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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.
Marijuana and Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Emphysema
The researchers found that people who combined marijuana and cigarettes were 12 times more likely to have centrilobular emphysema than non-smokers. Centrilobular emphysema is a type of pulmonary emphysema where the air sacs within the lungs are damaged. This can lead to breathing difficulties and other serious respiratory symptoms.
American Board of Medical Specialties Research and Education Foundation Announces New, Independent Research Grant Program
ABMS notes three, $100,000 grants will be awarded in the Diagnostic Excellence Through Certification category, while $50,000 and $75,000 grants totaling $250,000 will be provided in the General Certification category. All grants are for two years and will be based initially on a Letter of Intent (LOI) proposal which, if accepted, will be followed by a full submission for review and potential acceptance.
As AAOS Sees Record Growth in Fracture & Trauma Registry Data Submissions, Technology Partnership Offering with PatientIQ Expands to Include Nationwide Participation Options
On the heels of a successful technology pilot program with PatientIQ, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has seen a rapid increase in...
Josephine Antonellis and Julie Harris, Ph.D., Named to New Roles at Cure Alzheimer’s Fund
As CFO, Josephine Antonellis will be responsible for the financial management of the nonprofit organization, including leadership of the accounting and financial teams. She will be a member of the management committee and report directly to Meg Smith, Chief Executive Officer.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
