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Health Encyclopedia: Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Prognosis

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Temporary erectile dysfunction is very common and usually not a serious problem. Nevertheless, if the condition is persistent, psychological effects can be significant. Erectile dysfunction can have a devastating impact on a relationship and can cause extreme depression, which may become chronic if not treated. When a consistent pattern of sexual dysfunction extends over a prolonged period of time, a serious physical or emotional disorder may be present.

Persistent impotence may also be ...

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Risk Factors of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Americans adults. It affects an estimated 4.5 million Americans and 8 million more people worldwide. Age... Read more »

Hodgkin's Disease: Introduction

Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma. Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system. They are generally subdivided into two groups: Hodgkin's disease (HD) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma... Read more »

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Introduction

Lymphomas are malignancies of the lymph system that are generally subdivided into two groups, Hodgkin's disease (HD) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Hodgkin's disease accounts for about... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Diagnosis

Evidence suggests that PAD is greatly under diagnosed. Many patients do not report symptoms, or may not even have symptoms. People should be checked for peripheral artery disease if they... Read more »

Alcoholism: Introduction

Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, and often fatal disease. It is a primary disorder and not a symptom of other diseases or emotional problems. The chemistry of alcohol allows it to... Read more »

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