EFFECTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: A META ANALYSIS STUDY ON RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS

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Khat (Catha edulis): The herb with officio-legal, socio-cultural and economic uncertainty

Khat (Catha edulis) is a plant of uncertain and highly controversial status grown in the countries around the Red Sea and on the eastern coast of Africa. The chewing of khat leaves has a deep-rooted religious and socio-cultural tradition. Khat is considered a cash crop and its cultivation is a source of economic value to the societies and nations involved. There have, however, been reports of negative economic effects on the individuals engaging in the habit of khat chewing. The increasing use of khat worldwide, along with the negative international attention that this has garnered, has led to the present status of uncertainty of the once indigenous practice of khat chewing. Scientists, mostly western Europeans, have tended to focus on problems related to khat with little attention to the positive role of khat chewing in society and the world at large. In addition, no report has directly associated khat with any organised crime, violence or antisocial activity, particularly in countries where khat is legalised. This paper reviewed the various areas of uncertainty and controversy relating to khat. Based on the findings of the review, further qualitative and quantitative research is required and a positive international approach to khat use at economic, religious and socio-cultural levels is advocated

Effect of Varied Doses of Coffee-Caffeine on Resting Cardiovascular system of Healthy Black African Adults

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Dysfonctionnement érectile chez les patients d’âge plus avancé qui souffrent de l’attaque d’apoplexie : corrélation entre le côté de la hémiplégie et le dysfonctionnement érectile

This study was conducted to determine the effects of hemiplegia on erectile function in stroke patients. One hundred and five stroke patients grouped into left (61.78±7.79 years) and 55 right hemiplegic (62.11 ± 9.32 years) and 40 age-matched controls (64.00± 8.53 years).The International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire was used for data collection. One way analysis of variance and Spearman correlation tests were used in data analysis. Erectile function was significantly decreased in the both right (IIEF-5, 7.55 ± 4.07) and left hemiplegic groups (IIEF-5, 10.40 ± 5. 70) compared with the control group (IIEF-5, 20.50 ±4.2 7) p<0.05. Side of hemiplegia significantly correlated with erectile dysfunction at p<0.01. Conclusively, stroke mostly affects erectile function of right hemiplegia (Afr J Reprod Health 2009; 13[2]:49-54).L’étude avait pour objectif de déterminer les effets de la hémiplégie sur le fonctionnement érectile chez les patients souffrant de l’attaque d’apoplexie. Cent cinq patients qui souffraient de l’attaque d’apoplexie regroupés en 50 hémiplégie de gauche (61,78±7,79ans) et 55 hémiplégie de droit (62,11±9,32ans) et 40 groupes témoin appariés suivant l’âge (64,00±8,53 ans). Les données ont été recueillies à l’aide des questionnaires de l’indice international du Dysfonctionnement Erectile. Une analyse à sens unique de variance et des tests de corrélation de Spearman ont été utilisés pour analyser les données. La fonction érectile a baissé de manière importante dans les groupes hémiplégiques de droit (HEF – 5,7,55±4,07) et de gauche (11EF – 5, 10,40±5,70) par rapport au groupe témoin (11EF – 5, 20,50±4,27) P<0,05. Le côté de l’hémiplégie était en corrélation significative avec le dysfonctionnement érectile (p<0,01). En conclusion, l’apoplexie affecte surtout le fonctionnement de l’hémiplégie de droit (Afr J Reprod Health 2009; 13[2]:49-54)

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the symptomatic management of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a placebo-control randomized trial

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in the symptomatic management of chronic prostatitis pain/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. DESIGN: A pretest, posttest randomized double blind design was used in data collection. PARTICIPANT: Twenty-four patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis- category IIIA and IIIB of the National Institute of Health Chronic Pain (NIH-CP) were referred for physiotherapy from the Urology department. Intervention: Pre treatment pain level was assessed using the NIH-CP (pain domain) index. The TENS group received TENS treatment, 5 times per week for a period of 4 weeks (mean treatment frequency, intensity, pulse width and duration of 60Hz, 100µS, 25mA and 20 minutes respectively). The Analgesic group received no TENS treatment but continued analgesics; the Control group received no TENS and Analgesic but placebo. All subjects were placed on antibiotics throughout the treatment period. Outcome measures: Post-treatment pain level was also assessed using NIH-CP pain index. RESULT: Findings of the study revealed significant effect of TENS on chronic prostatitis pain at p < 0.05. CONCLUSION: TENS is an effective means of non-invasive symptomatic management of chronic prostatitis pain