Health + Wellness

New research is bringing science one critical step closer to understanding what causes cardiac arrest and potentially preventing it.The American Heart Association (AHA) has granted Case Western Reserve University the Rapid Impact Research Award, a designation reserved for research the AHA considers…

Five-year study reveals America’s safety net clinics never faltered but warns that Hispanic and Black patients are still being left behind

Honored for advancing glial biology and regenerative therapies for neurological disease

When Elliot Siegel, DMD (DEN ’74), turned 50, he realized that his successful career as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon wasn’t enough. “I decided it was time to give back and volunteer my time helping others,” he said. That choice led to more than 20 years of mission-focused work around the…

Triumphant shouts, tears of joy and giant hugs filled the Health Education Campus Samson Pavilion on March 20 as 227 Case Western Reserve University medical students ripped open their Match Day envelopes when the clock struck noon.Arguably one of the most anticipated days in a medical student’s…

Finding an effective treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer in children and young adults, has puzzled medical researchers for 40 years. Now, a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals shows some promising results. The…

Clinical trial will compare brain, nerve and combined stimulation approaches to restore sensation after spinal cord injury

Case Western Reserve University researchers are pursuing solutions to food spoilage—and the plastic pollution caused by food packaging

A conversation with alumni entrepreneur Brandon Mark, DMD (DEN ’21)

February may bring to mind hearts filled with love thanks to Valentine’s Day, but as American Heart Month, it also draws attention to a sobering reality: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. While diet and exercise are top of mind when thinking about cardiovascular…