Antonio Aversa

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Why do urologists use silodosin without warning the patient that this will change their sexuality?

In my clinical practice, I frequently see patients complaining sexual disturbances becoming apparent after unwise administration of alpha-blockers for BPH. Frequent misuse by the urologists is the...

14 May 2016 9,552 8 View

Is anyone aware of the therapeutic effects of Germanium in humans?

Specifically as a polivitaminic compound, and as an anti-tumoral agent.

09 September 2014 2,538 5 View

Testosterone and the Heart: is really a dangerous interplay?

I think not!. The articles recently appeared in JAMA and PLOSONE are greatly flawed. I am wondering as to why they have been processed by right peer reviewers. Before answering me, please give a...

17 April 2014 7,111 2 View

Is testosterone replacement therapy harmful for cardiovascular accidents?

I believe this article put a dark light on testosterone replacement in men with cardiovascular disease. The article has several pitfalls that have not been addressed neither in the article nor in...

10 November 2013 7,341 0 View

Who comes first in the treatment of male sexual dysfunctions?

Is treatment of comorbid erectile dysfunction mandatory?

14 October 2013 6,804 0 View

Do you prescribe Dapoxetine in men over 65?

No data are available from the pharmaceuticals

26 September 2013 6,423 1 View

Do you believe that chronic PDE5 inhibitors use may help to protect from cardiovascular system injury?

We believe that continuous tadalafil is helpful in protecting genitourinary tract from ageing. Also, heart remodelling and improvement in function is expected. metabolic effects (bone, body...

13 March 2013 8,532 1 View

Does testosterone improve the response to PDE5i in men with erectile dysfunction?

The controversial role of testosterone on the male erectile process needs more discussion and expert opinion. Please see the article and let me know your position.

16 February 2013 105 1 View

What is your experience with chronic inhalatory corticosteroid used for children with allergic diathesis, and its relationship to bone growth?

Maybe any child experienced delayed growth?

05 December 2012 7,523 2 View

A new drug for obesity is going to be released. Is there a place for pharmacological treatment also in UE?

I think that pent ermine is a dangerous drug to use in categories at risk. Topiramate is a safe drug with frequent side effects. I am skeptical about its approval and use in UE.

28 November 2012 6,617 1 View

Is there any gender difference with respect to obesity and the risk of osteoporosis?

Obesity may not be sometimes regarded as a protective factor for osteoporosis irrespective of gender. Our data suggest that a particular obesity subgroup, namely those with higher degrees of...

14 August 2012 2,124 15 View

Do you believe that testosterone is harmful in developing prostate cancer?

In light of recent evidence, testosterone appears to be less important than genetics, epigenetics and environmental factors

04 May 2012 7,395 8 View

Have you any data on the role of testosterone in preventing neurodegeneration and cognitive disorders in the elderly?

At present, animal models suggest for a protective role of testosterone within the brain (and also estrdìadiol). Have you any clinical data suggesting that endogenous neurosteroids are involved in...

01 January 1970 1,614 3 View