Testosterone and aging : clinical research directions / Committee on Assessing the Need for Clinical Trials of Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Catharyn T. Liverman, Dan G. Blazer, editors.

Other author Liverman, Catharyn T.
Other author Blazer, Dan G., II (Dan German), 1944-
Other author National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Assessing the Need for Clinical Trials of Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxvii, 219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Longevity.
Aging--Prevention.
Testosterone--Physiological effect.
Aging--Effect of drugs on.
Testosterone--Physiology.
Testosterone--Therapeutic use. --Older people.

Contents INTRODUCTION -- Scope of this Report -- Aging and Hormonal Changes -- Testosterone, Human Development, and Health -- Measuring Testosterone Levels -- Testosterone Therapy -- Growing Use of Testosterone Therapy -- Clinical Trials -- TESTOSTERONE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES -- Changes in Endogenous Testosterone Levels with Aging -- Literature Review -- Bone -- Body Composition and Strength -- Physical Function -- Cognitive Function -- Mood and Depression -- Sexual Function -- Health-Related Quality of Life -- Cardiovascular and Hematologic Outcomes -- Prostate Outcomes -- Other Health Outcomes -- Multiple Outcomes -- FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS -- Strategy for Future Clinical Trials in Older Men -- Recommendations -- Initial Efficacy Trials in Older Men -- Protection of Research Participants: Safety and Ethical Issues -- Additional Areas of Research -- Need for Efficacy Studies in Older Men -- Clinical Studies in Middle-Aged Men.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2003026323
ISBN0309090636 (pbk.)

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