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Expression of AIF, PARP, and miRNAs MIR-145, MIR-210, and MIR-486 associated with apoptosis in the corpus cavernosum of rats subjected to chronic alcoholism model

Int. j. morphol; 38 (6), 2020
SUMMARY: Previous studies from our group described the consequences of using ethanol on penile erection. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanisms surrounding microRNAs, apoptosis process and their relationship with erectile dysfunction associated with alcohol consumption are still poorly understood. The ob...

Characterization and psychological aspects of patients with erectile dysfunction

Psicol. teor. prát; 22 (3), 2020
This study aimed to characterize patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) evaluated by the psychologist who participates in the Urology team of a teaching hospital. The following data from medical records of patients treated between January / 2011 and April / 2015 were analyzed: 1) the urologist's referra...

Do phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors have a cardioprotective effect?

Standardization of penile hemodynamic evaluation through color duplex-doppler ultrasound

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: The vascular evaluation of the erectile function through Color Duplex-Doppler Ultrasound (CDDU) of the penis can benefit the therapeutic decision-making process. Unfortunately, there is no standard procedure for CDDU conduction, a fact that results in high result-interpretation var...

Aspectos negligenciados na reabilitação sexual masculina após prostatectomia radical
Aspects neglected in the male sexual rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy

Diagn. tratamento; 25 (3), 2020
O câncer de próstata é uma das neoplasias mais frequentes na população masculina. A prostatectomia radical está entre os principais tratamentos para essa afecção, sendo a primeira escolha para casos de doenças localizadas e localmente avançadas. Contudo, essa modalidade de tratamento cirúrgico...

Lessons learned after 20 years' experience with penile fracture

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT Objective: To report our experience over the past 20 years in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of penile fracture (PF). Materials and methods: Between January 1997 and January 2017, patients with clinical diagnosis of PF were admitted to our facility and retrospectively assessed. Medical r...

Profile of sexuality and symptoms of lower urinary tract in non-institutionalized elderly

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction: Urinary or sexual dysfunction in the elderly are underreported. However, they are highly prevalent. This study aims to identify the prevalence of these conditions. Objective: The aim is to carry out an investigation in non-institutionalized individuals over 60 years of age, to ob...