Articles: erectile-dysfunction.
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Review Meta Analysis
Association Between Psoriasis and Erectile Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis.
Several studies have shown a relationship between psoriasis and erectile dysfunction (ED), but a meta-analysis of the data has not been performed. ⋯ This study is a well-designed and comprehensive meta-analysis to examine the relationship between psoriasis and risk of ED. However, the included studies are mostly cross-sectional or have small sample cohorts, which could bring bias and heterogeneity into the analysis. Our findings support the hypothesis that psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of ED. Furthermore, additional prospective cohort studies are needed to elucidate these relationships and to advance knowledge in this field. Wu T, Duan X, Chen S, et al. Association Between Psoriasis and Erectile Dysfunction: A Meta-analysis. J Sex Med 2018;15:839-847.
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Meta Analysis
Health-Related Lifestyle Factors and Sexual Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis of Population-Based Research.
Sexual dysfunction is a common problem among men and women and is associated with negative individual functioning, relationship difficulties, and lower quality of life. ⋯ Results provide compelling evidence that cigarette smoking, alcohol, and physical activity are important for sexual dysfunction. Insufficient research was available to draw conclusions regarding risk factors for premature ejaculation or for cannabis use as a risk factor. These findings should be of interest to clinicians treating men and women with complaints relating to symptoms of sexual dysfunction. Allen MS, Walter EE. Health-Related Lifestyle Factors and Sexual Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis of Population-Based Research. J Sex Med 2018;15:458-475.
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Association Between Opioid Use and Risk of Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Opioid analgesics have been widely used to relieve chronic pain conditions; however, a connection between opioid analgesic administration and increased susceptibility to erectile dysfunction (ED) has been hypothesized. ⋯ Evidence from the included observational studies indicated that men with opioid use had a significantly increased risk of ED. Further randomized controlled trials are still needed to confirm this relation. Zhao S, Deng T, Luo L, et al. Association Between Opioid Use and Risk of Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Sex Med 2017;14:1209-1219.
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Review Meta Analysis Historical Article
The Natural History of Erectile Dysfunction After Prostatic Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) after treatment for prostate cancer with radiotherapy (RT) is well known, and pooled estimates of ED after RT will provide more accurate patient education. ⋯ Definitions and measurements of ED after RT vary considerably in published series and could account for variability in the prevalence of reported ED. Loss to follow-up in studies could bias the results to overestimate ED. Gaither TW, Awad MA, Osterberg EC, et al. The Natural History of Erectile Dysfunction After Prostatic Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Sex Med 2017;14:1071-1078.
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Association Between HIV Infection and Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men positive for HIV has been reported to exceed the baseline of the general population. However, no meta-analysis or conclusive review has investigated whether individuals with HIV infection have a significantly higher prevalence of ED. ⋯ Evidence from the observational studies suggested that individuals with HIV infection had a significantly increased prevalence of ED despite significant heterogeneity. More research is warranted to clarify the relation between HIV infection and the prevalence of ED. Luo L, Deng T, Zhao S, et al. Association Between HIV Infection and Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Sex Med 2017;14:1125-1132.