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May 28, 2014
Meet Cleveland's own Sherlock Holmes at fascinating 'Forensic Medicine, Sherlock, and Steampunk' exhibit at CWRU's medical museumThe Plain Dealer: Former faculty member John George Spenzer is known as Cleveland’s Sherlock Holmes, helping police solve crimes—and he’s the subject of a new exhibit at…
May 28, 2014
Double mastectomy not necessary for most breast cancer patients who choose it, study showsThe Plain Dealer: A recent study found that women with breast cancer who choose to have double mastectomies generally don’t need it—confirming what many surgeons have long thought. "The concern is, they don't…
May 28, 2014
With new bill, abortion limits spread in southThe New York Times: Jessie Hill, professor of law, talked about the possible effects of closing abortion clinics in the south. “If all the clinics in a state have to close, I think a judge will have to call that an undue burden,” she said, adding that…
May 28, 2014
Dr. Denis Mukwege, a Congolese gynecologist who treats women who have been raped, to be honored at Case Western Reserve UniversityThe Plain Dealer: The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence selected Denis Mukwege as the recipient of its 2014 Inamori Prize for Ethics. Mukwege…
May 28, 2014
Case Western Reserve University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will sponsor the second Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) sustainability lecture series. Creating a holistic view of sustainable pathways, the courses will provide an overview of the current global…
May 28, 2014
Female bush tiger mantis hunts prey on ground and underbrush Circling the light trap used to lure insects out of the thick, wet night in Rwanda’s mountainous Nyungwe Forest National Park, Riley Tedrow reached into the leaf litter on the ground and nabbed a male and female of what turned out to be…
May 28, 2014
Learn how to effectively manage stress and improve your overall health and well being with an eight-week interactive Stress Management and Resilience Training workshop series created by the Connor Integrative Medicine Network at University Hospitals. Led by experienced stress management…
May 27, 2014
The agency charged to protect patients from dangerous drug side effects needs to be far more vigilant when it comes to medications that affect blood pressure. Robert P. Blankfield, MD, MS, a clinical professor of family medicine, issues this call to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in…
May 27, 2014
Case Western Reserve University parents and guardians of children ages 10 to 16 can register early for the 2014 National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), a program that provides a combination of athletics and education. NYSP takes place weekdays June 9 to July 11 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a…
May 27, 2014
The Writing Resource Center will offer consulting hours in SAGES Café from June 2 to July 28. During the last week of May, students will be able to view the schedule and make appointments at wrc.case.edu. Email writingcenter@case.edu with any questions.