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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.
Leading Diabetes Advocacy Groups Urge CDC to Include Americans with Diabetes in Those Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
“There are two issues here,” said Dr. Robert Gabbay, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for the ADA. “First, you must consider the population of patients who are most at risk from contracting the COVID-19 virus. Thus far, this has been the focus of the CDC and the FDA.”
TSC Alliance Applauds Release of Updated International Guidelines for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Diagnostic and Management Recommendations
Changes in the brain caused by TSC have the biggest impact on quality of life, from seizures and developmental delays to intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges and autism.
New Partnership to Advance Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology
“This is another vital step toward making the groundbreaking AI-LAB platform the central hub for medical artificial intelligence algorithm development,” said Bibb Allen, Jr., MD, FACR, chief medical officer of the ACR DSI.
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.