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Webcast Offers Practical Advice
Bioidentical Hormones Update: Interest in custom-compounded, "bioidentical" hormone therapy has never been greater.
Bruce Patsner, MD, JD, has provided the latest medical and legal
facts. His presentation at the NAMS 2008 Annual Meeting can be
found on the meeting's Webcast (scroll down to Friday, 9:00 AM,
Plenary Symposium #6 on "Hormone Therapy").
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: How to Treat? Get answers to
this question from two outstanding experts: Sandra R. Leiblum, PhD, and Jan L. Shifren, MD. Their presentations at the NAMS 2008
Annual Meeting can be found on the meeting's Webcast (scroll
down to Friday, 2:30 PM).
Spotlight on HT Counseling
Videotaped during the NAMS 2008 Annual Meeting in Orlando, "Dialogues in Menopause Management: Facilitating Counseling
About Hormone Therapy" is now available as a CME Spotlight
Program on Medscape.com. The expert panel discussing individual case studies and methods to explain risk was made up of:
Wulf H. Utian, MD, PhD, DSc(Med); Elizabeth Contestabile, RN, BScN; Bruce Ettinger, MD; and
Peter F. Schnatz, DO, FACOG.
This activity is part of a NAMS/Medscape series on counseling
patients about hormones and is ranked among the Top 10 women's health activities on Medscape for 2008.
Highlights of Course on Breast Care
"Comprehensive Breast Care: An Update for the Menopause Practitioner" was a widely attended pre-meeting course at the
2008 NAMS Annual Meeting in Orlando. If you missed it, here's
your second chance to take a peek via these live videotaped
highlights culled by the four expert speakers:
Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MSc, MPH; Kevin S. Hughes, MD, FACS; Jules H. Sumkin, DO, FACR; and Victor G. Vogel, MD, MHS.
New Year's Resolution:
Attend the NAMS 2009 Annual Meeting
 Resolve that 2009 will be the year that you must attend the NAMS Annual Meeting, convening September 30-October 3 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in
San Diego, CA. In addition to the spectacular venue, the scientific program (planned on the theme of "A New Experience: Bringing Technology to Menopausal Health") with great speakers debating controversial topics is sure to engage all attendees. "We promise
you cutting-edge scientific information, clinical pearls, and
unsurpassed networking opportunities," said Dr. Leon Speroff,
Chair of the Scientific Program Committee.
Submit Your Research for Presentation
All are invited and encouraged to share their work in the field of menopause by submitting scientific abstracts to be considered
for presentation at the NAMS 2009 Annual Meeting. Submit your abstracts through the NAMS Web site between January 15 and
April 30.
Display Your Proficiency by Earning the NAMS Menopause Practitioner Credential
NAMS encourages all licensed healthcare professionals to earn this prestigious credential.
The 100-item multiple choice competency
examination will be held in 12 US cities and
Toronto, Canada, on May 16 and just prior to
the NAMS Annual Meeting in San Diego on September 30. Make your plans today!
New Menopause Practitioners Announced
Congratulations to the 45 new NAMS Menopause Practitioners
who earned their credential on September 24, 2008, at the
NAMS Annual Meeting in Orlando.
Need CME?
The NAMS Web site is your resource for top-notch menopause
education at your fingertips 24/7. Join the Society today and
earn NAMS-sponsored CME at no cost!
Time to Enhance Your Patient Education Inventory
Start the new year right with an order for helpful patient
educational materials from NAMS. They will save you
counseling time worth far more than the cost of the materials.
Thanks So Much for Your Support
"The NAMS Foundation is sincerely grateful for your financial
support during 2008," said Foundation President Dr. Wulf Utian.
"In these tough economic times, we need not only your
involvement in NAMS activities and initiatives, but also your
donations. Working together, we'll make a difference in millions
of women's lives."
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. Click to see this month's highlights
Past Issues of NAMS e-News
Back issues of the NAMS e-News e-newsletter are
available for viewing on the NAMS Web site.
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