7,097,622 Non-invasive, quantitative somatosensory apparatus for the evaluation of erectile dysfunction
  Issued: August 29, 2006
  Filed: May 21, 2004
  U.S. Class: 600/555
Abstract:  A non-invasive quantitative somatosensory apparatus is provided for evaluating erectile dysfunctions and involves the applications to the glans penis of two different temperatures. If the patient is unable to differentiate the difference in temperature, a diagnosis of neurologic dysfunction can be made with greater than 90% reliability. The apparatus of this invention provides a relatively simple device to assess a patient's neurological response to therapies.

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