Aging male society holds annual gab

The Philippine Society for the Study of the Aging Male Foundation Inc. (PhiSSAM) is holding its 5th Annual Convention on March 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Century Park Hotel in Malate, Manila.

The theme of the day-long convention is "Men’s Health: from Pathophysiology to Practice."

Lectures include topics related to the care of aging males such as Late-Onset (Andropause), Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Sexual Wellness, Osteoporosis and Musculoskeletal Disorders.

After the convention, a lay forum will be held at the Megatrade Hall B1, 5th floor, SM Megamall, on March 23, 4 to 8 p.m.

Registration is free.

PhiSSAM, an affiliate of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male (ISSAM), 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. Jose Albert Reyes, III (MWF, 723-1075), Dr. Joan Tan-Garcia (MWF, 723-1075), or Jesselyn Flores of the PhiSSAM secretariat at 725-2133 or 723-0101 local 2002.