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dysfunction

any consequence of an activity which inhibits the achievement of the desired objective. In the study of ORGANIZATIONS, dysfunctions refer to those aspects of organizations which are essential to the organization's proper functioning but at the same time detract from organizational performance. For instance, a justifiable emphasis on following the correct procedures can also stifle the flexibility that is often needed in work situations. See GOAL DISPLACEMENT.

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In one, at New York University, Eli Lizza and the late Adrian Zorgniotti gave 15 men with erectile dysfunction a placebo for two weeks, then 2,800 mg of arginine every day for two weeks.

PEDDLING POTENCY

Data indicates that some persons with cardiac problems may be predisposed to sexual dysfunction prior to evidence of heart disease.

Sexual rehabilitation and heart disease

Treatment Platform Comprising Three Formulations Targets Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction and Post-Operative Bowel Dysfunction

Wyeth and Progenics Pharmaceuticals Announce Development Plans for Methylnaltrexone

This important patent underscores VIVUS' commitment to diversify its research and development efforts within urology beyond the treatment of male erectile dysfunction," stated Leland Wilson, President and CEO of VIVUS, Inc.

Female Sexual Dysfunction Patent Granted to VIVUS; VIVUS Plans Diversification of R&D

In initial tests, Comedicus has demonstrated that its PerDUCER(TM) and TriNORx(TM) products affect not only the mechanisms of restenosis, but also other cardiovascular and vascular dysfunctions.