ASRM Today Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Blake Thulin, the author of the book, Abortion Division: Why Americans Disagree On Such A Fundamental Issue Of Rights. Thulin's book delves into the contentious abortion debate in America, and offers insightful perspectives on its historical, legal, and ethical dimensions. This thought-provoking discussion sheds light on the complexities of this divisive issue and provides a fresh perspective that encourages constructive dialogue and understanding among those with differing viewpoints.

Link to Book: Abortion Division: Why Americans Disagree on Such a Fundamental Issue of Rights - Kindle edition by Thulin, Blake M. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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Today on the show we are honored to have Susan Crockin to help us with some questions about legal considerations in reproductive medicine.

Jones Rounds, www.jonesrounds.org: Grand Rounds and inter-disciplinary didactics modules addressing emerging issues at the intersection of reproductive law, medicine and ethics for REI fellows and ART professionals, including post-Dobbs practice implications, in honor of Howard W. Jones, Jr. MD.

Legally Speaking column explaining Dobbsand it's implications for ART:

https://www.asrm.org/Legally-Speaking-July-2022 utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EmailBlast

Updated state abortion laws interactive maps:

NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/us/abortion-laws-roe-v-wade.html

Guttmacher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy

Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/maps/abortion-laws-by-state

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Today we have a special guest, Dr. Jennifer Kawwass, a member of the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force.

Dr. Kawwass provides insights into the goals of the Task Force, which include evaluating the current landscape, answering fertility-related questions, and providing concrete suggestions for patient care and safety. With a commitment to evidence-based recommendations, the Task Force aims to support fertility providers and patients with reliable information.

Dr. Kawwass shares statistics on cases and deaths in the United States, highlighting the disproportionate impact on certain racial and ethnic communities. While some areas show a decrease in cases, others are experiencing an increase, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the pandemic.

Join us as we delve into the challenges of navigating COVID-19 misinformation. Dr. Kawwass sheds light on the difficulties of distinguishing between science-backed information and anecdotal claims in this ever-evolving situation. She also directs listeners to valuable resources, including the ASRM website and the CDC, for reliable information.

Dr. Kawwass discusses the COVID-19 Task Force’s endorsement of measured delivery of fertility care, emphasizing strict adherence to preventive measures. The update also highlights the need for providers to plan for potential resurgence and encourages collaboration among local providers to ensure continued essential services.

Remember to visit www.asrm.org for the latest updates from the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force and access other helpful resources

To read the ASRM Patient Management and Clinical Recommendations During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic statement as well as the current update, visit https://www.asrm.org/Patient-Mgmt-COVID-19

To view all of ASRM's COVID-19 resources, please visit https://www.asrm.org/covid-19/

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"So the question is, why do we need to dilute the submissions by sending some of them to another journal? But in reality over the past few years the acceptance rate at Fertility and Sterility has dropped so much that there's really lots and lots of very good science that has to go elsewhere." - Richard J. Paulson, M.D., M.S.

It has been seventy years since the publication of the first issue of the medical journal Fertility and Sterility and the publishing landscape continues to evolve towards more open access journals. Our guest on the show today is Dr. Rick Paulson, and we sat down to talk about the new open access journal F&S Reports.

Visit F&S Reports at https://www.fertstertreports.org/

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We are honored to have Dr. Gloria Richard Davis return to the show to discuss the ASRM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. We will be covering topics including: ASRM's DEI Committee's transition to a working committee, ASRM 2023 Scientific Congress & Expo Postgraduate Courses, and the DEI mentoring Program. Tune in for all the details on the ASRM DEI Committee!

DEI Info: asrm-dei-task-force-report-11-30-2020.pdf

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