In this Q&A blog post, SNOMED International Chief Terminologist Dr James Case discusses SNOMED International’s response to the current international efforts to rename Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal disorder that affects reproductive-aged women that is characterized by an imbalance of reproductive hormones and high levels of androgens, to Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), which better reflects its complexity. He also explores the options bei

SNOMED International is pleased to announce that registration for SNOMED Expo 2026 is now open. The Expo will be held from October 21-23, 2026 at the InterContinental Sydney hotel in Sydney, Australia, preceded by the October 2026 Business Meetings. SNOMED CT Expo unites clinical terminology SMEs from around the world, including government officials, health IT professionals, health practitioners, researchers, academics and vendors. Discover how SNOMED CT enables data driven h

SNOMED International is pleased to welcome Costa Rica as its latest Member. SNOMED International is a Member-driven, not-for-profit organization that owns, develops and maintains SNOMED CT, the world’s most comprehensive clinical terminology. The organization works globally with its Members and broad stakeholders to enable consistent, high-quality health information exchange, improve clinical decision-making, and accelerate digital health transformation. For Costa Rica, a Cen