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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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
High Schooler (Rakshith Srinivasan) Empowers Youth with Nonprofit “Unlimited Potential”, Raises $100,000 for Sports Medicine Research and Advocacy
Rakshith Srinivasan, a driven high school student from Eastside Preparatory School, Kirkland, WA, has founded a nonprofit organization called Unlimited Potential (UP). UP is dedicated to generating awareness and fundraising for sports medicine research, aiming to empower children with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions to participate in school sports with ease. Rakshith Srinivasan's passion for sports medicine research and STEM awareness has led him to create UP and make a difference in the lives of young athletes within the community.
City of Hope Researchers to Present New Treatments for Blood, Prostate and Other Cancers at 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
This year's ASCO Annual Meeting highlights the exceptional work City of Hope doctors and scientists are leading with the hope of finding better treatments against a wide range of cancers," said Steven T. Rosen, M.D., City of Hope provost and chief scientific officer, Irell & Manella Cancer Center Director's Distinguished Chair.