CAUSE (Collaborative for Advancement of Urologic · Sexual · Endocrine education) is a multi-funded educational initiative for urologists, endocrinologists, primary care clinicians, and allied health professionals. Under the guidance of the expert Steering Committees, the collaborative develops and distributes cutting edge CME-certified materials on erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, and sexual dysfunction. As its name denotes, CAUSE advocates a multisystem and multidisciplinary approach to men’s overall well-being and sexual health.
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Clinical Consult: Martin Miner, MD, answers your question about hypogonadism: “How do injectable and transdermal testosterone therapies for hypogonadism impact associated psychological symptoms?” Click here to read Dr. Miner’s response. |
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Clinical Consult With Louis Kuritzky, MD: Dr. Kuritzky provides expertise and perspective on hearing loss associated with the use of PDE5 inhibitors. To read more, click here. |
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Polling Question: Please take a moment to answer the following question: “Which of the following describes the impact of testosterone therapy on the patient’s mood?” Please click on the question to access our polling page. |
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Polling Question: Please take a moment to answer the following question: “What is the primary benefit of chronic daily dosing of PDE5 inhibitors?” |
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Collegial Extension Network: Live CME presentation ED Management Strategies for Daily Practice: A Clinician's Guide to Optimizing Patient Outcomes. Distinguished faculty members nationwide share their perspective in managing ED. To attend a presentation in your area, click here. |
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Disease State Theater at AUA Annual Meeting: During the AUA Annual Meeting, visit booth #2119 for live and interactive presentations from experts in the field of hypogonadism. For more information, please click here. |
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FDA Approval: In January of 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of tadalafil for once-daily use (2.5 mg and 5 mg). For more information on this update, click here. |
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CIEF Outcomes Abstract: The Program Abstract Review Committee of the American Urological Association (AUA) has accepted the CIEF abstract Impact of an Educational Initiative on Applied Knowledge and Attitudes of Physicians Who Treat Sexual Dysfunction for presentation in a moderated poster session at the 2008 AUA Annual Meeting. For further details on the poster session, click here. |
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Ask the Doctor: In this section, you can submit specific questions on ED management. Members of our Distinguished Faculty will address these questions. Selected questions and answers will be posted monthly. To submit a question, click here. |
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Initiative Feedback: Please tell us how you perceive the importance of the CIEF initiative. Please take a moment to fill out the form and provide your thoughts. |
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TestosteroneUpdate: Proceedings from the TU 1st Annual Conference on Improving Clinical Outcomes in Hypogonadism: Physicians at the forefront of treatment and research presented and discussed the newest data regarding hypogonadism and testosterone therapy. To request a copy of this proceedings paper, please click here. |
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TU Esource Presentation Builder: This feature allows members to create their own PowerPoint® presentations on-line by selecting slides from several available modules, including epidemiology, diagnosis and assessment, clinical management and monitoring of the prostate, and current and novel therapeutic options. These slides were specifically developed as a resource for healthcare professionals interested in hypogonadism who need customized presentations for speaking engagements. |
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Emerging Evidence and Future Directions in Treating Hypogonadism: This informative monograph co-authored by Adrian S. Dobs, MD, MHS, and Frances J. Hayes, MD, is now available. To read this paper, please click here. |
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Best of Collegial Extension Network: CME web posting titled ED Management Strategies for Daily Practice: A Clinician’s Guide to Optimizing Patient Outcomes.. Dr. Francois Eid, Program Chairperson, shares his perspective in managing ED. To view this web posting, click here. |
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Clinical Consult: Richard Sadovsky, MD, answers your question about hypogonadism: What is the association between obesity and hypogonadism? How will testosterone therapy benefit obese hypogonadal patients? Click here to read Dr. Sadovsky’s response. |
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Clinical Consult With Jay M. Young, MD: Jay M. Young, MD, discusses ED associated with prostate cancer treatment, including brachytherapy and the early use of PDE5 inhibitors to restore and preserve erectile function. |
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Testosterone Update: Optimizing Patient Safety in the Management of Hypogonadism: This satellite symposium was presented at the 16th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Earn up to 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by participating on-line. For more information, please click here. |
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ED Times Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2: This newsletter series provides practical information about erectile dysfunction (ED) that can be applied to daily management strategies. Each issue is approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Vivian A. Fonseca, MD, is the editor of this issue. |
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Testosterone Update: Bridging the Treatment Gaps in the Management of Hypogonadism: In this paper, faculty address issues facing clinicians who treat men with hypogonadism. Click here to read this CME-certified paper and apply for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™. |
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Monograph V, Current Issues in Managing Erectile Dysfunction: Enhancing Treatment Adherence and Outcomes With Erectile Dysfunction Pharmacotherapies, describes practical methods to improve sexual function in the primary care environment by Stanley E. Althof, PhD, Gregory A. Broderick, MD, and Ridwan Shabsigh, MD. |
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CIEF Esource Presentation Builder: This feature allows members to create their own PowerPoint® presentations on line by selecting slides from several available specialty sets, including primary care, urology, cardiology, endocrinology, and psychology. |
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Esource Current Data and Considerations • Novel Testosterone Formulations:
The 4 modules of the TU Esource slide set and the 2 focused slide presentations are available with lecture notes. Click here to view and download the Esource slides to create or enhance your own presentation about the treatment of hypogonadism. |
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Physician Finder: A feature of the CIEF Website is our on-line physician referral directory, Physician Finder. This is a referral resource for clinicians who diagnose and treat ED. CIEF members who have completed at least 1 CIEF program are eligible to be included in the directory. |
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CME Web Posting: Novel Treatment Paradigms: Advances in Erectile Dysfunction Management With Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors — CME Gallery: A Multidimensional Learning Experience: The CME Gallery webcast features presentations by Ridwan Shabsigh, MD (Chairperson); Jacob Rajfer, MD; and Kevin T. McVary, MD, as they were delivered at a satellite symposium during the 2007 American Urological Association Annual Meeting. |
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Virtual Symposium: Expanding Erectile Dysfunction Management: Novel Applications of PDE5 Inhibitor Therapy:The virtual symposium features presentations from Richard Sadovsky, MD (Chairperson); Jacob Rajfer, MD; Culley C. Carson III, MD; and Marian E. Dunn, PhD, and a roundtable discussion with all faculty. |
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Doctor on Call Vol. 6, No. 12: Measures of Success: Evaluating and Optimizing ED Management and Patient Outcomes: Experience a series of audio and slide presentations by Allen D. Seftel, MD (Chairperson); John P. Mulhall, MD; and Louis Kuritzky, MD, concerning assessment tools, patient preference, and strategies to optimize treatment of patients with ED.
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ED Times Vol. 3, No. 1: This newsletter series provides practical information about ED that can be applied to daily management strategies. Each issue is approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Wayne J.G. Hellstrom, MD, is the editor of this issue and author of the feature article. |
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A Multidisciplinary Approach: A Review of Guidelines for Managing Erectile Dysfunction: This activity examines the professional guidelines for the management of ED set forth by 3 disciplines: primary care, endocrinology, and urology. Richard Sadovsky, MD (Chairperson); Andre Guay, MD; Drogo Montague, MD; and Kevin T. McVary, MD. |
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CIEF Tool Kit, Sex Therapists Directory: Examine CIEF’s tool to support you as you care for your patients with ED. The Sex Therapists Directory will assist you in referring your patients to local sex therapists. |
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CIEF Tool Kit, Coaching Guide for Clinicians: This on-line guide seeks to increase the clinician’s comfort level with managing ED. Information is provided in a question-and-answer format and addresses communication techniques, counseling patients and partners on sexual intimacy, and restoration of erectile function. |
