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Latest News from the ISSM - May 26, 2017 Member Login
ESSM School of Sexual Medicine - Apply for Scholarships by June 1

Please note that the deadline to apply for an ISSM scholarship to the ESSM School of Sexual Medicine is Thursday, June 1, 2017.

​The ISSM is pleased to offer 10 scholarships covering the full amount of the registration fee. 

​The program will be held October 27 - November 5, 2017 in Budapest, Hungary and offers a thorough curriculum for clinicians interested in sexual medicine and clinical sexology. It also serves as helpful preparation for professional exams.

Full information, including eligibility requirements and application instructions can be found here. ​ 

Inflammatory Biomarkers Linked to Sexual Activity and Quality of Life

Scientists have found associations among sexual activity, inflammation, and quality of life in older people, according to new research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. 

The study included approximately 4,500 men and women in England (average age 66 years), who completed questionnaires about their sexual activity, general health, lifestyle habits, and quality of life. 

Blood samples from each participant was tested for three biomarkers that can indicate inflammation: C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, and white blood cells. 

Those who were sexually active tended to have lower levels of C-reactive protein and white blood cells than those who did not have regular sex, a result that suggests less inflammation. Sexually-active participants also tended to have better results on the quality of life assessment. 

Find out more about the study here. 

Don't Miss These Upcoming Events in Sexual Medicine!

Do you want to learn more about the latest developments in sexual medicine, connect with colleagues, and meet practitioners from around the world? Why not attend an upcoming conference? Check out these events planned through the end of this year.

XIV Congress of the Latin American Society for Sexual Medicine (SLAMS)
Sep 7, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017
Lima, Peru

4th Biennial Meeting of MESSM
Sep 14, 2017 - Sep 16, 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE

APSSM Meeting 2017
Oct 12, 2017 - Oct 13, 2017
Chiang Mai, Thailand

2017 Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of SMSNA
Oct 26, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017
San Antonio, TX, USA

ISSWSH Fall Course 2017
Nov 2, 2017 - Nov 4, 2017
Scottsdale, AZ, USA

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