conference reports
Davos Forum: highlights of the andrology session
Tuesday, 16 February 2010- Treatment issues such as LHRH antagonists in prostate diseases and testosterone replacement therapy were discussed during the session on andrology at the 19th edition of the European Urology Forum...
By Joel Vega
Evaluating the efficacy of tadalafil in non-responding patients
Thursday, 24 December 2009- Erectile dysfunction has usually been treated by a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor in men, especially in the past decade. Although sildenafil and vardenafil are widely used, there is a high percentage of...
Edited by: JV
7th ESAU meeting presents live surgery in Bari, Italy
Wednesday, 25 November 2009- From male infertility, sexual reassignment surgery to male ageing issues, controversial topics in andrology were highlighted at the 7th EAU European Section of Andrological Urology (ESAU) meeting held...
By Lindy Brouwer
CEM Abstract Winner: inflammatory markers of andrology
Friday, 6 November 2009- Since the significance and normal value of leukocytospermia as the mostly used inflammatory parameter is controversial, other additional inflammatory markers are investigated. At the recently held EAU 9th...
Edited by: Joel Vega
Lymphatics and artery sparing laparoscopic varicocelectomy
Wednesday, 14 October 2009- The optimal method of varicocele repair is still a matter of ongoing controversy. A study in Bulgaria conducted by D. Anakievski and colleagues aimed to determine the invasiveness and the efficacy...
Edited by: JV
In older men LUTS may be associated with poor semen quality
Friday, 31 July 2009- Semen pathologies and reduced fertility rates may be associated with LUTS and prostate diseases in ageing male, according to the preliminary results of a study by a group of scientists from Tartu University...
Edited by: ES
Simultaneous penile curvature correction and penile enhancement surgery – a valid option
Monday, 20 July 2009- Penile curvature correction and penile enhancement surgery can be performed simultaneously with a high degree of success, scientists report. The procedure is only recommended for patients with good overall...
Edited by: ES
Researchers look for connection between non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug use and ED
Tuesday, 14 July 2009- According to a study, conducted by a team of American researchers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use may have a positive impact on erectile dysfunction in men, where such condition is not expected...
Edited by: ES
New study confirms: mobile phones depress semen quality
Monday, 13 June 2009- Men who use mobile phones on a regular basis are more likely to have lower sperm quality than those who don’t, according to a report, presented at the 3rd International Consultation on Sexual Medicine, held...
Edited by: ES
