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FDA finding on Xiaflex expected in September

Monday, August 26th, 2013

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Will the FDA approve the Auxilium drug Xiaflex for Peyronie’s Disease?  News is expected during the first week of September.  Xiaflex consists of an enzyme which breaks down the plaque that causes curvature of the penis.  Trial studies indicate that the drug can reduce the degree of penile curvature in Peyronie’s disease and other symptoms for men with the disease, and results have been consistent in multiple phases. Urosciences will watch the Web for the latest news on Xiaflex for Peyronie’s Disease, and keep our viewers posted.  The drug is already in use for a crippling hand condition known as Dupuytren’s contracture.

This post was written by  UroSciences, developers of the PDAD Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device for urologists and patients.

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Peyronie’s disease: Our top blog posts

Monday, August 26th, 2013

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If you want to learn more about the history and treatment of Peyronie’s disease, we’ve posted our top blog entries on the subject here for your convenience.  When you’ve finished reading, be sure to view the PDAD device, a tool for both urologists and patients for the diagnosis and assessment of PD.

Here are links to our top posts for Peyronie’s disease information:

10 Interesting Facts About Peyronie’s :  A quick compilation of things you might not know, like how Peyronie’s disease, or penile curvature, got its name, how many are affected by it, and which men should be most concerned.

Getting Treatment for Peyronie’s:  Overcoming embarrassment and getting treatment for curvature of the penis can be the most difficult step of all.  Here are some things you might not have thought about to get you started.

ED, Diabetes and Peyronie’s:  Why men with ED and diabetes should be aware of the possibility of Peyronie’s disease.

Collagenase Injections for Peyronie’s Disease:  Read more about this treatment.

 

 

Collagenase injections for Peyronie’s disease performing well in studies

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

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Renal and Urology News recently reported that collagenase injections are out-performing placebos in recent studies known as” Impress I” and “Impress II” for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease, and it seems that the injections are effective regardless of the severity of the disease.  The phase 3 studies, performed by the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, resulted in up to 39-degrees of improvement in penile curvature.  In addition, the subjects’ receiving the Peyronie’s injections had markedly reduced bother scores.

Visit our page for more information on the Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device (P.D.A.D.), exclusively developed by UroSciences for both urologists and patients.

Overcome Embarassment and Get Help for Peyronie’s Disease

Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

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Perhaps on of the biggest barriers to getting treatment for Peyronie’s Disease is the initial embarrassment and awkwardness of seeing a urologist for the condition. However, delaying treatment can make curvature of the penis worse by increasing damage to penile tissue. If you think you have Peyronie’s Disease, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible.  Here are a few ways to make going to the doctor easier.

Photos from Home

Although your urologist will need to physical examine the flaccid penis to determine diagnosis and possible Peyronie’s Disease treatment options, many urologist offer the option to take photos of the erect penis from home, and then bring the photos to your appointment for assessment.

Measurement for Diagnosis

To assess the level of severity of Peyronie’s Disease your urologist will require specific measurements of the penis.  While this can be done in a doctor’s office, there is an option for accurately measuring the extent of the penile curvature.  The device, known as the PDAD, or Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device, was developed by UroSciences and is the first device of its kind .  Available to both patients and medical professionals, the easy-to-use P.D.A.D. allows patients to measure the severity of Peyronie’s Disease from the comfort of home.

Tracking Improvement

Tracking specific measurements of the penis before and after treatment are important to successful treatment of Peyronie’s Disease.  Similar to using the P.D.A.D. for initial assessment of PD, patients and medical professionals also select the P.D.A.D. for measuring and tracking improvements in penile curvature.

 

Overcome Embarassment and Get Help for Peyronie’s Disease

Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

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Perhaps on of the biggest barriers to getting treatment for Peyronie’s Disease is the initial embarrassment and awkwardness of seeing a urologist for the condition. However, delaying treatment can make curvature of the penis worse by increasing damage to penile tissue. If you think you have Peyronie’s Disease, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible.  Here are a few ways to make going to the doctor easier.

Photos from Home

Although your urologist will need to physical examine the flaccid penis to determine diagnosis and possible Peyronie’s Disease treatment options, many urologist offer the option to take photos of the erect penis from home, and then bring the photos to your appointment for assessment.

Measurement for Diagnosis

To assess the level of severity of Peyronie’s Disease your urologist will require specific measurements of the penis.  While this can be done in a doctor’s office, there is an option for accurately measuring the extent of the penile curvature.  The device, known as the PDAD, or Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device, was developed by UroSciences and is the first device of its kind .  Available to both patients and medical professionals, the easy-to-use P.D.A.D. allows patients to measure the severity of Peyronie’s Disease from the comfort of home.

Tracking Improvement

Tracking specific measurements of the penis before and after treatment are important to successful treatment of Peyronie’s Disease.  Similar to using the P.D.A.D. for initial assessment of PD, patients and medical professionals also select the P.D.A.D. for measuring and tracking improvements in penile curvature.

 

Diagnosis and Treatment for Peyronie’s Disease

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

 

What Is Peyronie’s Disease?

Peyronie’s Disease, also known as Chronic Inflammation of the Tunica Albuginea (CITA), is a disorder affecting the soft tissue of the penis, and is characterized by  plaque formations within the soft tissue resulting in sometimes painful penile curvature and indentations during an erection. Since blood does not properly flow through the fibrous plaque formations during an erection, the penis curves or indents toward the area of the plaque.

Peyronie’s Disease Diagnosis 

PD is most often diagnosed by a urologist conducting a physical exam of the flaccid penis.  Other tests such as ultrasounds and x-rays may be necessary to complete diagnosis and to determine the areas of soft tissue which require treatment.  If examination of the penis during an erection is necessary, the urologist may administer an injection to cause an erection, or request that the patient provide photos of his erect penis, taken at home.  One of the most significant problems with diagnosis of Peyronie’s Disease is the level of embarrassment and understandable anxiety associated with the necessary exams and the disease itself.

 

Peyronie's Disease Assessment Device (P.D.A.D.™)

Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device (P.D.A.D.™)

 

Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device- P.D.A.D.™

To meet the challenges of diagnosing and tracking the treatment success of PD, and to ease the anxiety associated with the necessary exams, a new  device known as the P.D.A.D. is available for precisely measuring and evaluating the severity of Peyronie’s Disease. Designed for both patients and physicians, the  P.D.A.D. is the only device of its kind, and allows for easy and universal measurement of the degree of curvature of the penis, measurement of indentations, and measurement of penis length.

For physicians and patients, the P.D.A.D. provides a standard urology tool for evaluating, determining, and monitoring the progress of Peyronie’s Disease treatment options, and particularly for patients, the P.D.A.D., when used at home, provides a private method to track improvements in penile curvature.

Click for more information on the P.D.A.D.for Peyronie’s Disease.

 

Diagnosis and Treatment for Peyronie’s Disease

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

 

What Is Peyronie’s Disease?

Peyronie’s Disease, also known as Chronic Inflammation of the Tunica Albuginea (CITA), is a disorder affecting the soft tissue of the penis, and is characterized by  plaque formations within the soft tissue resulting in sometimes painful penile curvature and indentations during an erection. Since blood does not properly flow through the fibrous plaque formations during an erection, the penis curves or indents toward the area of the plaque.

Peyronie’s Disease Diagnosis 

PD is most often diagnosed by a urologist conducting a physical exam of the flaccid penis.  Other tests such as ultrasounds and x-rays may be necessary to complete diagnosis and to determine the areas of soft tissue which require treatment.  If examination of the penis during an erection is necessary, the urologist may administer an injection to cause an erection, or request that the patient provide photos of his erect penis, taken at home.  One of the most significant problems with diagnosis of Peyronie’s Disease is the level of embarrassment and understandable anxiety associated with the necessary exams and the disease itself.

 

Peyronie's Disease Assessment Device (P.D.A.D.™)

Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device (P.D.A.D.™)

 

Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device- P.D.A.D.™

To meet the challenges of diagnosing and tracking the treatment success of PD, and to ease the anxiety associated with the necessary exams, a new  device known as the P.D.A.D. is available for precisely measuring and evaluating the severity of Peyronie’s Disease. Designed for both patients and physicians, the  P.D.A.D. is the only device of its kind, and allows for easy and universal measurement of the degree of curvature of the penis, measurement of indentations, and measurement of penis length.

For physicians and patients, the P.D.A.D. provides a standard urology tool for evaluating, determining, and monitoring the progress of Peyronie’s Disease treatment options, and particularly for patients, the P.D.A.D., when used at home, provides a private method to track improvements in penile curvature.

Click for more information on the P.D.A.D.for Peyronie’s Disease.