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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.
International Experts Call for a Unified Public Health Response to NAFLD and NASH Epidemic
Patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing NAFLD and NASH.
AAOS on IPO Elimination Reversal in 2022 CMS Outpatient Rule
AAOS is encouraged to hear that CMS has heeded the patient safety concerns of the physician community regarding the abrupt elimination of the Inpatient Only.
Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists Announce 2021 Laureates
Winners will receive $250,000, the largest unrestricted scientific prize for America’s most innovative young faculty-rank scientists and engineers.
AAOS Partners with J3P Healthcare Solutions
Immersive, personalized training will foster tailored insights for future leadership growth.
AAOS Announces 2021 MORE Award Recipients
Entries were judged by a panel of orthopaedic surgeons and evaluated for overall quality and medical accuracy.
Study: Radiologist Characteristics Predict Performance in Screening Mammography
Published June 22 in Radiology, the study analyzed 11 years of screening mammography performance metrics from the National Mammography Database (NMD). From this dataset, researchers found that radiologists in the West or Midwest, breast subspecialists, and those who perform diagnostic mammography were more likely to achieve acceptable performance across a range of metrics. Those who perform breast ultrasound were less likely to achieve acceptable performance across metrics.
ACC, HRS, Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer Alliance to Transform AFib Care in Underserved Communities
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide and a leading cause of stroke, heart failure, cardiovascular morbidity and sudden death. When AFib remains untreated, there is a fivefold higher risk of developing stroke and a twofold higher risk of death from stroke; however, up to one-third of patients experience no symptoms and are unaware they have AFib.
Blavatnik Family Foundation, New York Academy of Sciences Name 31 Finalists for 2021 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists will celebrate the 2021 Blavatnik National Awards honorees in a ceremony on Sept. 28 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
American College of Cardiology Names Ravee Kurian COO/CFO
Kurian comes to ACC following a 20-year stint at Publicis Sapient, a leading technology and communications consultancy, where he led critical and sensitive digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 and U.S. federal clients.