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Erectile Dysfunction: Information and Treatment Options Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects 5-15% of men in America. It is characterized by the inability to attain or sustain an erection for the purpose of sexual intercourse. If left untreated, erectile dysfunction can have negative effects on relationships and self-confidence. Fortunately, erectile dysfunction is a …
Also called: Insulin Injector, Insulin Jet Summary Insulin jet injectors deliver insulin without the use of needles. Instead, a high-pressure air mechanism pushes a mist of the medication into the body through spaces between skin cells. This provides patients with diabetes an alternative method of insulin delivery, especially for patients who cannot use or are …
Also called: Desensitization Summary Desensitization therapy is a technique used to reduce a patient’s allergic reactions to allergy-provoking substances. This therapy can be used to help with substances individuals cannot avoid. People with diabetes may be prescribed this treatment to help overcome allergies to insulin, a medication that may be prescribed to control glucose (blood …
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are caused by viruses and bacteria. They affect respiratory tract and are believed to be the most common reason why people visit their GP. There are numerous respiratory tract infections, ranging from the mild conditions such as common cold to the more serious ones like pneumonia. Unlike upper respiratory tract infections …
1. Overview of LHON: Molecular Genetics, Risk Factors for Visual Loss, Visual Prognosis Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, BMedSci, MBBS, PhD, FRCPath, FRCOphth: Hi, there. My name is Patrick Yu-Wai Man. I am an academic neuro-ophthalmologist based at the University of Cambridge with joint clinical appointments at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. I …
