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There are countless non-profit organizations out there that work tirelessly to improve the lives of those affected by medical conditions. It can be difficult to keep track of all of them, especially if you’re not familiar with the work they do. That’s why we’ve created this section of our website specifically for non-profit news and updates.
Here, you will find information on the latest initiatives undertaken by various non-profit groups, as well as news and updates on the progress of medical research and advocacy. We hope this section will help raise awareness about the important work being done.
Increased Aortic Diameter Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
The diameter of the thoracic aorta is a biomarker for heart attacks and other adverse cardiovascular events in women and men, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.
Artificial Intelligence May Improve Diabetes Diagnosis
Diabetes Diagnosis: Using a fully-automated artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning model, researchers were able to identify early signs of type 2 diabetes on abdominal CT scans, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.
ACC, AHA, HFSA Issue Heart Failure Guideline
Heart guideline also offers recommendations for managing cardiac amyloidosis, cardio-oncology complications, comorbidities in the setting of heart failure, as well as consideration for implantable devices and advanced therapies for people with stage D heart failure.
Bone Fractures Can Best Be Detected Using Artificial Intelligence
Bone Fractures: Artificial intelligence (AI) is an effective tool for fracture detection that has potential to aid clinicians in busy emergency departments, according to a study in Radiology.
Breast Cancer Screening Programs – AI Shows Potential
AI has been proposed as an automated second reader for mammograms that could help reduce this workload.
AAOS Releases Trends and Outcomes from the Registry Program
AAOS notes these reports, which were released during the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago, offer actionable information to guide physician and patient decision-making to improve care.
MATTER 360 Doubles Impact, Repurposing 3.3 Million Pounds of Medical Surplus in 2021
MATTER has been involved in repurposing medical equipment and supplies since 2002, and in the last three years alone, repurposed more than 5 million pounds.
ACC Statement Aims to Build Civil, Respectful and Bully-Free Work Environments
ACC: This document is not merely a position statement, but it is a call-to-action that articulates solutions and provides resources and tools for individuals, organizations and professional societies who wish to address the widespread problem of bias, discrimination, bullying and harassment in cardiology.
Moldova Receives Over $7 Mil in Medical Supplies for Ukrainian Refugees: In Partnership With Flexport.org, Airlink, World Hope International, Lift Non-Profit Logistics and Globus...
747 aircraft departed Chicago on Monday headed for Amsterdam, Netherlands to provide much-needed medical supplies and essential curative aid for more than 300,000 refugees
