Andrew Y. Sun, MD, recaps LUGPA 2024 session on APPs in men’s health

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“Part of the reason that we created this Working Group Session is to essentially highlight the role that APPs can play in building men's health practices,” says Andrew Y. Sun, MD.

Andrew Y. Sun, MD, recaps LUGPA 2024 session on APPs in men’s health

“Part of the reason that we created this Working Group Session is to essentially highlight the role that APPs can play in building men's health practices,” says Andrew Y. Sun, MD.

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In this video, Andrew Y. Sun, MD, provides an overview of his talk, “Men’s Health,” which was presented as part of the APPs Working Group session at the 2024 LUGPA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Sun is the director of men’s health at Urology Partners of North Texas.

 

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Key Takeaways​

* Men's health addresses care gaps for men aged 18-50, focusing on early intervention to prevent serious conditions.

* Sexual health and fertility issues often motivate men to seek medical care, reflecting broader health concerns.

* The increasing disease burden and physician shortage highlight the need for APPs in men's health care.

* APPs can manage conditions like erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism, supporting practice growth and patient care.

 

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