4, 2008
... just wishing bad things hadn't happened.
21. Thoughts in a Meeting: A Monologue on Corporate Dysfunction - A very unique post for me. I tried to take ideas from many jobs and mesh them into on...
Dangers in New Drug Policy
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 17, 2008
... Paul Casey - questioned why the PGA list contained three permissible drugs to treat erectile dysfunction while the European list allowed only one.
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OPCs from Grape Seeds, Prevent LDL Cholesterol Oxidation
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 23, 2007
...helial cells in the blood vessels from oxidative damage - thereby reducing the risk on endothelial dysfunction and vascular disorders.
Targeting ROS (reactive oxygen species) with dietary antioxidant...
Anti-Epileptic Drugs Can Cause Reproductive Disorders
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 29, 2007
...e of reproductive endocrine disorders .
The study finds that reproductive endocrine dysfunction resulting from AED use is reversible, even after years of treatment. After withdrawal fr...
New FDA-Approved Label of ED Drugs Contains Risk of Hearing Loss
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 24, 2007
...s of the lungs weakens the heart muscle (often leading to right heart failure and death).
Erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs will noe display more prominently the potential risk of sudden hearing loss, ...
Novartis Diabetes Drug Galvus, EU-Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on October 1, 2007
... once-daily oral treatment for type 2 diabetes: a DPP-4 inhibitor that works by targeting the dysfunction in the pancreatic islets that causes high blood-sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabe...
Diabetes and Memory Impairment
in Daily Diabetic, on September 17, 2007
...euters Health:
"Many of the patients with type 2 diabetes may have evidence of mild cognitive dysfunction.
Improving metabolic control and reducing fasting plasma glucose (sugar) levels can lea...
Why Some Diabetes Drugs Increase Risk of Heart Failure
in Daily Diabetic, on September 17, 2007
...glucolipotoxicity).
Administration of a PPAR-gamma agonist to these mice exacerbated their heart dysfunction.
The authors therefore conclude that the adverse effect of PPAR-gamma agonists on heart...
Dietary Supplement Zencore Tabs, Recalled Nationwide
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 11, 2007
...afil).
Tadalafil and sildenafil are active ingredients of FDA-approved drugs used for Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
All of these undeclared chemicals pose a threat to consumers because they may in...
First Generic Versions of Coreg™, FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 10, 2007
...r the treatment of high blood pressure, mild to severe chronic heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction following a heart attack.
Now, the FDA has recently approved the first generic ver...
Smoking Increases Risk of Erectile Dysfunction
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 2, 2007
... Bad news boys!
Men who smoke put themselves in an increased risk of erectile dysfunction . In addition, the more cigarettes you smoke, the greater the risk is.
Such were the findings of Tulane...
Viagra® Can Save The Heart!
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 13, 2007
...ple with specific heart problems (i.e. failing right ventricle ) may be saved by the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra® .
Viagra® has been found by University of Alberta researchers to improv...
ED Pills Don't Solve All Erectile Problems
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 12, 2007
...hool of Psychology:
"As well as the obvious physiological aspects, men with erectile dysfunction (ED) suffer a range of problems such as significantly poorer self esteem, sense of mascul...
A Glass of Pomegranate Juice a Day for Erectile Dysfunction
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2007
...y not need Viagra® after all, because a glass of pomegranate juice may help manage erectile dysfunction .
Such were what the findings of randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind , c...
Vitamin C Against Diabetic Retinopathy
in Daily Diabetic, on June 27, 2007
...sity in Bangkok:
"Vitamin supplementation suppressed leukocyte adhesion and thus endothelial dysfunction, associated with increase in iris blood flow perfusion in diabetes. The antioxidant vita...
FDA Ordered Recall of Supplement Product Long Weekend
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 18, 2007
...und to contain undeclared tadalafil - an FDA approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED) .
Since the FDA has not approved Long Weekend as a drug, its safety and effectiven...
COMMERCIALS TO BE PART OF NEW TV SHOWS
in The Celebrities Weblog, on June 12, 2007
...dinner at "The Flaming Mexican."
"OK, I'll take my "Getitup" erectile dysfunction pill now, in case you decide to put out later."
See what I mean? It's sure goi...
Supplementation of N-acetylglucosamine Inhibits Type 1 Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis
in Daily Diabetic, on May 15, 2007
... interactions between inherited genetic risk and environmental exposure. MS results in neurological dysfunction, while uncontrolled blood glucose in type 1 diabetes can lead to damage of multiple orga...
FDA Product Health Risk Alert: Stop Using "True Man" and "Energy Max"
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 13, 2007
...ternet .
Both products are labelled as sexual enhancement products and as treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) .
Just recently, the FDA has issued a health risk alert urging consumers to stop b...
The HP saga: big wins for Hurd and Dunn
in Sox First, on March 15, 2007
...e give them more say over who sits on the board, reports Bloomberg . Coming after the total board dysfunction surrounding HP's pretexting scandal, covered here and here , this is a significan...
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May be Better than Nitroglycerin in Protecting Heart
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 5, 2007
...tor, opens blood vessels in order to improve blood flow to a patient's heart) with two erectile dysfunction drugs -- Viagra® (sildefanil) and Levitra® (vardenafil) -- to determine the effectiv...
Blood Procalcitonin Levels Predict Peritonitis Prognosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2007
...rocalcitonin concentrations were most closely correlated with the development of septic multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, with peak levels occurring early after symptom onset or during the immediate p...
Changes in Lifestyle Can Improve Sexual Function in Males
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 17, 2007
...m the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Hospital , erectile dysfunction was significantly and independently associated with age, cardiovascular disease, diabet...
Long Bike Rides Can Cause Erectile Difficulties in Men
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 13, 2007
... In men who ride a bike for more than three hours a day, the risk of temporary erectile dysfunction is highest.
Sitting on a bicycle for a long time puts pressure on the perineum, the area between...
Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Pre-empts Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 1, 2007
...pecially the heart."
It is in this context that in this heart month (February) the Erectile Dysfunction Institute (EDi) is encouraging all men currently experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED...
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Deemed Safe For Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on January 31, 2007
... Many diabetic men suffer from impotence and other erectile dysfunctions, but may not have pursued medical treatment because of their diabetes. New studies now deem drugs such as Viagra safe...
Topical Eutectic Mixture for Premature Ejaculation
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 26, 2007
... Almost like an addendum to the previous post on erectile dysfunction drugs : In the February issue of the urology journal BJU International , researchers tested the efficacy of a topical anaesth...
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Effective and Safe for Diabetics
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 26, 2007
...clude Viagra and Levitra) have also been shown to be a safe and effective option to treat erectile dysfunction among men with diabetes .
The study, Phosphodiesterase inhibitors for erectile dysfunc...
Daily Selenium Supplementation Reduce HIV Viral Load
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 25, 2007
...nts at a minimum, once must strictly adhere to ART, thereby risking its toxic effects and metabolic dysfunction.
In a double-blind , randomized, placebo-controlled trial of selenium supplements...
Women with Migraines at Higher Risk of Depression
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 11, 2007
...o test whether severe headache, severe physical symptoms and major depression may be linked through dysfunction of serotonin in the central nervous system.
Find more details from the full report .
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Gene Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 11, 2006
... The first human trial on gene therapy to treat erectile dysfunction has demonstrated its efficacy, and shows that it may be a viable alternative to oral medications such as Viagra and Cialis ...
Matrix Metalloproteinase Enzyme Degrades Amyloid Fibrils Typical of Alzheimer's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 25, 2006
...ding proves that MMP-9 contributes to clearance of Abeta from extracellular spaces and suggests its dysfunction could potentially contribute to the development of Alzheimer's.
Further experiment...
Gene Therapy May Help Sexual Dysfunction In Men
in Daily Diabetic, on October 24, 2006
... Along with the many problems diabetes can cause, men may experience impotence and other sexual dysfunction. In addition to medications already offered, researchers are now looking to gene therapy ...
Medicare Drops Coverage Of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
in Daily Diabetic, on September 29, 2006
...oved helpful to many, but one major health plan is dropping its coverage of the drugs.
Erectile dysfunction, which primarily plagues senior men, is dropping off the Medicare radar and many - proba...
Thoughts in a Meeting: A Monologue on Corporate Dysfunction
in Businesspundit, on September 19, 2006
I give up. I can't listen to this anymore. You just go on and on about him. No one here likes him. He's a suckup. Suck. Up. That's what he does. He won the Thompson account? I don't think so. Their CEO can't stand him. We won it in spite of him, not because of him.
You think ...
Uroplasty's Macroplastique® for Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), Received USFDA Approvable Letter
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 15, 2006
...States.
Our direct sales team is excited about adding Macroplastique to our platform of voiding dysfunction products. With this response from the FDA, we will begin preparing for the launch of Macro...
Premature Ejaculation Drug: Dapoxetine, Effective and Safe, Study Says
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 12, 2006
...e drug for the treatment of premature ejaculation .
Perceived as the most common male sexual dysfunction, premature ejaculation affects 21-33% of men, the underlying physical reason of which is...
Top Ten Things Nobody Tells You About Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 31, 2006
... you're watching television with friends and family and one of those commercials for Erectile Dysfunction drugs come on and the fat guy starts talking about diabetes, everyone will glance a...
Cystatin C As A Prognostic Tool for Cardiovascular and Kidney Diseases
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 22, 2006
...ndard test for kidney function is the creatinine test . It may be ordered particularly when kidney dysfunction si suspected, or at regular intervals to monitor patients with kidney disorders or with ...
National Eye Institute Grants $14.6 M To Develop Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools For Age-Related Macular Degeneration
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 7, 2006
...h AMD and whether other inflammation-based diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, are caused by dysfunction of the same, or a related, pathway. Additional aims involve studying the biology of the ...
Bremelanotide Nasal Spray For Female Sexual Dysfunction Shows Favorable Phase IIa Trial Results
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 3, 2006
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It took a backseat to drugs for Erectile Dysfunction in men, but Palatin Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: PTN) and King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: KG) seems to be making headway with a nasal s...
Erectile Dysfunction May Indicate Future Heart Disease
in Daily Diabetic, on July 31, 2006
...der among men, and now may serve as an important warning sign . Research now shows that Erectile Dysfunction may be an indicator of future heart disease. This is of special importance to diabe...
High Dose of Vitamins Could Help Diabetic Children
in Daily Diabetic, on July 19, 2006
... work immediately within i.e. within 2 hours. It warrants further investigation because endothelial dysfunction also occurs in Type 2 and there doesn't appear to be the same evidence for this trea...
The Heart Really is the Key to Good Love...
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 11, 2006
...olleagues recently published a study in the Journal of Urology providing evidence that Erectile Dysfunction and poor heart health often go hand in hand. Smoking and obesity are key contributo...
Abnormal Glucose Metabolism: A Neuropathy Risk Factor
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 8, 2006
...A/Archives journals), abnormal glucose metabolism is twice as common in patients with chronic nerve dysfunction of unknown cause as compared to the general population.
Abnormal glucose metabolism ...
Over-the-Counter Gel Against Erectile Dysfunction
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 5, 2006
...yl trinitrate, or GTN that has been conventionally used to treat angina . And like other erectile dysfunction drugs, the gel works in treating impotency by causing dilation of the arteries and incr...
Sex and sleep is better with exercise
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 21, 2006
...r 31,000 men and found that those who were physically fit had a 30 percent lower risk of Erectile Dysfunction than those who were less active. A study at the University of British Columbia foun...
Thoughts on the resilient organisation
in Sox First, on May 5, 2006
...on is deadly. It can have a real and human cost. At a corporate level, it's a microscosm of the dysfunction that resulted in the US Government's disgraceful handling of hurricane katrina ...
Better Diabetes Treatment = Better Memory
in Daily Diabetic, on February 27, 2006
...ay activities.
"Many of the patients with type 2 diabetes may have evidence of mild cognitive dysfunction," Dr. Christopher M. Ryan, from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, told R...
BoozAllen
in Businesspundit, on December 12, 2005
...39;ve rarely see a situation where there isn't something a middle manager can do to improve a dysfunctional organization, at least at the margin. So the book (and the website: http://www.orgdna...
Impotence and bicycle seats
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 4, 2005
...that it was no longer a question of "whether or not bicycle riding on a saddle causes erectile dysfunction."
Instead, he said in an interview, "The question is, What are we going to do...
Quinolinic Acid and Alzheimer�s Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 16, 2005
...rsity of New South Wales (UNSW). "This acid kills nerve cells in the brain, leading to brain dysfunction and ultimately death."
"There are several drugs which can block this pathway, ...
Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction?
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 26, 2005
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A recent study suggests that the testosterone patch may help with female sexual dysfunction in a selected population. More studies are needed before it can be applied to a general population:
Tre...
Do erectile dysfunction drugs cause blindness?
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 12, 2005
... We can't know for sure. The FDA recently asked for a label change in the erectile dysfunction medications:
A small number of men have lost eyesight in one eye some time after taking Viagra, Ci...
Weeding out Corporate Psychopaths
in Businesspundit, on January 14, 2004
...ent among those type of people.
Also see this old post on executive personalities and corporate dysfunction....
Executive Personalities and Corporate Dysfunction
in Businesspundit, on October 29, 2003
A reader sent me this link , to a great article on personality tests and executives.
Just how nutty are bosses? Psychologist Robert Hogan has administered personality tests to well over a million people in the past three decades and claims that at least 55 percent of managers in American corporat...