This issue highlights a case from a free online educational activity for the Testosterone Therapy in Men with Hypogonadism: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Test your clinical knowledge with more cases by enrolling in this activity. Clinical Vignette A 58-year-old moderately obese man is concerned that his erections are weak and insufficient to have...
Endocrine News talks with Shalender Bhasin, MD, chair of the task force that created the latest Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline on testosterone treatment. He discusses why it was important for the Society to update such a guideline now and why he thinks it will improve the care these patients receive in the future. In...Endocrine Society Releases Updated Testosterone Therapy Guideline
New scientific evidence has strengthened the case for reserving testosterone therapy for well-documented cases of hypogonadism, a condition where the body does not produce enough testosterone, Endocrine Society experts concluded in an updated Clinical Practice Guideline released today. The guideline, entitled “Testosterone Therapy in Men with Hypogonadism: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline,” was published...
This issue highlights a special edition of ESAP, available for a limited time. Test your clinical knowledge with this free case to discover the rich intellectual legacy of endocrinology. Available on the online store. Clinical Vignette A 62-year-old man is referred for assistance in the management of hyperprolactinemia and diminished libido. Over the past 9...Review Looks at Implications of Free Testosterone Measurements
The number of testosterone prescriptions is growing, so a paper recently published in Endocrine Reviews seeks to offer some best practices for the application of free testosterone measurements in patients with androgen disorders. The paper, by Ravi Jasuja, PhD, of Harvard Medical School, et al, points out that as the number of prescriptions written for...
This issue highlights Endocrine Board Review Online. Test your clinical knowledge and prepare for your exam with access to live course session recordings and case questions. Available on the online store. Clinical Vignette A 36‑year‑old man is referred for evaluation of a 3-month history of tender gynecomastia and a high total testosterone concentration. He...Provider Traits Affect Testosterone Prescriptions in VA System
Providers in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) system vary in their testosterone prescribing practices, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. This is the first study to examine provider and site predictors of testosterone prescribing in the VA. There has been a large increase in testosterone prescribing...
A new study suggests that middle-age and elderly men are less likely to develop worsening frailty if they have high levels of certain anabolic hormones, which are muscle- and bone-building hormones. The study results will be presented Sunday at ENDO 2017, the Endocrine Society’s 99th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. Frailty is the gradual loss...
MEN’S HEALTH
Interested in learning more about the latest developments in men’s health news and endocrinology? Looking to stay up to date on men’s health as it relates to the field of endocrine glands and hormones? Welcome to your resource for the most recent articles, interviews, editorials and studies relating to your field. Here on this page you’ll find research written from the perspective of industry leaders in the realm of endocrinology, whether that’s a relevant physician interview or posted findings from a new study. Explore these resources to round out your perspective on topics like how hormones relate to male hernias, what the latest studies are saying about normal testosterone levels, new information on male birth control shots, male fertility, interviews with experts and more.
As an endocrinologist or physician interested in the endocrinology world, you know that staying on top of changes to the field is crucial for helping you provide the highest level of care for your patients, as well as be able to interact with colleagues in your area of specialty. Come to this men’s health news page of Endocrine News to easily access the latest and most relevant information to aid you in your work. As you learn more about new developments and studies, you can expand your knowledge base and strengthen your skills conveniently.
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