2017
Effects of metformin on endothelial health and erectile dysfunction
Patel JP, Lee EH, Mena CI, Walker CN. Effects of metformin on endothelial health and erectile dysfunction. Translational Andrology And Urology 2017, 6: 556-565. PMID: 28725599, PMCID: PMC5503973, DOI: 10.21037/tau.2017.03.52.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchErectile dysfunctionAtherosclerotic luminal narrowingEndothelium-dependent vasodilationArteriogenic erectile dysfunctionImpact of metforminEffect of metforminInsulin-resistant statesVasodilatory impairmentMetformin useEndothelial healthLuminal narrowingMetformin treatmentInsulin sensitizersSystemic diseaseClinical studiesHypertension regulationEncouraging dataResistant stateActivity elevationAmerican menRelated factorsFurther studiesMetforminDysfunctionImpairment
2015
Local delivery of paclitaxel in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease
Ng VG, Mena C, Pietras C, Lansky AJ. Local delivery of paclitaxel in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease. European Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2015, 45: 333-345. PMID: 25615282, DOI: 10.1111/eci.12407.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral artery diseaseEndovascular revascularizationArtery diseaseLocal deliveryClinical studiesLocal drug deliveryPeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral vascular diseasePrimary patency rateSystemic adverse effectsUse of paclitaxelLong-term efficacyDrug-Eluting BalloonDrug-eluting stentsTerms of efficacyBrief exposure periodArterial diseaseBalloon angioplastyPatency ratesVascular diseaseBalloon catheterCoated balloonMEDLINE searchStent failureActive drug