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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.
New Study Published in the New England Journal of Medicine Shows COVID-19 Causes Blood Vessel Damage
New England Journal of Medicine shows that the respiratory virus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, causes severe damage to blood vessels, leading to widespread thrombosis, or blood clotting, in the lung.
Majority of Patients Do Not Believe e-Cigarettes and Vapes Impact Bone Fracture Healing
"The New Era of Nicotine: Better for Patients?" released as part of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) Virtual Education Experience found that smokers and non-smokers believe the use of e-cigarettes and other smoking alternatives have less of an impairment on bone fracture healing than smoking traditional cigarettes, when in fact the nicotine found in both cigarettes and e-cigarettes can impede the healing process.
Navigating Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Special issue of Gastroenterology serves as clinician’s roadmap to the rapidly changing developments in NAFLD treatment.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Expands Choosing Wisely® List
"As orthopaedic surgeons, our duty to our patients is to restore mobility and improve their quality of life through evidence-based, high-quality treatment," said Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons President.
Study Highlights Potential for Low-Intensity Surveillance As Option for Some Patients with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Low-intensity cystoscopic surveillance may be a viable option for patients with high-risk, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to a new abstract from researchers in New Hampshire.
Strategic Partnership Announced Between AAOS and OREF
To help jump-start the effort in 2020, the AAOS is making an initial financial investment.
United Spinal Launches National Initiative To Expand Access To Inclusive Technology For People With Spinal Cord Injuries And Disorders
United Spinal Association is launching its Tech Access Initiative to assist technology companies in designing inclusive products and services that are accessible to people with spinal cord injuries and disorders
Surgeons Help Create New Process for Disinfecting and Reusing N95 Masks
This approach, according to the authors, increased employee acceptance of reusing what is normally a single-use N95 mask and helped ensure proper fit of the returned mask.
JVIR, SIR Foundation Honor Best Research Published in 2019
The annual awards, supported by SIR Foundation, were chosen by the editor after a comprehensive editorial board review of all papers submitted to JVIR during the prior year.