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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.
ACC, Novo Nordisk to Advance Care for People with Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
ACC notes through the global UNITE (Multidisciplinary Teams In Cardiometabolic Care) program, clinicians across multiple specialties will receive the education and tools needed for an integrated approach to Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease care.
The American College of Radiology Members at Forefront of Lancet Effort to Increase Worldwide Access to Radiology Services
ACR member Hedvig Hricak, MD, Ph.D., FACR, is Lead Commissioner. Former ACR Board of Chancellors Chairs James A. Brink, MD, FACR, and Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, FACR, also serve on the international commission.
Give the Heart a Ketone? It May be Beneficial
Review finds emerging evidence ketone therapy holds potential for cardiovascular intervention
American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines
American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines provides an official recommendation to vaccinate rheumatology patients with musculoskeletal, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases.
Blinded Veterans Association Endorses Bosma Enterprises’ Good Works® Ice Melter
Blinded Veterans Association is the nation’s only congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organization created for visually impaired veterans.
Medics.Academy Collaborates with EMeWA: No. 1 Objective Is to Address Healthcare Shortfall and Strengthen Women Physician Leaders Throughout Ethiopia
Dr Johann Malawana, Chief Executive Officer at Medics.Academy, said: "Over the last four years, we have sought to formalise various initiatives, to promote diversity of thought and ideas and help to create a global community of healthcare leaders of the future. Inclusivity is absolutely key to leadership and this collaboration is reflective of our long-term strategy to foster frontline innovation and increase women’s representation in healthcare globally. Our overall objective is to work towards removing gender and other barriers, to pursuing leadership roles in Healthcare."
Space Foundation Names Aspen Laser Systems, LLC as Space Certification Program Partner
Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, today announced Aspen Laser Systems as the most recent company to become a Space Certification partner.
Three Lakes Foundation and Mayo Clinic Colloboration Will Help Increase Awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms
"Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic is critical," said Dana Ball, executive director of Three Lakes Foundation. "Finding symptomatic individuals and improving time to diagnosis will provide the opportunity to intervene earlier in the diagnostic process, leading to preservation of health and earlier treatment of lung fibrosis."
New ACR DSI Searchable FDA-Cleared Algorithm Catalog Can Ease Medical Imaging Artificial Intelligence Integration
The new search features were added based on feedback from ACR members in an AI use survey conducted in 2020 that suggests 30% of radiology practices use some form of AI.