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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.

AAOS IDEA Grant Program Opens:...

April 1, 2024

"The programs selected for an AAOS IDEA Grant will help to cultivate meaningful and measurable opportunities across orthopaedics, acting as a springboard for change within our profession," said AAOS Diversity Advisory Board Chair Holly Tyler-Paris Pilson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA. "This is not about checking a box; this call for proposals opens a door for funding directly to the local and regional orthopaedic programs and organizations who are training the current and next generation."

Minimally Invasive Procedure May Spare...

March 26, 2024

In a 10-center study, microwave ablation offered progression-free survival rates and fewer complications than surgery in the treatment of a form of thyroid cancer known as papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), according to research published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

AAOS IDEA Grant Program Opens: Call for Proposals that Fuel the Future of Orthopaedics

April 1, 2024

New Asthma Guidelines Published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, an Official Journal of the AAAAI

For the first time since 2007, the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) Coordinating Committee, coordinated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has updated its asthma guidelines.

December 3, 2020

Novel Antioxidant Can Provide a Number of Health Benefits for Peripheral Artery Disease According to 11 Patient Published Study

The novel antioxidant specifically targets mitochondria, considered the powerhouse of the cell. The study was led by Assistant Professor Song-Young Park, Ph.D., and published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology.

November 20, 2020

Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Releases Study on Paradigm Shifts in Medical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

November 19, 2020 Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) colleagues and Dr. James Siegler identify that it should come as no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic and its many "waves" has led to significant paradigm shifts in medical care--from triage all the way to treatment, and SVIN and Dr. Siegler are releasing a study on Paradigm Shifts in Medical Care During COVID-19 Pandemic. Many reports have indicated that patients are avoiding healthcare institutions to prevent contact with COVID-19 patients and healthcare professionals. Falling rates have been observed...

November 19, 2020

Musculoskeletal Organizations Support Bill to Mitigate Medicare Changes, Safeguard Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

“Orthopaedic surgeons across the country play a critical role in safeguarding musculoskeletal health, treating bone cancers, chronic mobility problems, workplace injuries, and other pressing conditions,” wrote AAOS President Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS. “It is essential that access to these services by the American public remain.”

November 16, 2020

Tidepool Completes Its Summative Human Factors Validation Stud for Tidepool Loop: Open Source Diabetes Nonprofit Down to Final Steps in Preparation for FDA Submission

Tidepool notes: Built on the extraordinary foundation of the do-it-yourself diabetes community’s original Loop app, Tidepool Loop is a first-of-its-kind project to take a patient-led innovation and shepherd it through US FDA’s regulatory process with the goal to make the app more broadly accessible to people with diabetes and their clinicians.

November 12, 2020

AGA: Experts Release New Management Strategies for Malignant Colorectal Polyps

AGA reports The U.S. Multisociety Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has released new guidance for endoscopists on how to assess colorectal lesions for features associated with cancer, discuss how these factors guide management and outline when to advise surgery after malignant polyp removal.

November 4, 2020

Obesity Is a Medical Condition and Not a Personal Fault: New Research Report

Ted Kyle, RPH, MBA, and a team of obesity experts surveyed a total of 7,076 adults in 2017 and 2020.

November 3, 2020

HFC Raises Over $325K and Connects Over 2000 Supporters for Alzheimer’s Awareness During First Virtual Game Show, Hosted by Seth Rogen

HFC is an organization dedicated to caring for families impacted by Alzheimer's, educating young people about living a brain-healthy life, and accelerating progress in Alzheimer's care and prevention-focused research.

October 23, 2020

Henry M Jackson Foundation For The Advancement Of Military Medicine Licenses Herpes Virus Vaccine Technology for Advanced Development

Henry M Jackson Foundation For The Advancement Of Military Medicine reports research for these technologies was conducted by DoD researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences nd patented by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation under the USU-HJF Joint Office of Technology Transfer.

October 20, 2020