Archive for February, 2015

Clinical Trial Outcome: Peyronie’s Disease

By Stuckey • February 17th, 2015

Peyronie’s disease is a disorder where scar tissue forms in the soft tissue of the penis. This  plaque most commonly results in curvature or indentation and can also lead to erectile dysfunction, pain and loss of length. In the past, treatments for the condition consisted of either surgery which was unappealing to men or vitamin E treatment which was mostly unsuccessful. In 2011 to 2013, the Keogh Institute under the direction of Auxilium Pharmaceuticals ran a study on Peyronie’s disease.  The study was considered successful with 75% of men with the condition having a clinically meaningful improvement in curvature. The […]

Finding good medical information online

By Stuckey • February 4th, 2015
Finding good medical information online

With the rising cost of healthcare and increasing digital information, it is becoming more common for people to investigate their symptoms online before seeking expert advice. This is particularly common for issues of a sexual nature which people may not want to approach their doctor about. There is ample good information available on the internet, however there is also a lot of misinformation. Use of the wrong information, particularly for self-diagnosis or self-medication can lead to inappropriate treatment of your condition, which can result in serious consequences. Used carefully online information can be a benefit to your health, however you […]