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CME Activity

Low Testosterone: Improving Recognition and Refining Management

Course Director

Adrian S. Dobs, MD, MHS
Adrian S. Dobs, MD, MHS

Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine
Faculty Development
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Faculty

Anne R. Cappola, MD, ScM (Planner)
Anne R. Cappola, MD, ScM (Planner)

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Accredited by

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Activity Details

Credit Types:CME
Credit Amount:1.5 Credits
Release Date:2011-Nov-30
Expiration Date:2012-Dec-01
Estimated Time for Completion:90 minutes
Registration Required:Yes
Cost:Free

Supported by an educational grant from Abbott Laboratories.

75-Year-Old Man; Chief Complaints Are Erectile Dysfunction and Lack of Energy
Anne R. Cappola, MD, ScM

48-Year-Old Man; Diagnosed at 18 with 18 Klinefelter’s Syndrome
Adrian S. Dobs, MD, MHS

Overview
Low testosterone affects 4 to 5 million men over the age of 39 and is associated with a multitude of symptoms including loss of libido and sexual function, decreased energy, increased body fat, osteoporosis, reduced muscle mass, and loss of body hair. A decline in testosterone level is a normal part of aging and is not a problem in itself; however, in a significant percentage of men, this decline has been found to be associated with life-threatening chronic conditions including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. With a prevalence of this scale, screening consideration by the primary care practitioner is essential. This activity uses an interactive, case-based format, to help improve the diagnosis, management, and treatment of this condition and aims to ultimately improve the quality of life of men with low testosterone.

Goal
The goal of this activity is to address the knowledge gaps of primary care practitioners, and provide current information on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of male hypogonadism.

Target Audience
This activity has been designed for primary care practitioners who manage and treat men who have, or who are at risk for, hypogonadism. No prerequisites required.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

  • STATE the prevalence of male hypogonadism in the general male population and in those with associated comorbid conditions.
  • IDENTIFY 3 health-related risk factors and/or comorbid conditions associated with male hypogonadism.
  • ANALYZE the role of testosterone replacement therapy in improving the health and quality of life of men with hypogonadism.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

CME Information
Accreditation Statement — The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement — The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

HOW TO RECEIVE CONTACT HOURS
The following interactive case activities consist of 3 sections: a pre-test, 2 interactive cases with decision points, and a Continuing Medical Education (CME) post-test with an evaluation. All components must be completed in order to receive CME credit. A certificate of participation will be available online immediately following successful completion of the module.

Faculty
Full Disclosure Policy Affecting CME Activities
As a provider approved by the ACCME, it is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) to require signed disclosure of the existence of financial relationships with industry from any individual in a position to control the content of a CME activity sponsored by OCME. Members of the Planning Committee are required to disclose all relationships regardless of their relevance to the content of the activity. Faculty are required to disclose only those relationships that are relevant to their specific presentation. The following relationships have been reported for this activity:

Participating Speaker Disclosures
No speaker has indicated that they have any financial interests or relationships with a commercial entity whose products or services are relevant to the content of their presentation(s).

Planner Disclosures
Dr Dobs reports serving as a principal investigator for the National Institutes of Health, serving as a co-investigator for Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, and serving on the advisory board for Lilly USA, LLC.

No other planners have indicated that they have any financial interests or relationships with a commercial entity.

Grants to investigators at The Johns Hopkins University are negotiated and administered by the institution that receives the grants, typically through the Office of Research Administration. Individual investigators who participate in the sponsored project(s) are not directly compensated by the sponsor, but may receive salary or other support from the institution to support their effort on the project(s).

Off-Label Product Discussion – No faculty member has indicated that their presentation will include information on off-label products.

Disclaimer
The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this activity are their own. This activity is produced for educational purposes only. Use of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine name implies review of educational format, design, and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combinations of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

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The following are interactive educational case modules that consist of 3 sections; an unaccredited pre-test, an interactive case study, and a CME post-test. All 3 sections must be completed to receive CME credit. A certificate of participation will be available online immediately following successful completion of the module.

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