http://www.spermbankinformation.com Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:07:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The following article, written by BBC health reporter Caroline Parkinson, discusses the issue of when to tell donor children about their beginnings. This remains an interesting topic of discussion for all of us involved in third party reproduction. Children conceived using sperm donors should be told of their origins at an ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/07/15/tell-donor-children-early-in-life/ Why does someone become a sperm donor? There are probably as many reasons to become a sperm donor as there are sperm donors in the world. It's a personal choice and some of the reasons can include knowing friends or relatives who have struggled with having children, a general interest in ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/06/30/who-wants-to-be-a-sperm-donor/ Augusta, GA -- Xytex Corporation, a reproductive tissue bank well known for its industry-leading donor information options, is pleased to offer professional donor personality evaluations at no extra charge as part of a donor’s enhanced profile. The personality analysis is generated in the form of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS), ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/06/16/new-personality-profiles-are-an-added-bonus-at-xytex/ Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that infects more than 60 percent of Americans by the time they reach adulthood. For most people, CMV infection is of no consequence; however, it can cause severe illness or death in people with compromised immune systems and in developing fetuses. CMV may ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/06/02/cmv-and-donor-selection/ The following background information on sperm banking was prepared by and agreed upon by the leading companies in the industry. Its purpose is to provide basic information about some of the key elements of a sperm bank’s operations and influence, and to further understanding by providing accurate and consistent ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/05/19/sperm-banking-background-fundamentals/ The dreaded “I’m sorry but he is out of units,” speech is something I hate giving to patients. As much as I would love to be able to have all of our Xytex sperm bank donors available at all times, the inevitable does happen. We recommend that you ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/05/05/selecting-the-sperm-donor-you-want/ By a Xytex Donor When I heard the radio spot about Xytex, I saw it as an opportunity to help. My wife and I had both talked about this in the past, specifically her becoming an egg donor. Because others in our families had fertility difficulties, we had ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/04/14/why-i-decided-to-become-a-sperm-donor/ Caroline Calloway, Client Relations Specialist Even though she’s officially known as one of Xytex’s client relations specialists, Caroline Calloway knows that her real job is being a cheerleader, a helper, a listener and a friend. For the past five years, Caroline has been one of the friendly ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/04/14/meet-sperm-bank-staff/ We’re pleased to announce the newest addition to the Xytex family—Xytex Cord Blood Bank! Here at Xytex, we work every day to bring the joy of children into people’s lives. Now, with Xytex Cord Blood Bank, we continue working with families to help ensure your children’s future health. By banking your ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/04/14/xytex-umbilical-cord-blood-bank/ As research continues to find more ways for umbilical cord blood to treat and cure disease, Xytex International helps families take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bank their child’s cord blood. Augusta, GA -- If only the Tin Man had known about this. Thanks to stem cells found in a ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/04/08/xytex-launches-areas-first-cord-blood-bank/ Augusta, GA – Julian Osbon, CEO of Xytex International, announced today that Michael J. Parish, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Xytex International, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and CFO of the organization. Parish joined the company in 2002 and is responsible for all corporate finance matters including ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/03/25/sperm-donor-bank-parish-promoted/ Augusta, GA – Atlanta physician J. Todd Spradlin, MD, and Atlanta scientist Michael Tucker, PhD, HCLD, FIBiol, were recently named to the Xytex International Board of Directors. Xytex International is headquartered in Augusta, Ga. Dr. Spradlin is Chief Medical and Laboratory Director at Xytex International and also chairs the Xytex Medical ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/03/14/two-named-to-xytex-international-board-of-directors/ What is a sperm bank? What do sperm banks do? You may have heard of sperm banks or sperm donors but most people have no idea what a sperm bank really does. You may have even seen a local sperm bank in your home town or State capitol but can ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/02/17/what-is-a-sperm-bank-and-what-do-sperm-banks-do/ Osbon Takes Lead as CEO at Xytex International Augusta businessman will lend his expertise to Georgia-based, global reproductive tissue company. Augusta, GA – He’ll earn his first paycheck in 10 years. Julian Osbon has been named CEO of Xytex International, a worldwide leader in reproductive tissue storage, services and research, based in Augusta, Ga. ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/02/01/sperm-bank-staff-osbon/ Augusta, GA -- Michael J. Parish, Vice President and CFO of Xytex International, has earned the Certified Management Accountant designation from The Institute of Management Accountants.Accountants who earn the CMA have displayed proficiency in many facets of accounting and financial management. This is demonstrated by completion of a nationwide comprehensive ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2008/01/16/48/ Patients benefit when sperm banks offer specialized products for specific infertility procedures. Augusta, GA – When it comes to certain infertility treatments, you only need a few good sperm. That’s the thinking behind Assisted Reproductive Technology vials, which Xytex Corporation, a Georgia-based reproductive tissue bank, is debuting this month. Only a few ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2007/12/17/less-is-more-for-infertility-patients/     Augusta, GA – Melissa Jacobs recently joined Xytex International as a staff accountant.  She is responsible for completing various accounting functions related to posting and reviewing general ledger entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with budget preparation and preparing financial statements.  Previously, Jacobs was the assistant controller for Neff Rental, Inc.’s Atlantic region and ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2007/12/06/jacobs-named-staff-accountant-for-xytex-international/ Xytex Corporation is pleased to announce the arrival of ART vials! Available at a lower price and from many of our regular donors, ART vials are prepared for assisted reproductive procedures such as IVF or ICSI, which require fewer motile cells per sperm sample. Xytex guarantees at least 15 million per ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2007/11/30/sperm-bank-art-vials/ Q&A… with Charles Lanier, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Xytex International, Ltd. Chuck Lanier, an estate and business-planning principal with Lanier Financial Services, joined the Xytex International, Ltd. Board of Directors in 1991 at the urging of friend and Xytex founder Dr. Armand Karow. When Dr. Karow passed away ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2007/11/29/sperm-bank-questions/ It was the eye color that decided it for Rene and Trayce. Like many couples, they had decided to savor their time together for a few years before having a child. But they knew they always wanted kids. So when the time was right, the couple chose Xytex. “A friend ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2007/11/29/blue-or-hazel-sperm-donor/ November 16, 2007 For more information, please contact: Danielle Wong Moores Director of Marketing, Sales and Corporate Communications Xytex International 706-733-0130 dmoores@xytex.com Moores Named Director of Marketing, Sales and Corporate Communications for Xytex International Augusta, GA -- Danielle Wong Moores was recently named Director of Marketing, Sales and Corporate Communications for Xytex International.  She will be responsible for overseeing ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2007/11/16/moores-named-director-of-marketing-sales-and-corporate-communications-for-xytex-international/ Augusta, GA – While the term sperm bank is often greeted with a giggle or two, for many couples it’s no laughing matter. Reproductive tissue banks often provide one of the only options for those wishing to have children. The ability to have children is something many of us take for ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2007/11/01/national-fertility-week/ For more information, contact Sheridan Rivers, director of Sales, Marketing and Corporate Communications at 706.733.0130 or srivers@xytex.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Xytex Corp. Offers Exclusive Sperm Donors AUGUSTA, GA –Xytex Corporation is proud to announce the launch of its Exclusive Donor Program on Sept. 12, 2006. Xytex, an international sperm bank which is known for developing cutting ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2006/08/29/exclusive-sperm-donors/ Michael J. Tucker, Ph.D., scientific director of Georgia Reproductive Specialists, Atlanta, was the guest speaker at a luncheon hosted by Xytex Research on August 15, 2006 at the Pinnacle Club in Augusta.  The meeting was attended by a large number of faculty members from the Medical College of Georgia, where ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2006/08/25/xytex-research-hosts-luncheon-featuring-michael-j-tucker-phd/ As of mid-June 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had completed 34 inspections of reproductive establishments as part of its enforcement of 21 CFR Part 1271, Subpart F, which became effective May 25, 2005. Sperm banks accounted for less than 20 percent of the inspections. Of the 34 inspections, ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2006/07/01/xytex-xtra-summer-2006-part-ii/ Check Out XYTEX.COM for a New Look and Sound Xytex Corporation has revamped and expanded its Web site at http://www.xytex.com. The updated site is expected to “go live” around the first of August. As soon as you log on, you will notice an immediate change – soft music to enjoy while ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2006/06/01/xytex-xtra-summer-2006-part-i/ It was in the office of Medical Oncologist Michael Fanucchi, M.D. that Raul and Veronica Manrique met Joan M. Giblin, MS, APRN-BC, AOCN, an Oncology Nurse Practitioner, who made a suggestion that would change their lives forever. Joan recommended that Raul consider contacting Xytex Tissue Storage (XTS) to discuss the ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2006/04/01/xytex-xtra-spring-2006-part-2/ One Family’s Story: A Message of Hope In the spring of 2000, Raul Manrique was 30 years old, happily married to his high school sweetheart Veronica, and working in Atlanta when he was diagnosed with a giant cell tumor of the bone at the base of his skull. As he faced ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2006/03/01/xytex-xtra-spring-2006-part-1/ For more information, contact Director of Marketing and Sales at 706/733-0130  A five-member board of directors has been named to lead Xytex Research Inc., the newest member of the Xytex International Ltd. family of services for reproductive medicine. Board members include experts in medical research and cryopreservation as well as a former ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2005/10/14/board-of-directors-named-for-xytex-research-inc/ For more information, contact Director of Marketing and Sales at 706/733-0130  Those who know Xytex’s history understand the passion of its founder and president, Armand M. Karow, Ph.D., to return to the research setting that gave birth to one of the country’s first sperm banks in 1975.  Thirty years ago, the ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2005/10/14/fertility-using-vitrification/ Armand M. Karow, Ph.D. Xytex Corporation Augusta, Georgia Presented at the 2005 annual meeting of the ACOG  Young women receiving curative cytotoxic chemo or radiation therapy may consequently endure a lifetime of reproductive sterility. These therapeutic modalities are commonly used to treat more than 650,000 American women annually diagnosed as having cancer. Many women ... http://www.spermbankinformation.com/2005/04/30/federal-involvement-in-reproductive-tissue-preservation/