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New NAMS HT Position Statement
Be sure you read the Society’s most current recommendations regarding hormone therapy (HT) use for menopause-related symptoms and the risk-benefit ratio of HT on sexual function, urinary health, osteoporosis, cardiovascular effects, diabetes, breast and endometrial cancer, mood, and cognition. A handy addendum explains the concept of risk and presents suggestions of how to present risk data to patients. The 2008 HT Position Statement is published in the July/August 2008 issue of the Society’s official journal, Menopause.
NAMS and Medscape Offer More Education About HT
NAMS continues its collaboration with Medscape to bring healthcare providers interactive Web-based educational programs addressing the latest data on hormone therapy. CME is available.
Register Now for Annual Meeting
It's time to register for the
19th NAMS Annual Meeting, scheduled for September 24-27 in Orlando, Florida. The Preliminary Program, including the registration details and hotel reservation information, is now available. Register before July 31 to receive the lowest registration fee. Join NAMS and save even more!
Special Donor Reception in Orlando
The NAMS Foundation will honor individuals who donated $1,000 or more this year during a special recognition reception during the Annual Meeting. Support the work of the NAMS Foundation now.
Menopause Impact Factor Impressive
The 2007 SCI OBGYN Impact Factor list has just been released and the NAMS journal has rated 3rd. Menopause has appeared in the top 5 for the last few years, beating out journals five times its age – a remarkable performance. Kudos to founding Editor-in-Chief Isaac Schiff, MD, and all of you who submitted your research and provided peer review!
“Managing Breast Cancer Risk in
Postmenopausal Women”
Arriving with the July/August issue of Menopause is this timely educational supplement written by Guest Editor Victor G. Vogel, MD, MHS, and seven other specialists in women’s health and cancer. This overview, supported by a grant from Eli Lilly and Company, defines the critical findings regarding breast cancer risk and the chemopreventive agents to reduce that risk. CME is available in print and on the NAMS Web site.
NAMS 2007 Annual Report Is Here
We’re proud to share our accomplishments with you! Why not join us – become a member!
New Order Form
Effective July 1, 2008, NAMS has a new Order Form for purchasing its educational materials for clinicians and their patients. Preferred pricing for NAMS members is another reason to join!
NAMS Menopause Practitioners Acknowledged
NAMS is pleased to recognize 38 new NAMS Menopause Practitioners who earned their credential on May 17, 2008.
Now it’s easier for women to find a healthcare provider who offers competent menopause-related health care. Our referral list of credentialed NAMS Menopause Practitioners is now featured on our Web site Home Page plus all five community landing pages. Just click on the NAMS Menopause Practitioner icon to see all those who have earned this important credential.
Read a recent article in Menopause Management about the NAMS credential program!
Make this the year that you join this prestigious group!
NAMS Support Increases
Through grants from Wyeth over the past several years, NAMS has presented awards to dozens of nonmember nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives who had demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, bringing 10 deserving winners to the Annual Meeting each year. However, because of new regulatory guidelines, grant funding can no longer be used for this type of program with prescribers.
NAMS and Wyeth continue to recognize the importance of these professionals to menopause practice. This year’s grant supported distribution of 2,700 complimentary copies of the NAMS textbook to these audiences.
Save the Date
Mark your calendar now to ensure that you will be present to honor NAMS Executive Director, Wulf H. Utian, MD, PhD, DSc(Med), on his retirement from NAMS at year-end 2009. Special events are planned for (1) September 30, 2009, at the Annual Meeting in San Diego, and
(2) Saturday, October 24, 2009, in Cleveland. More information will follow.
Menopause Awareness Month
September is Menopause Awareness Month, but will you remember? NAMS has a special offer on a FREE fun memory aid.
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
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