...Erectile Dysfunction Obinna Nwaudo Baltimore City Community College Professor E.B.Iweha BIO 112 April 9,2016. NAME OF DISEASE. Erectile dysfunction is a disease condition characterized by the inability of an adult male to develop or maintain an erection of the penis that is strong enough for sexual intercourse. This condition is also known as impotence. Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 18 million men in the US alone. Achieving and sustaining erection is difficult for patients suffering from this disease. HISTRORY OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION. Erectile dysfunction has been affecting men since the ancient times, during the 16th and 17th century in France, impotence was considered a crime and a legal ground for divorce and the courts were allowed to “inspect” the complainants, a practice that was later abolished in 1677. In the early 1920 John Brinkley started to cure impotency in the US with goat glands implants and injections. The most significant advance in therapy for erectile dysfunction was made by a British physician Giles Brindley, who used a non specific vasodilator called Papaverine to induce erection in impotent men. Giles Brindely’s drug laid the foundation for the later development of specific, safe and effective therapies like Viagra. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISEASE. Individuals suffering from erectile dysfunction are unable to develop and sustain an erection, this inability to keep erection can be as a result of physiological or psychological reasons...
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...Heart Disease There is research that suggests that periodontal disease increases the risk for heart disease. Heart disease or cardiovascular disease is when the blood vessels are blocked or narrowed which disrupt blood flow (Staff, 2014). It can lead to heart attacks and strokes. A survey done by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that men younger than 50 with periodontal disease were 72% more likely to develop heart disease than men who didn’t have any gum disease (Ryan T. Demmer, 2006). The possible association is that one of the bacteria, P.gingivalis, which causes periodontal disease, is capable of causing plaque buildup in the arteries (Atherosclerosis) (Ryan T. Demmer, 2006). And if plaque buildup occurs in the coronary artery it will interrupt the flow of oxygenated blood to the heart, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Living with heart disease involves heart pains, shortness of breath, and constant fatigue. And unfortunately, there is no easy fix besides changing one lifestyle including diet, exercise, and dental hygiene....
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...Case study: Erectile dysfunction from torture by Laleh Yaghoubi The following is a case study of a male client, Mubilajeh, suffering from a sexual disorder (impotence). Erectile disorder, the inability to have an erection or maintain one, is currently the most common sexual disorder among men (Hyde 468). One result of erectile disorder is that the man cannot engage in sexual intercourse. For many men, including this individual, psychological reactions to erectile disorder may be severe: embarrassment, depression, and anxiety. The client was diagnosed and given an assessment with the goal of determining the factors. Through a process of discovery, the client's history finally revealed that the impotence was actually a result of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) caused by a past experience. People with PTSD fear re-experiencing a traumatic event and sometimes are unable to remember certain aspects (Barlow 138). However, through psychoanalytic therapy, this client illustrates a successful recovery. Patient This section presents a brief patient assessment, including a case history of the client considered in the study. Mubilajeh, thin proportioned and nearly seven feet tall, is a thirty-year-old African male originally from Nigeria. He is a peaceful and proud African man. He has been married to his wife, Zhane, for nine years, and they hope to have children very soon. At the age of fourteen, Mubilajeh's father passed away, which left his...
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...Introduction The samples below are papers by students, unless specifically noted. They are examples of "A" level undergraduate writing or entry-level professional work. To get a better idea of how this type of paper is written, you will want to look at all the samples. Then compare the samples to each other and to what the "Basics" part of this chapter says. The authors of all sample student papers in this Web site have given their permission in writing to have their work included in WritingforCollege.org. All samples remain copyrighted by their original authors. Other than showing it on this website, none should be used without the explicit permission of the author. If you do not have time to read every sample below, word for word, then use a form of skim reading: read the entire introduction and conclusion paragraph of a sample, and then read just the first and last sentence of all the other paragraphs in the sample. This method of skimming often provides an understanding of the basic contents and of the paper's form or structure. Another method of faster reading is to choose just one or two of the samples that are most like the paper you will be required to write; then read, either fully or using skim reading as described here. Unless otherwise noted, sample papers do not necessarily meet all requirements an individual instructor or professional supervisor may have: ask your instructor or supervisor. In addition, the samples single spaced to save room; however...
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...Alexander King Dr. Akl English 1020-017 24 Nov. 2014 Prostate and Prejudice Introduction A man that has been treated for prostate cancer can never, on his own, have an erection hard enough to sexually satisfy either himself or his sexual partner. Prostate cancer is as common in men as breast cancer is in women, yet prostate cancer receives little compare to the massive amounts of money and publicity that breast cancer receives every year. The lasting effect from a disease that attacks what is essentially and biologically male is both physically and psychologically devastating to the victim to say the least. With a low survival rate, prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent and lethal disease faced specifically by men. Though breast cancer has caught the attention of the public, the fight against prostate cancer remains underfunded and woefully hidden behind the shadows of other diseases like ALS and cervical cancer; however, prostate cancer remains a rapidly mutating threat to men everywhere that is just as serious as breast cancer due to its the extreme symptoms, embarrassing methods of diagnosis, painful and humiliating treatment options, and the poor quality of life after treatment. Symptoms of Advancing Prostate Cancer Initially, the symptoms of prostate cancer appear small, such as frequent urination, but painful signs of the disease’s spread will become undeniable as the disease progresses. Senior Lecturer, Harris G., at Anglia Polytechnic University lectures...
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...| MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM | | | | 10/24/2014 | Contents Vasectomy 3 BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 4 ED – Erectile Dysfunction 6 Andropause 7 Gynecomastia 8 PSA Testing 9 Peyronie’s Disease 10 Diphallia 12 Cryptorchidism 13 Orchiopexy 14 Prostate Cancer 15 STD’s 17 a) Chlamydia 17 b) Gonorrhea 18 c) Syphilis 19 d) Herpes Genitalis 20 Paternity Test 21 Viagra (sildenafil) 22 Circumcision 23 Vasectomy * A vasectomy is the surgical procedure performed on men in which the vas deferens (the tubes that carry the sperm from the testicles to the seminal vesicles) are cut, ties or cauterized. * The semen no longer contains sperm after the tubes are cut, so conception cannot occur. The testicles continue to produce sperm, but they die and are absorbed by the body. * There are 4 types of vasectomies: * Traditional vasectomy – the doctor will make an incision on the scrotum, allowing access to the vas deferens, which will then be cut. * No-scalpel vasectomy – the doctor cut the vas deferens via a small hole on the scrotum. * Clip vasectomy – small clamps are used to block the vas deferens instead of severing it. * Laser vasectomy – the vase deferens are cut and cauterized with a surgical laser * The vasectomy procedure prevents the release of sperm when a man ejaculates. The man will still produce semen, but will be sperm free. * Vasectomies may be reversed, however...
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...In this essay, I am going to be briefly summarizing Chapter 14 Human Sexuality: Making Informed Decisions by David Knox and Susan Milstein, as well as a video on YouTube titled “What is SEX THERAPY? mental health advice with Therapist Kati Morton & Sexologist Dr. Doe” which both to some extent explain sex therapy and sexual dysfunctions. Sexual therapy is a professional treatment that addresses a person's psychological or physical sexual problems.Whereas, sexual dysfunction occurs when you have a problem that prevents you from wanting or enjoying sexual activity. In addition to that, men and women both endure sexual dysfunctions such as a woman’s lack of sexual desire or a man experiencing erectile problems. However, sex therapy allows a person to be able to deal with sexual dysfunctions....
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...Empowerment is a patient-centred approach tailored to counterpart the fundamental realities of diabetes care (Royal College of Nursing (RCN) 2006).Empowerment promotes autonomy and increases an individuals’ power to enable them to make informed decisions, encouraging their choice and promoting their independence (DOH 2001). Patient empowerment is a central function of nursing care. It requires a collaborative approach between the patient and the multidisciplinary team in order to address a person’s needs (Lloyd 2010). If empowered James will gain a better understanding about diabetes, the long term effects and effective prevention strategies, therefore improving his quality of life (Hillson 2002). A possible barrier to empowerment for James is a lack of understanding about diabetes and how it affects his body and a need of self-belief (DOH 2005). A further disadvantage of empowerment is diabetes having a negative impact on the quality of life. Adhering to a rigid regimen of eating and administering insulin can restrict an individual’s lifestyle choices and activities, which may be reported as having a negative aspect of diabetic care (Mckinnon 2003). James’s occupation is the driver of a large goods vehicle, which means he is on the road for long periods of time which has resulted in him snacking and not eating a balanced diet, causing him to have persistent high blood glucose levels. It may be challenging to motivate him and engage him in the changes that need to be made (Watkins...
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...Dr. Dov Rand is a graduate of the Albert Einstein School of Medicine located in New York. Dr. Rand has treated aging disorders for over fifteen years. Rand holds a certification in medical acupuncture. He is a Co-Founder of Healthy Aging Medical Centers. Patients seek assistance from the center for issues such as anxiety, depression, hot flashes, fatigue, and night sweats, and low libido. Dr. Rand found hormones is what makes young individuals differ from older people. Dr. Dov Rand provides his patients with bioidentical hormones which are known for their safety features because they chemically match the hormones which are naturally found in human bodies. Dr. Rand has programs which are designed for men and women. Men receive assistance in...
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...On examination, musculoskeletal strength is 4/5 with lower leg flexion and extension and ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion. Patient has antalgic gait. Current medications include docuprene-sodium, Ketamine 5% cream, Protonix, glucosamine sulfate, Prozac, hydocodone-apap, Sildenafil and Wellbutrin. Diagnoses are left foot ankle and joint pain, lumbosacral region intervertebral disc degeneration, cervical and thoracic sprain, chronic pain and pain disorder with related psychological factors. Plan is for urology consultation due to left buttocks pain associated with erection, considering the symptoms have been consistent since his injury. Current request is for 1 Urology Consultation between 12/28/2015 and...
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...injection on 07/06/15 which reduced the pain by 66% for 2 months. He was getting good relief and increased mobility from the topical cream. Review of systems is positive for constipation and gastritis secondary to medication use. As of this report, MRI of the thoracic spine (unofficial) showed thoracic spine disease. On examination of the cervical spine, range of motion is limited. Lumbar spine flexion is 30 degrees with patient standing with pain at the lower back with radiation down the left leg. Patient is unable to reach his shoes when he sits and bends forward. Lumbar spine extension is 5 degrees with pain at the lower back, bilaterally with radiation down the left leg. Knee jerk is +1/+4 on the right and +0/+4 on the left. Ankle jerk is +1/+4 bilaterally. Straight leg raising test is positive bilaterally. He walks with a limp favoring the left leg. Current medications include Norco, Prilosec, Elavil, Neurontin and metoprolol. Diagnoses include thoracic and lumbar discogenic syndrome, opiate induced constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, insomnia, b vitamin D deficiency, cervical discogenic syndrome, anxiety, erectile dysfunction and hypertension. He was dispensed with Norco, Prilosec, Dexilant, Neurontin and Ambien, Ketoprofen cream, Elavil, Amitiza, metoprolol and Ambien. Treatment plan includes continuation with topical medication, series of lumbar ESI and thoracic ESI, surgical consultation, wide back brace for better support, 12 PT sessions for...
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... decompensated heart failure (↑ risk of QT interval prolongation); ● Concurrent use of QT interval prolonging drugs SIDE/ADVERSE EFFECTS: CNS: NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME UICIDAL THOUGHTS pathy onfusionrowsiness , S , a , c , d , insomnia , weakness , agitation, amnesia, anxiety, ↓ libido, dizziness, fatigue, impaired concentration, ↑ depression, migraine headache EENT: abnormal accommodation Resp: cough CV: TORSADE DE POINTES , postural hypotension, QT interval prolongation, tachycardia GI: abdominal pain norexia iarrhea ry mouth yspepsialatulence saliva ausea , a , d , d , d , f , ↑ , n , altered taste, ↑ appetite, vomiting GU: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, ejaculatory delay, erectile dysfunction, polyuria Derm: sweating , photosensitivity, pruritus, rash Metabolic: weight loss, weight gain F and E: hyponatremia MS: arthralgia, myalgia Neuro: tremor , paresthesia Misc: SEROTONIN SYNDROME , fever, yawnin NURSING IMPLICATIONS: May cause serious, potentially fatal reactions when used with AO inhibitors M ; concurrent use contraindicated; allow at least 14 days between citalopram and...
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...blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. Symptoms often include frequent urination, lethargy, excessive thirst, and hunger. The treatment for this disease includes changes in diet, oral medications, and in some cases, daily injections of insulin. Historical Background Diabetes mellitus was first described in ancient Egypt. It was first named by Aretaeus in the 1st century A.D. In the 2nd century, Galenus blamed the cause of diabetes on, kidney weakness. There were several theories that attempted to explain the origin of diabetes over the next few centuries. In the 16th century, Paracelsus noted the presence of a “salt” in the evaporated urine of individuals with diabetes and Thomas Willis encouraged tasting urine as part of an examination, claiming that the urine of individuals with diabetes tasted, “wonderfully sweet, as if imbued with honey or sugar.” In 1775, Mathew Dobson identified the salt-like material in diabetic’s urine as sugar. In 1815, the sugar was acknowledged as glucose. Over the years, a variety of treatments for individuals with diabetes were used, including starvation. Eventually, Alkalis were added to the treatment regimen and soon after antimony, cathartics, and even opium were tried. In 1848, Claude Bernard found sugar in the hepatic veins of dogs that were fed either sugar or protein. After finding glycogen in the liver, he reported that the body could synthesize its own chemicals, and suggested that diabetes resulted from an overproduction of sugar...
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...Medical Testing on Animals is Immoral For my persuasive essay I have chosen to argue why it is immoral to do medical testing on animals. History of testing on animal goes back to the Greeks in the 3rd and 4th centuries, with Aristotle and Erasistreatus being among the first to perform experiments on living animals. I feels it’s immoral to animals because over 100 million animals are dying just to find cures for diseases (Hajar). However, the consequences of medical testing on animals is that most of the animals are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act. The Animal Welfare Act is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research and exhibition. Another consequence would be that most animal testing can mislead researchers with non -potential cures and treatments. The Food and Drug organization reports that just 92 out of each 100 medications that breeze through on creature tests come up short in people. This statement means most of the drugs tested on animal don’t even work on humans half the time. Next, "In the name of science", animal experiments globally are around 100 million experiments each year. Cats, dogs, rabbits, mice and other animals, no different to those we have as pets, are used in experiments. Animals are force-fed harmful substances, infected with lethal viruses, subjected to brain damage, heart attacks, stokes, cancers and ultimately killed. Several cosmetic tests commonly perform med on mice, rats, rabbits, and...
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