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Dental research shows that smoking weakens immune systems
As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren’t enough, there’s more bad news for cigarette smokers. Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that smoking also weakens the ability for the dental pulp in teeth to fight illness and disease. In other…
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Medicine’s Charis Eng given highest honor from American Cancer Society
Charis Eng, professor of genetics and genome sciences, molecular medicine and general medical sciences and member of the Cancer Prevention Control & Population Research Program at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, was awarded the American Cancer Society's highest honor, the Medal of Honor. This…
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Graduate student Nathaniel Braman wins Radiological Society of North America award
Nathaniel Braman, a graduate student in the Center for Computational Imaging and Personalized Diagnostics, recently won the Radiological Society of North America Trainee Research Prize in the Medical Student category. He was recognized for his work titled “Novel Radiomic Descriptor of Tumor…
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CWRU faculty discuss Siemens digital grid partnership with CWRU
CWRU, Siemens partner to create digital energy grid curriculum, lab The Plain Dealer: Siemens partnered with Case Western Reserve University to build the Siemens Digital Grid Lab, which will prepare students to advance the nation's energy grid. Nord Professor of Engineering Kenneth Loparo,…
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Sears think[box]'s Malcolm Cooke shares his work mending a puppy's leg
3-D printer helps get injured puppy back on four paws ABC News 5 Cleveland: Malcolm Cooke, executive director of the Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box] and associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, shared how he helped create 3-D-printed models of a puppy’s…
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Law School's Jonathan Adler discusses Justice Kavanaugh's influence on U.S. Supreme Court
Kavanaugh confirmation enlivens both parties Bloomberg: In a podcast, Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation, spoke about how newly confirmed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh could influence future court…
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Medicine's Ted Parran analyzes medical marijuana in modern medicine
The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Eastlake - Medical Marijuana ideastream: Ted Parran, the Isabel and Carter Wang Professor and Chair in Medical Education and associate professor of family medicine and community health, spoke about medical marijuana’s use in modern medicine.
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Weatherhead School's John Paul Stephens advocates for strategic planning
This is how to fix your 3 biggest problems with your coworkers Fast Company: John Paul Stephens, associate professor of organizational behavior, commented on the importance of strategic planning in fostering a successful, productive work environment.
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Law School's Carmen Naso explains convicted murder's release from prison
Two decades after brother is killed, York County man could leave prison Associated Press: In 2003, a teenager was charged with murdering his younger brother. Due to legislative changes, he will now be released from prison. Carmen Naso, senior instructor of law, spoke about the rehabilitation that…
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Weatherhead School's J.B. Silvers examines Summa Health's search for partner
What does Summa want in new partner? Akron Beacon Journal: Summa Health, an Akron-based health system, is looking for a business with which to partner. J.B. Silvers, the John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Professor of Health Care Finance and professor of banking and finance, described why Summa…