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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.

OrthoInfo.org Offers Osteoporosis Awareness and...

May 1, 2024

This May, OrthoInfo.org, the authoritative and trusted source on bone and joint health, is joining organizations across the country to raise awareness about prevention strategies that can help reduce one's risk of developing osteoporosis.

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."

OrthoInfo.org Offers Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Resources for Patients

May 1, 2024

ACC, AHA Issue Updated Chest Pain Data Standards

The 2021 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Pain underscored the need to reach a consensus for the definitions of chest pain.

August 30, 2022

ACC Issues Guidance to Address New Nonstatin Therapies

The 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Role of Nonstatin Therapies for LDL-Cholesterol Lowering in the Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases Risk will publish online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. ET. It was endorsed by the National Lipid Association.

August 25, 2022

Smaller Airways Increase COPD Risk for Women

Overall, men have a higher rate of diagnosis and mortality, but with changes in smoking behavior and increasing urbanization, the prevalence of COPD risk for women is on the rise.

July 26, 2022

Investing In Health Could Be Key to Tackling Great Resignation, Argues New Report

The report highlights that 1 in 3 workers in the labor market is aged 50+ (34% of the workforce) and this could rise to 42% of the workforce by 2035, with the proper support and incentives.

June 21, 2022

Society of Interventional Radiology names Parag J. Patel, MD, MS, FSIR, president for 2022–2023

“As the Society of Interventional Radiology approaches its 50th anniversary, we are transforming how we do business to meet the needs of our diverse membership, giving energy to ideas to help our members thrive in their chosen practice models,” said Patel.

June 14, 2022

Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI) Announces the Expansion of Medicare Coverage to Standard Surgical Risk Patients within their TCAR Surveillance Project

Effective May 31, 2022, the approval was a combined effort of the SVS Vascular Quality Initiative and the Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization should allow for enhanced patient treatment moving forward.

June 14, 2022

Digital Medicine Society Reports Healthcare Leaders Unite to Demystify Regulatory Pathways and Strategies for Digital Health Products

Over the next few months, Digital Medicine Society and its partners will create an open access, interactive, regulatory science support tool that is based on existing FDA and other agency guidance documents.

June 14, 2022

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Honors Innovation with Annual Awards

An author of more than 100 published scientific studies and presenter of more than 400 presentations, Spies is recognized as an international authority for his research in uterine artery embolization.

June 13, 2022

Early Study Suggests a New Injectable Gel May Greatly Reduce Chronic Low Back Pain

Injectable Gel: Hydrogels have been used for a number of years to treat DDD, but the current study is the first test of this particular gel in humans. After six months, all participants in this small study reported significantly less low back pain—declining from an average self-reported pain level of 7.1 down to 2.0 on a scale of zero to 10.

June 8, 2022