Sexual in Medical Technology

Swissmedic Grants Debiopharm Marketing Authorisation for Moapar(R), a New Therapeutic Avenue for the Treatment of Sexual Deviations

... has recognised the potential of treatment of sexual deviations with Moapar(R)," said Rolland-Yves ... About Moapar(R) In the treatment of sexual deviations in men, intra-muscular administration ... levels, the treatment reduced deviant sexual behaviours in 35 of 36 patients with ...

Swissmedic Grants Debiopharm Marketing Authorisation for Moapar(R), a New Therapeutic Avenue for the Treatment of Sexual Deviations

... has recognised the potential of treatment of sexual deviations with Moapar(R)," said Rolland-Yves ... About Moapar(R) In the treatment of sexual deviations in men, intra-muscular administration ... levels, the treatment reduced deviant sexual behaviours in 35 of 36 patients with ...

Salvacyl(R), Developed by Debiopharm, is Launched in two European Countries

... to the level of castration in order to lower sexual drive in adult men suffering from sexual deviations. "This is a great ... About Salvacyl(R) In the treatment of sexual deviations in men, intra-muscular administration ...

VIVUS Initiates Open Label Safety Study of Avanafil for Erectile Dysfunction

... to address unmet needs in obesity, diabetes and sexual health, today announced that it has initiated an ... to address unmet needs in obesity, diabetes and sexual health. The company's lead product in clinical ... the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In the area of sexual health, VIVUS is in phase 3 development with ...

Results From Phase 3 EQUATE Trial of VIVUS' Qnexa Highlighted at European Congress on Obesity

... to address unmet needs in obesity, diabetes and sexual health. The company's lead investigational ... the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In the area of sexual health, VIVUS is in phase 3 development with ... drug candidate for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women. MUSE(R) ...

Study Reported Tadalafil Taken Once Daily Improved Erectile Function in Men with ED and Sexual Quality of Life in Couples

... Data Published in May Issue of Journal of sexual Medicine INDIANAPOLIS, May 6 ... dysfunction (ED) and reported improvement in the sexual quality of life scores for men and their female ... to assess changes in erectile function and sexual quality of life before and after treatment with a ...

Adult Circumcision Reduces Risk of HIV Transmission Without Reducing Sexual Pleasure

... injury -- without reducing pleasure or causing sexual dysfunction. The first study, by ... which are the initial cellular targets in the sexual transmission of HIV. After analyzing biopsy ... men and that there was no difference in sexual function between circumcised and uncircumcised ...

QuatRx Completes Enrollment of Ophena(TM)(Ospemifene Tablets) Final Pivotal Phase 3 Study in Women with Postmenopausal Vaginal Atrophy

... vaginal symptoms such as dryness, irritation and sexual pain (dyspareunia). The first Phase 3 trial for ... by symptoms including vaginal dryness, sexual pain (dyspareunia) and irritation. Declining ... secretions often cause pain or bleeding during sexual intercourse. It is estimated that 45-75 percent ...

Freezing Prostate Cancer Does a Man's Body Good

... -- as Effective as Surgery -- Preserves sexual and Urinary Function; Related Study Shows 3-D ... invasive and traumatic for patients, preserves sexual and urinary function and has no major ... He reported that 85 percent of the men retained sexual function. Of those who did not have previous ...

Indevus Pharmaceuticals Announces PRO 2000 Found to Show Promise in Large HIV Prevention Study

... any microbicide may prevent male-to-female sexual transmission of HIV although the beneficial ... method that can be used to protect against the sexual transmission of HIV. "In addition to the ... vaginally up to one hour before each act of sexual intercourse. The gel arms were double-blinded so ...

The ED Conversation Dilemma: Forty Percent of Men with ED Don't Talk to Their Doctor, Survey Finds

... Center in New York City. "As a psychologist and sexual medicine specialist, I would encourage any man ... and or maintain erection to perform satisfactory sexual intercourse.(1) Although it is estimated that ED ... patients is 10 mg, taken prior to anticipated sexual activity. The dose may be increased to 20 mg ...

Novel Testosterone Gel Significantly Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Sexual Function in Hypogonadal Men With Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

... improves insulin sensitivity and sexual function among hypogonadal men with Type 2 ... in hypogonadal males not only improves sexual function but, more importantly, can also have ... glycemic control as measured by HbA1c; sexual satisfaction and other quality of life scores. ...

New Study Shows LEVITRA Successfully Treats Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in Men with Dyslipidemia, Including High Cholesterol

... achieve and maintain an erection for successful sexual intercourse. These data were presented at the ... daily diary response to specific questions about sexual performance. LEVITRA was well tolerated. ... hypertension (>170/110 mmHg). In men for whom sexual activity is not recommended because of ...

Trojan(R) and the National Sexuality Resource Center's Campaign for Sexual Literacy Recognize Outstanding College Reporting on Sexual Health

... brand condoms and the NSRC's Campaign for sexual Literacy are now accepting entries for the ... who do an exceptional job reporting on sexual health topics in their college print or online ... an article published in 2007 relating to sexual health issues, statistics, products, policy or ...

Sexual Function Affected by Stem Cell Transplant According to Long-Term Study

... long-term cancer survivors regained levels of sexual activity and function equal to those of their ... the new tissue. The results of questionnaires on sexual function were reported for 161 patients scheduled ... participants completed an assessment of their sexual health at the clinic, and, after the procedure, ...

GAA Calls on Secretary Clinton to Speak Out Against Gender-Based Violence During Her Africa Trip

... Congo since conflict there began in 1998. Liberia has a culture of sexual violence that is a carry-over from years of conflict there. South ... One in five will survive rape or attempted rape, and around 50% of female sexual assault survivors are 15 years or younger at the time of their attack. In ...

Mayo Clinic Study Finds Younger Men With Erectile Dysfunction at Double Risk of Heart Disease

... Every two years for 10 years, these men were assessed for urological and sexual health. Answers to questions from the Brief Male sexual Function Inventory, a statistically validated questionnaire, were used to ...

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Announces Initiation of Phase IIb Trial for Peyronie's Disease

... significant reduction of angle of penile curvature and improvement in sexual satisfaction," stated Thomas Wegman, President of BioSpecifics ... (PRO) questionnaire, which will measure several domains of patients' sexual quality of life, over a 36 week period. The four domains measured by the ...

QuatRx Initiates Second Phase 3 Study of Ophena(TM) (Ospemifene Tablets) in Women With Postmenopausal Vaginal Syndrome

... by progressive long-term vaginal symptoms such as dryness, irritation and sexual pain (dyspareunia). The first Phase 3 trial for Ophena(TM) met all ... progressive condition characterized by symptoms including vaginal dryness, sexual pain (dyspareunia) and irritation. Declining estrogen levels during ...

ABC News NIGHTLINE Features HIFU with Sonablate(R) 500 as Non Invasive Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer

... is back to normal," Brightmire said. "I think that NIGHTLINE stressed sexual preservation as the main reason for going with HIFU. It's my belief that sexual preservation is only one of several important aspects," Brightmire ...

MTV and SpinVox Partner to Launch First Ever Integrated Voice Powered Cause-Related Social Networking Campaign 'Stand By What You Say'

... encourages young people to speak openly about sex, sexual health and HIV/AIDS, with a view to increasing awareness and breaking down ... MTV Networks International. It is only by speaking out openly about sex, sexual health and HIV/AIDS, that attitudes can be changed, barriers broken and ...

TriMix Gel Achieves Success Among Men Who Have Failed to Achieve Erections With Viagra, Levitra and Cialis Type Tablets

... type tablets, 40% achieved an erection sufficient for penetration during sexual intercourse after given a single dose of a novel treatment called TriMix ... an ED patient would not have to use a needle to self inject before sexual intercourse. Dr. Marmar stated, "Among a group of men who previously ...

ImQuest Scientists Present Important HIV Microbicide Development Results at Microbicides 2008 in Delhi, India

... unique mechanism of action, and their ability to potently suppress the sexual transmission of wild type and drug resistant viruses. According to Dr. ... quantifies the ability of microbicide products to completely suppress the sexual transmission of HIV. ImQuest Life Sciences, a privately held U.S. ...

QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 3 Results for Study of Ophena(TM) (ospemifene) to Treat Postmenopausal Vaginal Syndrome

... by symptoms such as vaginal dryness, irritation and pain associated with sexual intercourse. The only currently FDA approved products for this condition ... a chronic condition characterized by symptoms including vaginal dryness, sexual pain (dyspareunia), and irritation. Declining estrogen levels during ...

Honor Society of Nursing Recognizes Researcher of HIV Risk Prevention for Poor and Underserved

... her research and development of strategies to reduce HIV risk-associated sexual behaviors among African-American, South-African and Latino youth and ... goals: explain the underlying social psychology factors that create risky sexual behavior; identify theory-based, culturally sensitive and developmentally ...

Research Study Demonstrates Prolonged Benefit of Fitness Program for Bladder Control & Sexual Function in Women

... up mark reflect the findings of improved bladder control and improved sexual function in women. Women in the study reported sexual function improvement in the form of stronger orgasms and an increase in ...

PositiveFriends.com Launches STD Social Networking Site Balancing Dating with Online Support Features

... Needle, a clinical researcher and sex therapist whose studies include sexual function and dysfunction, relationship concerns, sexual compulsivity, trauma, and sexually transmitted infections, serves as ...

Veto of California's Condoms in Prisons Bill: "Politics Over Public Health," Says AHF

... the director to allow any nonprofit or health care agency to distribute sexual barrier protection devices such as condoms or dental dams to inmates, as ... of those devices is not a crime nor shall it be deemed to encourage sexual acts between inmates," and that, ... of those devices cannot be ...

QuatRx Completes Patient Enrollment in Phase 3 Study of Ophena(TM) in Women with Postmenopausal Vaginal Syndrome

... seeing an epidemic of vaginal symptoms, such as dryness, irritation and sexual pain, in post-menopausal patients as a result of large numbers of women ... a chronic condition characterized by vaginal symptoms including dryness, sexual pain (dyspareunia), and irritation. Declining estrogen levels during ...

Labopharm files New Drug Submission with Health Canada for novel antidepressant

... improvement by the first week of therapy in "overall quality of sleep" and "awakening during the night". The incidence of agitation, weight gain and sexual dysfunction in patients administered Labopharm's trazodone was no different from placebo. The overall drop out rate in the study was 25 percent. The ...

New Results From ARTEN Study of Nevirapine Plus Tenofovir and Emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) Versus Boosted Protease Inhibitor Regimen of Atazanavir/Ritonavir Plus TDF/FTC Revealed

... treatment of HIV infection. VIRAMUNE does not cure HIV or AIDS, and has not been shown to reduce the risk of passing HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination. VIRAMUNE can cause severe liver disease and skin reactions that can cause death. These reactions occur most ...

Landmark Study for GSK's Cervical Cancer Vaccine Published in The Lancet

... least one vaccine dose and who had no evidence of previous or current HPV infection, and was intended to represent young girls prior to the onset of sexual activity Vaccine efficacy against CIN 2+ associated with HPV 31, 33 and 45 -- HPV types not in the vaccine -- was 92 percent (66.0,99.2; ...

SUNY Youth Sports Institute Convenes Top Experts in NYC Next Week to Present Research & Analysis on Energy Drink Health Impacts

... consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks, and the association of this behavior with serious alcohol-related consequences, including injury, sexual assault, and riding with a drunken driver. "Drinking energy drinks mixed with alcohol just doesn't make sense. If someone told me that I had ...

Neurocrine Biosciences Presents Elagolix Data

... 7.5 million women of reproductive age in the United States alone. The pain caused by endometriosis can be related to menstruation (dysmenorrhea), sexual intercourse (dyspareunia) as well as chronic pelvic pain throughout the menstrual cycle. Infertility and abnormally heavy and prolonged bleeding ...

Study Results Present Efficacy and Safety Findings from the PHIRST-1 Study of Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Taking Tadalafil Tablets Once Daily

... discuss their medical conditions and all medications with their doctors to ensure CIALIS is right for them and that they are healthy enough for sexual activity. Men taking nitrates, often used for chest pain, should not take CIALIS. Such a combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood ...

FDA Accepts Complete Response Submission to New Drug Application for NEBIDO(R)

... Reduced testosterone levels can lead to health problems and significantly impair quality of life. Common effects of hypogonadism include decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, muscle loss and weakness, depression, as well as an increased risk of osteoporosis. Today, there are an estimated four ...

Cardium's InnerCool Announces Positive Benefits of Cooling During Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery Published in Urology

... neurovascular bundles were preserved during surgery. This side-effect is a frustrating and inconvenient experience. In many cases, the recovery of sexual function can take up to 24 months. Additional Targeted Tissue Cooling In addition to use in radical prostatectomies, targeted tissue ...

Modigene Announces Positive Results of Pilot Toxicity Study of Its Long-Acting Human Growth Hormone hGH-CTP

... hGH has been shown to promote a number of "lifestyle" benefits including reversal of non-voluntary weight loss, increased energy levels, enhanced sexual performance, lower cholesterol and improved appearance of the skin. ABOUT CTP Modigene's CTP technology was discovered by researchers at ...

VA-NIH Study Offers Hope for Parkinson's Patients

... other Parkinson's symptoms such as depression, decline in mental ability, gait and balance problems, and trouble with gastrointestinal, urinary or sexual function. "The results of the study should not be over- or under-stated," said Dr. Michael Kussman, VA's Under Secretary for Health. "Still, ...

Intra-Cellular Therapies Announces Successful Outcome of a Phase II Clinical Trial with ITI-007 in Patients with Sleep Maintenance Insomnia

... the CNS, including schizophrenia, sleep disorders, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, depression and female sexual dysfunction, and other disorders pertaining to Women's Health. To aid in the development process, ITI incorporates its CNSProfile(TM), a ...