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Osteoporosis in Young Men
MP62, May 23, 3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

Osteoporosis -- a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength, due to low bone density, and leading to a high risk of bone fracture -- is most commonly found in older women. But Dr. Darius Paduch has identified a subset of young men with low levels of testosterone at high risk for the disorder.

Forty percent of the male study group under the age of 40 and with infertility and sexual dysfunction were found to have abnormal bone density. Six percent of the study group already had diagnosable osteoporosis. Dr. Paduch believes that his research demonstrates the importance of doctors testing testosterone levels, and in the case of low levels of the hormone, subsequently checking bone density levels. Doing so may help to identify those at risk for osteoporosis before the disorder has progressed.

Experts Available for Commentary on Breaking News and Other Stories at AUA Conference

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell experts are available for commentary on the following topics and breaking news (see AUA Press Kit for specifics) at the 2007 American Urological Association (AUA) Meeting in Anaheim:

• Changes in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer
• Statins and urology
• Tissue engineering and urology
• Erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms
• General urology
• Bladder health
• Infertility
• Kidney health
• Prostate health
• Sexual health
• Pediatric urology