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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Total Joint Arthroplasty and the Impact on Future Falls in Osteoarthritis Patients
However, there is still an ongoing debate on whether patients who have undergone total joint arthroplasty are at an increased risk of falls and fragility fractures.
Martin B. Leon Center for Cardiovascular Transformation Announced
The Leon Center is inspired by Martin Leon, MD, FACC, and his legacy of innovation in cardiovascular care. Leon is a distinguished pioneer in interventional cardiology and the founder and director of Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), a leading scientific symposium dedicated to interventional cardiovascular medicine.
American College of Radiology and University of Pennsylvania Create Joint Program to Advance Quantitative Imaging Diagnostics and Analytics
The collaboration will leverage the American College of Radiology industry-leading research infrastructure and Penn’s scientific expertise in a joint effort to more rapidly advance imaging informatics.
LifeNet Health and DePuy Synthes Launch VertiGraft ACIS VG2: Uniquely Engineered
Comprised of a cancellous core and cortical endplates, VertiGraft ACIS VG2 is uniquely engineered to provide mechanical strength, reduce migration, and facilitate early vascularization and bone remodeling.
ACC Quality Summit – COVID-19 Effects Highlighted in Research Presented
October 6, 2020
ACC Quality Summit Virtual will feature several poster presentations on COVID-19 impacts within cardiology practice over the last several months. Research is...