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Intra-lesion treatment of peyronie’s disease: a new plunger mechanism syringe with ergonomic leverage handling
No full textAndrological experiences from Tuscany, Umbria and Liguria Section (SIA) in the years 2008-2009.
No full textSearching for Information on PDA in a Naturalistic Environment with or without Music
Full text linkThe present paper investigates the effects of different kinds of music on information searching in a crowded cafeteria. Our experiment employs four texts that differ in length only, not in content or syntactic complexity. Each text is loaded on a web page and displayed on a PDA. We ask to participants 20 questions about each text and then compare their accuracy and performance time. Participants carry out their task in three different background conditions: normal environmental noise, earphones with classical symphonic music or earphones with modern Italian songs. We assume that classical symphonic music improves information searching by isolating the participant from the noise and background chitchatting of the cafeteria, while modern Italian music compromises performance, because processing the lyrics interferes with the task. In line with our expectations, classical music significantly improves information searching, but contrary to our hypotheses, Italian music improves performance, although not in a significant way. We conclude that in a situation with background noise, listening to classical music increases the speed of information searching with respect to a condition without music
A proposal for a self removal suture (DZ suture) in dermatologic surgery
No full textIt is proposed a self removal suture to improve the quality of life of the patient that is no longer forced to seek medical attention for the removal of stitche
A survey on the experience of 136 Italian urologists in the treatment of erectile dysfunction with PDE5 inhibitors and recommendations for the use of Avanafil in the clinical practice
Full text linkIntroduction: PDE5 inhibitors are the firstline treatment for erectile dysfunction. Although all these drugs share the same mechanism of action, each agent could have different characteristics in terms of selectivity, pharmacokinetics and tolerability profile. Materials and Methods: This manuscript illustrates a project, undertaken by the Italian Society of Urology in order to obtain a "snapshot" of the experience of Italian urologists with the use of PDE5 inhibitors in the clinical practice. This project included a survey, targeting a sample of 136 Italian urologists experienced in the treatment of ED, and the organization of a conference of experts who, based on the findings of the survey, the scientific literature and the clinical experience, would define some recommendations for the use of PDE5 inhibitors in clinical practice with a particular focus on Avanafil, the most recent drug in this class. Results: The following recommendations on the use of Avanafil were issued: 1) In patients who are candidates for the use of Avanafil, it is advisable to use the 200-mg dose from the first administration; 2) When used at the highest dose (200 mg), Avanafil shows a favourable tolerability profile with an efficacy similar to that of other agents; 3) The patient should be instructed to take Avanafil on an empty stomach, i.e., 30-45 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal; 4) The efficacy window of Avanafil is between 30 minutes and 6 hours after dosing, which qualifies this molecule as a new drug with an intermediate duration of action; 5) Avanafil at a dose of 50-100 mg/day may be a therapeutic option in chronic rehabilitation. Conclusions: Among PDE5 inhibitors, Avanafil is a new agent with an intermediate duration of action, characterized by high efficacy and good tolerability even at the highest dose (200 mg)
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