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An Improved Questionnaire for Peyronie's Disease (PEYRO-Q)

Dr. Sam Ward contributed to PEYRO-Q, a new questionnaire that assesses pain, curvature, erectile function, and the psychological impact of Peyronie's disease all at once.

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Diabetes and the Risk of Infection with a Penile Implant

Does diabetes increase the risk of infection after penile prosthesis implantation? Dr. Sam Ward contributed to this international systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Peyronie's disease: Is the current questionnaire comprehensive enough?

A Critical Look at the Classic Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire: Does It Adequately Account for the Diversity of Patients' Sexual Experiences?

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A Rare Vascular Anomaly in a Child: A Case Report and Literature Review

A rare benign vascular anomaly of the penis in a child: Dr. Sam Ward describes the case and provides an overview of the existing literature.

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Blood Sugar Levels as a Predictor of Infection Risk in Penile Prosthesis Patients

Can long-term blood sugar levels (HbA1c) predict in advance who is at increased risk of infection with a penile prosthesis? Research presented at the 2025 ESSM Conference.

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Who is at risk of regretting a vasectomy?

A new European risk score helps determine which patients would benefit from additional time to consider their decision or from freezing sperm before a vasectomy.

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Does penis size really play a role in a partner's satisfaction?

How important is penis size really to a partner's sexual satisfaction? A literature review, co-authored by Dr. Sam Ward.

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What would men's health specialists themselves choose for erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease?

A supplementary publication on the same international survey, focusing specifically on self-treatment choices for erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.

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European Recommendations on Penile Prostheses: Expectations, Length, Girth, and Satisfaction

How can the expectations of both the patient and their partner be accurately assessed before penile prosthesis surgery? A comprehensive ESSM position paper, co-authored by Dr. Sam Ward.

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European Recommendations for the Surgical Treatment of Peyronie's Disease

The official ESSM position on when and how Peyronie's disease is treated surgically, co-authored by Dr. Sam Ward.

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A non-medicinal approach to bladder infections

Can you treat recurrent urinary tract infections without antibiotics? Dr. Sam Ward describes three patient cases using a non-pharmacological approach.

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What would men's health specialists choose themselves?

128 specialists in men's health, including Dr. Sam Ward, discuss what they themselves would choose to treat erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease, or prostate problems.

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Why do patients with kidney stones have lower levels of antioxidants in their blood?

Early research by Dr. Sam Ward on the link between oxidative stress and the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones.

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