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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

Challenges in Acute Heart Attack Care Continue Post COVID-19

According to a new study, presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Quality Summit 2023, many health care facilities are still recovering from the pandemic and facing new challenges, causing D2B times to continue to lag.

October 3, 2023

CEUS Underutilization May Pose Greater Risk Than Rare Side Effects Associated With Use, Say Experts

The conference drew CEUS experts from North America, Europe, China and Brazil, and focused on advances in the use of “microbubble” ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) used routinely worldwide to diagnose heart and vascular disease, identify and characterize tumors, monitor chronic gastro-intestinal diseases, evaluate other serious medical conditions and monitor therapy. UEAs do not contain dye, create no known risk of kidney damage or deposit of contrast media in the brain, and do not expose patients or hospital staff to ionizing radiation.

September 8, 2023

Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation Launches September Vascular Health Step Challenge During PAD Awareness Month & Healthy Aging Month

The Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation invites the community to join our September Vascular Health Step Challenge and quite literally take steps toward better vascular health," says Dr. Joseph Mills, SVS President. "PAD affects more than 10 million people in the U.S., but walking an average of 30 minutes or more each day can lower the risk of PAD. Together, we're working to raise awareness, raise our step counts, and raise vital funds to help low-income PAD patients."

September 1, 2023

Combining AI Models Improves Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Using mammography-based deep learning models may improve the accuracy of breast cancer risk assessment and can also lead to earlier diagnoses.

August 29, 2023

AAOS Comments on Request for Information for Episode-Based Payment Model

In its letter, AAOS expressed their support for engaging physicians in the design and implementation of alternative payment models and urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to consider the impact that interoperability, multi-payer alignment of measures, and administrative burden have on the ability of physicians to successfully participate in alternative payment models.

August 24, 2023

Orthobiologics Show Great Promise for Less Invasive Treatment of Certain Musculoskeletal Conditions

AAOS recognizes the potential orthobiologics could have on the future of musculoskeletal patient care, but recommends the need for additional evidence-based research and education for physicians and clear information for patients.

August 15, 2023

AAOS Releases New Guidance to Elevate and Simplify Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Practice

Kurt P. Spindler, MD, FAAOS, AAOS PROMs workgroup chair. "The new AAOS PROMs user guide, scoring tool and other high-quality resources distill knowledge and expertise from a broad range of stakeholders and orthopaedic experts to provide a set of best practices to facilitate an organization's ability to implement and utilize PROMs."

August 1, 2023

Breast Cancer Patients with Higher BMI More Likely to Experience Heart Damage During Chemotherapy

The study will be presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Latin America 2023 Together with Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología in San Jose, Costa Rica.

July 26, 2023

Newly Published Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement Outlines Appropriate Use of Endovascular Management for Treatment of Chronic Iliofemoral Venous Occlusions

While this research proceeds, Society of Interventional Radiology believes that adherence to the statement’s recommendations will enable judicious use of endovascular therapy in a manner that optimizes benefit and minimizes harm.

June 21, 2023