NAMS Annual Meeting registration open

Registration for this year's Annual Meeting, convening in San Diego on September 30-October 3, is now open. You can register online or download the registration form for submission via mail or fax. The meeting promises cutting-edge discussions and world-renowned faculty. Review the online Preliminary Program found on the NAMS Web site.

Special research methodology workshop featured
The NAMS Research Affairs Committee is pleased to offer their first educational workshop, "The Use of Menopause Symptom Scales in Research," on Friday, October 2, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM (Concurrent Session #5). Dr. Mark Cline, Chair of the committee, cordially invites all Annual Meeting registrants who are interested in menopause research to attend.

Arrive early for pre-meeting symposium
Grant funding has just been confirmed to support a half-day pre-meeting symposium addressing "Depressive Symptoms and Cognitive Complaints in the Menopausal Transition," featuring 9 experts in the field. Arrive on Tuesday, September 29, for the symposium that's scheduled for 8:00 AM to 1:50 PM on Wednesday, September 30. Separate registration from the Annual Meeting is required.

Late-breaking abstract submissions encouraged
Although the abstract deadline for oral presentation has passed, there's still an opportunity to be considered for poster presentation. Up to four Poster Prizes will be awarded, with $1,000 as the top prize. Plus, all accepted abstracts will be published in Menopause and thus cited in databases. Submit your research by July 31.

Earn the NCMP certification in San Diego
Validate your expertise in menopause management by earning the prestigious NCMP (NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner) credential. July 18 is the application deadline for the examination scheduled for September 30 (2:00-4:00 PM) in San Diego.

Pay tribute to Dr. Utian and his work
Dr. Wulf Utian, NAMS Founder and Executive Director, retires from NAMS at year's end. NAMS will print keepsake Tribute Programs for three special events: the September 30
(4:40-6:15 PM) session at the San Diego Annual Meeting and two October 24 Cleveland events, a morning Consumer Education Event and a Gala "Tribute to Wulf Utian" that evening. All NAMS members will no doubt want to place their own personal tribute message in one or all three Programs. Fees begin at $25 for a name listing. The deadline is August 1. Contact Angela Bilancini or go to the NAMS Web site below.

Clinician-patient videos bring scientific information
to life
Here's the latest NAMS/Medscape educational collaboration to enhance your menopause management skills. Called "Dialogues in Menopause Management: Counseling Postmenopausal Women About Initiating Estrogen Use for Severe Vasomotor Symptoms and Osteoporosis Prevention," this interactive Test & Teach CME activity features a videotaped vignette between Dr. Steven R. Goldstein and a "patient."

Osteoporosis drugs chart updated
NAMS has updated its helpful chart featuring all drugs approved in the United States and Canada for prevention and/or treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It's available without charge on the NAMS Web site.

Need CME?
NAMS is always your resource for quality CME, whether you need NAMS-sponsored CME to maintain your NCMP certification or just top-notch CME about women's health at midlife and beyond.

NAMS Web site refreshed
How do you like the new look on the site's Home Page?
It's part of an ongoing process of refreshing the design of the key pages, making the site the best it can possibly be! Currently, the site enjoys
about 2.5 million hits each month from 100,000 visitors.

Let NAMS help you help your patients
When your patients need help understanding the many terms
associated with menopause, recommend the NAMS Menopause Glossary in our Web site's Consumer Community. It includes a comprehensive list of menopause-related definitions appropriate for the general public.

2008 Annual Report available
Check out last year's many accomplishments of NAMS and the NAMS Foundation in the 2008 Annual Report, none of which would be possible without the dedication and support of you, our members.

NAMS Spotlight on New Therapies
By popular request, NAMS provides ongoing
information regarding new therapeutic options in menopause management. Note, however, that this
mention does not imply endorsement.