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The Vision of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is to be the nationally and internationally recognized leader for multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine. The ASRM is a non-profit organization whose members must demonstrate the high ethical principles of the medical profession, evince an interest in infertility, reproductive medicine and biology, and adhere to the objectives of the Society. Mission Statement | History and Purpose.
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Headlines in Reproductive Medicine (added 11/19/08)
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Legally Speaking (ASRM News Fall 2008 Vol 42 No 3)
Inside Find: California Supreme Court Unanimously Confirms Right to Treatment; New Controversy Involves India's "First Surrogate Orphan" or "Stateless Baby"; Florida Trial Court Strikes Down Florida's Ban on Gay Adoptions -
Legally Speaking (ASRM News Summer 2008 Vol 42 No 2)
Inside Find: California Finds Same-Sex Marriage Protected On State Constitutional Grounds, Potentially Widespread Implications; California Supreme Court Weighs MD's Refusal to Treat Lesbian in Wake of Gay Marriage Approval in that State; Indian Surrogacy Twins' Birth Certificates Create Visa Problems for Parents; Colorado Puts "Personhood" on the Ballot -
Washington Wire (ASRM News Fall 2008 Vol 42 No 3)
Inside Find: The Center for Medicare Services (CMS) has issued a proposed regulation which would require all physicians’ offices using imaging techniques to become Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) in order to receive payment for imaging services; The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed regulation that seeks to ban what it terms discrimination against health care providers based on conscience; The Illinois Court of Appeals has determined that the Illinois Wrongful Death Act does not allow a cause of action or recovery for the loss of an untransferred, IVF created embryo
Media Professionals:
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Press Release: Specialized Assisted Reproductive Services are Effective for HIV-Infected Patients Who Want to Have Children, but These Services Are Not Usually Available at Smaller Clinics (added 11/12/08)
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Press Release: Female Circumcision is Detrimental to Women’s Sexual Satisfaction; New Technique for Male Circumcision Retains Sensation (added 11/12/08)
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Press Release: New Insight in Female Sexuality (added 11/12/08)
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Press Release: SET and the Skeptical Patient: The Risks and Rewards of Single Embryo Transfer (added 11/11/08)
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Press Release: SART Develops Universal Informed Consent Form (added 11/11/08)
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Press Release: Worlds Leading Infertility Professional Groups Join Forces on Quality of Life Instrument (added 11/11/08)
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Press Release: Lycopene Good for Sperm and Eggs (added 11/11/08)
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Press Release: Reproductive Impact of Weight Loss Surgery (added 11/11/08)
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Press Release: Potential Impacts of Bisphenol A on Human Reproduction (added 11/11/08)
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Press Release: Assisted Reproduction Triggers Complex Feelings in Patient and their Physicians (added 11/10/08)
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Press Release: New Approaches to Screening Eggs and Embryos for Chromosomal Defects are More Effective and Less Invasive (added 11/10/08)
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Press Release: Whole Ovary Transplant Reverses Premature Ovarian Failure and Results in Pregnancy (added 11/10/08)
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Press Release: New Research Sheds Light on Issues Around Sperm Donation (added 11/10/08)
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Press Release: The 64th Annual Meeting Of The ASRM: Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine (added 11/09/08)
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Press Release: Highlights from Fertility And Sterility - Study Shows It May Be Possible to Preserve Child-Bearing Ability in Young Girls with Cancer
Health Professionals:
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Buy 2008 Annual Meeting Postgraduate Course Syllabi (added 11/12/08)
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Buy 2008 Annual Meeting Audio CDs from Postgraduate Courses, Plenary Sessions, and Keynote Speakers (added 11/12/08)
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See what you're missing ASRM 2008! (added 11/12/08)
-- Monday, November 10th ASRM Daily News
-- Tuesday, November 11th ASRM Daily News
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2008 ASRM Annual Meeting Abstract Supplement (added 11/12/08)
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NIH Seeks Proposals for 2009 Director's Pioneer and New Innovator Awards
Pioneer Award deadline December 17, 2008.
New Innovator Award deadline January 15, 2009 -
NIH’s new Transformative R01 Program (T-R01s) will allow highly creative, “out-of-the-box” projects to be supported and represents a High Risk/High Reward Demonstration Project in which novel approaches to peer review and program management are to be piloted. The application submission period is from December 29, 2008 to January 29, 2009. See http://nihroadmap.nih.gov/T-R01/ for more information. Send questions to T_R01@mail.nih.gov
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ASRM Seeks Editor-in-Chief for Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - Interested Society members should send a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest to Dr. Andrew La Barbera, ASRM Scientific Director at alabarbera@asrm.org by December 1, 2008
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Institute of Medicine Elects 65 New Members, Five Foreign Associates (added 11/07/08))
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Message from the Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group Chair
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Society for Male Reproduction and Urology Fall 2008 Newsletter (PDF)
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Fall 2008 ASRM News (PDF) - available to members only
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2008 ASRM Abstract Supplement - San Francisco, CA (available to members-only)
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Electronic Abstract Supplement: The abstracts of the Scientific Oral and Poster Sessions have been published as a Supplement to Fertility and Sterility in an electronic format (abstracts on disc). Professional registrants at ASRM 2008 in San Francisco will be given a ticket at Registration when they pick up their badges to exchange for a disc during the meeting.
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Have Your Poster Made: Call4Posters allows poster authors to create and format their posters online or upload an already-created poster in PDF or PowerPoint format. ASRM has contracted with an outside vendor to provide this for-fee service. Posters are printed as a single sheet (various sizes available) and delivered directly to the annual meeting for on-site pickup, or to the author’s address (if preferred).
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Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause CE/CME available:
Use of Progesterone in 3 Challenging Cases
1.5 CE/CME credit available
Eligible Participants: Physicians, nurse practitioners
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Message From the Endometriosis SIG Chair - Summary of World Congress of Endometriosis 2008, Melbourne, Australia; Two Endometriosis Postgraduate Courses to be Offered at the ASRM Annual Meeting in San Francisco; NIH News
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An interview room is available for employers to meet with job applicants at the ASRM 2008 Meeting. Just sign up for the ASRM 2008 Career Fair at the ASRM Career Center and then reserve time in the interview room
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Visit Only In San Francisco for information on where to eat and what to do while you're in San Francisco this November!
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2008 Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF) now online as well as Exhibitor Registration
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Audio/Visual Instructions for Presenters at the ASRM Annual Meeting Scientific Program
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ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 20: Labor, HHS and Most Federal Funding to Remain at 2008 Levels through March 6
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ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 21: FDA Notice: Complications Associated With Transvaginal Placement Of Surgical Mesh
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ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 22: Tonight - ASRM President, David Adamson, MD on NBC Nightly News
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ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 23: ASRM to Collaborate with Springer on Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics; Agreement with Springer to Include New Editor-in-Chief and New Design
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ASRM Bulletin Vol 10 No 24: Highlights from Fertility And Sterility: Study Shows It May Be Possible to Preserve Child-Bearing Ability in Young Girls with Cancer
Ongoing Information:
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ASRM 2009 Meeting: 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 17-21, 2009, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA.
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Headlines in Reproductive Medicine: News articles gleaned daily on the subject of reproductive medicine.
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Literature Available from the ASRM: Patient Education booklets on a variety of subjects including infertility and reproductive medicine, Ethical Considerations in Assisted Reproductive Technology, Guidelines for Practice, Menopausal Medicine, ASRM News, the History of the ASRM.
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Links to other professional societies and organizations who evince an interest in infertility and reproductive medicine.
For Specific Groups of Users:
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Patients Home Page: Provides access to Frequently asked questions about infertility (FAQs), Patient education fact sheets and booklets, current Clinical Trials in infertility and reproductive medicine.
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Health Professionals Home Page: Provides access to membership, specialty societies, Fertility and Sterility, upcoming Annual Meetings, Menopausal Medicine, ASRM News, infertility research grants.
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Media Professionals Home Page: Provides access to press releases, Practice Committee statements, opinions and guidelines on infertility treatment, ASRM Bulletin, Ethics Committee statements on infertility issues.
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Corporate Member Council: Provides information on ASRM Corporate Members and activities.
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