CME Course Description

Improving Outcomes in Male Hypogonadism: Detection and Treatment Strategies

General Information Requirements for Successful Completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME credit. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.
Media:		Internet
Release Date:		July 27, 2006
Expiration Date:		July 26, 2007
Estimated time to complete activity:		45 minutes
Sponsorship:		This CME activity is jointly sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education.
Support:		This activity is supported by an educational grant from Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Faculty

Course Director and Interviewee
Ronald S. Swerdloff, MD
Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology)
UCLA School of Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California

Interviewees
Glenn R. Cunningham, MD
Professor of Medicine and Molecular & Cellular Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Medical Director
St. Luke's-Baylor Diabetes Program
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Houston, Texas

Ridwan Shabsigh, MD
Associate Professor of Urology
Columbia University
Director, New York Center for Human Sexuality
New York, New York

CME Reviewer
Robert W. Lash, MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Faculty Disclosures/Conflict of Interest Policy

The University of Michigan Medical School has a conflict of interest policy that requires course faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. It is not assumed that these financial interests or affiliations will have an adverse impact on faculty presentations; they are simply noted here to fully inform participants.

Ronald S. Swerdloff, MD, has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Consultant for Ascend Therapeutics, Inc; Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Repros Therapeutics Inc.; and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Grant/Research Support from Ascend Therapeutics, Inc.; Clarus Therapeutics Inc.; Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Organon Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Speakers Bureau participant with Ascend Therapeutics, Inc.; Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Schering AG; and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Glenn R. Cunningham, MD, has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Consultant for GlaxoSmithKline and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Grant/Research Support from Ascend Therapeutics, Inc.; Columbia Laboratories, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; sanofi-aventis; and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Speakers Bureau participant with GlaxoSmithKline; Pfizer Inc.; and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Ridwan Shabsigh, MD, has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Consultant for American Medical Systems; Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Bayer Corporation; GlaxoSmithKline; Lilly ICOS LLC; Pfizer Inc.; QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Company; Schering AG; and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Grant/Research Support from American Medical Systems; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and VIVUS, Inc.
Speakers Bureau participant with Lilly ICOS LLC; Pfizer Inc.; and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

CME Reviewer: Robert W. Lash, MD, currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in
relation to this activity.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use.

No endorsement of unapproved products or uses is made or implied by coverage of these products or uses in our reports. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in reports.

Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians.

Program Description

In this activity, experts in the treatment of male hypogonadism discuss testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and the efficacy and safety of several TRT delivery systems. The diagnosis of hypogonadism and monitoring of patients on TRT are also highlighted.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

•	Review the incidence, clinical consequences, and common comorbidities of male hypogonadism and develop effective screening and monitoring strategies for the condition

•	Describe the benefits and limitations of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in addressing the symptoms associated with male hypogonadism

•	Assess the long-term impact of TRT in male hypogonadism concerning efficacy, safety, and tolerability

•	Evaluate the benefits and limitations of different delivery systems for TRT in male hypogonadism

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Michigan Medical School and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Click here to fill out the evaluation form and post-test.

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Disclaimer

The participants of this educational activity have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients' conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.