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The Philippine Society for the Study of the Aging Male Foundation Inc. (PHISSAM) is holding its third annual convention on March 18 at the Garden Ballroom of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel.

The theme of the day-long event is "Current Strategies Toward Improving Men’s Health." The lectures will include timely and relevant topics such as male osteoporosis, prostate disease, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, sleep disorders, andropause, and hormone (DHEA and testosterone) replacement therapy.

The convention will be highlighted by an interactive discussion on actual clinical cases among and between a panel of experts and the audience in order to emphasize the practical aspects of the management of the aging male.

PHISSAM is a multi-disciplinary society composed of specialists from the fields of urology, endocrinology, rheumatology, orthopedics, gynecology, psychiatry and family medicine.

It aims to help promote healthy aging and seeks to provide awareness of men’s health concerns and problems to both physicians and the lay public.

For more details, call Dr. Joan Tan-Garcia (723-1075, MWF, 9 a.m. to noon) or Dr. Joselynna Quimpo (MWF, 723-1086).