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FDA will evaluate the risk of testosterone therapy

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Administration experts by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will appreciate the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients receiving testosterone . FDA's decision was made after studying the results of two studies in which researchers have linked the hormone supplementation with high risk of stroke, heart attack and death, according to MedpageToday. In November last year in the journal published a study about the increased level of cardiovascular events and death among veterans who took hormones. Results of a further work, which appeared in January 2014 in the pages of PLOS One, have shown an increased risk of heart attacks among men (with heart disease in history), treated with testosterone. FDA does not specify exactly when the evaluation is completed the safe use of the hormone in the form of a gel for topical application, transdermal patch, injectable liquid and lozenges. While experts do not recommend the controlling to suspend patients receiving testosterone, and...

Cialis And Similar Yet Natural Alternatives

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BY: Nitin Vaghela Cialis is a drug that is used in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The problem is more common in older men although men of any age can suffer. How it works A complicated series of actions and reactions must occur for a man to gain and maintain an erection. The end result is that chemicals are released in order to relax certain muscles and allow blood flow to the penis to increase, thus causing erection. Erection ceases when a chemical called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) is released and breaks down the other chemical, causing the blood flow to decrease and the penis to return to its flaccid state. Cialis' active ingredient is Tadalafil. This works to inhibit PDE5, meaning the chemicals that cause increased blood flow to the penis remain intact for longer, resulting in a longer asting erection. Is it Safe? As with any medication, men need to consult a doctor before using Cialis. Because tadalifil is a blood thinner, there are certain medicati...