Team- and case-based learning to activate participants and enhance knowledge: an evaluation of seminars in Germany.

Introduction: There is a strong need for high-quality continuing medical education (CME) in Germany. To maintain a medical license, physicians are required to participate in regular training. Although evidence suggests that compared to lectures interactive methods can impart sustainable knowledge and a high degree of satisfaction, few interactive CME courses are offered.

[Reduced incidence of side-effects of growth hormone substitution in 404 patients with hypophyseal insufficiency. Results of a multicenter indications study].

Background: Substitution of pituitary insufficient patients with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) in addition to the conventional substitution with glucocorticoids, L-thyroxine and sex hormones has been approved by the regulatory authorities in 1995 with the imposition to conduct surveillance studies to monitor drug safety.

Results: 24% of all patients were within their 2nd treatment year, 15% within their 4th year, maximum treatment period was 6 years. There were 2 peaks within the patients age distribution: 30 to 39 years (24%) and 50 to 59 years (24%).

Comparison of gonadotropin-releasing hormone and gonadotropin therapy in male patients with idiopathic hypothalamic hypogonadism.

Objective: To compare pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) therapy with gonadotropin therapy in male patients with idiopathic hypothalamic hypogonadism.

Design: Prospective study. Patients had free choice between the two forms of therapy.