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Medicine's Brian Appleby examines the importance of sleep for good brain health
Five habits neurologists swear by for long-term brain healthHealth: Brian Appleby, associate professor of neurology, psychiatry and pathology, discussed the importance of sleep for good brain health. "That means aiming for a minimum of seven hours a night and addressing any issues, such as sleep…
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Med's Betul Hatipoglu said taking GLP-1s with blood pressure meds may increase dizziness and fainting risk
Verywell Health: Betul Hatipoglu, professor of medicine, commented on a new study that showed that people taking GLP-1s showed lower blood pressure. “GLP-1 receptor agonists can lower blood pressure modestly, and in some patients, this may be clinically helpful,” said Hatipoglu.
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The hidden work behind one of Case Western Reserve University’s biggest weekends
Every May, as graduates prepare to cross the stage at Case Western Reserve University commencement ceremonies, dozens of employees across Campus Planning & Facilities Management are already months into the work of transforming campus spaces for one of the university’s largest annual events.Long…
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Get guidance for navigating aspects of eldercare with series offered by the Wellness Program
Caring for an aging family member or friend can be both rewarding and challenging. From navigating changes in independence and understanding dementia to managing finances, legal considerations, caregiver burnout and family dynamics, caregivers often face complex decisions and taxing…
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PeopleSoft Financials to be unavailable due to maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, PeopleSoft Financials will be unavailable from Saturday, June 27 at 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 28. During this time the users will not be able to log into the system to view or update travel and expense information, enter a requisition, use SmartCart or access…
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Meet four students who received Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards from the U.S. National Science Foundation
Four Case Western Reserve University students and five alumni are among those selected nationwide to receive Graduate Research Fellowships from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the 2026–2027 academic year.In total, 2,500 graduate research fellows were selected from a pool of nearly…
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Medicine's Diana Ponsky shares thoughts on new FDA-approved sunscreen
Beachwood surgeon welcomes FDA-approved sunscreen as a skin cancer game changercleveland.com: Diana Ponsky, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, said she's hopeful about a new sunscreen that has been FDA approved—the first time in more than 25 years. “Its claim to fame is that…
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Art history's Maggie Popkin shares the origins of triumphal arches in ancient Rome
The Roman legacy of triumphal archesHistory: Maggie Popkin, professor in the Department of Art History and Art, shared the origins of triumphal arches in ancient Rome. “Earlier architectural traditions used arches as part of other structures, but it was the Romans who took the arch and made it a…
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Taking Research on the Road: How Two Investigators Are Expanding Access Through the Mobile Research Unit
For many people, participating in a clinical research study isn't a matter of interest, it's a matter of access.A long drive, limited transportation, work schedules, childcare responsibilities, or simply living far from an academic medical center can make research participation difficult. To help…
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Sign up to become an Emerging Leaders Program coach
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership at Case Western Reserve University is seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as coaches for the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a leadership development program for first-year students, this fall.ELP coaches are paired with a first-year student…