... dysfunction (decrease in libido and erection) in PD, via altered dopamine-oxytocin pathways, which normally promote libido and erection. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are used to treat sexual dysfunction in PD. These treatments might be beneficial in maximizing the patients’ quality of life...

.... Serra G, et al: Hypophysectomy prevents ACTH-induced yawning and penile erection in rats. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 1987;26:277-279 24. Gessa GL, et al: Stretching and yawning movements after intracerebral injection of ACTH. Rev Can Biol 1967;26:229-236 25. Argiolas A, et al: ACTH- and alpha-MSH...

... further, both the depiction of the cerebral venous outflow tract and the CSF flow have to be studied in supine and erect positions. The most promising way is to use positional MRI, because MRI can visualize both venous and CSF flow. For this, a venous magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) sequence...

... ACTH-induced yawning and penile erection in rats. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 1987;26:277-279 24. Gessa GL, et al: Stretching and yawning movements after intracerebral injection of ACTH. Rev Can Biol 1967;26:229-236 25. Argiolas A, et al: ACTH- and alpha-MSH-induced grooming, stretching, yawning...

... assessment of pelvic organ dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. Auton Neurosci 2001;92:76-85 3. Papatsoris AG, Deliveliotis C, Singre C, Papapetropoulos S: Erectile dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. Urology 2006;67:447-451 4. Argiolas A, Melis MR: Central control of penile erection: role...

... of interest in exploring whether abrupt perturbations in urothelium from shockwaves traversing through bladder can temporarily reduce the impermeability barrier erected for large molecular weight drugs instilled into bladder. LESW can impale the cell membrane by a dint of its acoustic microcavitation effect...

... Abstract It all started back in the Pliocene epoch, 5.3 million years ago, when Lucy and her primate accomplices first stood erect. That marvel launched a random, several million-years-long evolutionary upgrading that featured bigger brains, upright bodies, primitive weapons, and the management...

... of penile erection. With these recent insights, the health problems of elderly men must be placed in a context that allows an integral approach. Treatment of testosterone deficiency is to become part of this approach. Recently, professional organizations have published guidelines in an attempt to define...

... of this chapter is to summarize themost relevant nasal, lung, and cardiovascular function testsand to discuss their indications and limitations. Finally, theassessment of sleep-related erections in the context of sleepapnea will be discussed. ...

.... The (erect) penis has been in many cultures and throughout the millennia the ultimate symbol of masculine qualities, such as strength, endurance, bravery, potency and power. Because of this symbolism, a penis that is less than average size may cause insecurity or embarrassment [ 1 ]. Despite limited...

... plate, and create the posterior wall of the reconstructed EAC. Erect a section of rib cartilage as the columella on the malleus-incus complex, and fix its connection with fibrin sealant. Create the eardrum with free fascia. Insertion of Skin Tube Unfold the DTF flap and fix with fibrin sealant...

... with breathing difficulties should sit in an erect position in order to gain relief [ 13 ]. Allergy in the Bible In spite of detailed dietary and hygienic recommendations in the five books of Moses (Pentateuch) , we find little information about possible allergies. However, in the second book (Exodus...

... modification, vacuum constrictive devices, intracavernosal injection, transurethral therapy, penile prostheses, and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5i) [ 54 , 55 ]. Treatment strategies for erectile dysfunction have continued to focus on restoration of natural erection. PDE5i was introduced 2 decades...

... A (inability to obtain or maintain erection) is divided into 3 specific symptoms (obtain erection, maintain erection or decrease in erectile rigidity) and at least 1 of them has to be present for 6 or more months and on most occasions of sexual activity. More specifiers (e.g. partner factors, relationship...

... frequent erections [ 24 ]. Problematic side effects are dose dependent and include fatigue, depressed mood, anxiety, headache and weight gain. These symptoms tend to resolve after 2 months, but the patient is left with a 20% chance of gynecomastia. Rarely, severe hepatitis occurred, and there were case...