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Beat the bug: Expert tips for managing cold and flu season
As cold and flu season approaches, people face the challenge of keeping themselves—and, in the case of those who are parents, their children—healthy amidst rising illness rates. With viruses becoming increasingly prevalent during this time of year, understanding how to effectively manage symptoms an...
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Q&A with CWRU Police’s Adam Gilmore on staying safe this fall
As fall sets in and daylight hours dwindle with the end of Daylight Savings on Nov. 3, staying vigilant and proactive about safety becomes even more essential. In recognition of National Crime Prevention Month, observed each October, The Daily spoke with Captain Adam Gilmore of the CWRU Police Depa...
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Proposed scoring system may enhance equity in organ transplantation, increase transplant rates and improve patient survival
The system, devised by researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, better accounts for biological disadvantages that limit access to transplant for some patients Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic have developed a new method that could poten...
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Nursing Research News: October 2024
Each month, the Center for Research and Scholarship at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing sends an internal research newsletter to faculty, staff, students and researchers. A recap is posted here. Scholarship Awards AANA 2024 Fellow Ashley Showers, ass...
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Proposed scoring system may enhance equity in organ transplantation, increase transplant rates and improve patient survival
The system, devised by researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, better accounts for biological disadvantages that limit access to transplant for some patients Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic have developed a new method that could poten...
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‘What does this mean?’ How to interpret medical test results and advocate for your health
With the rise of digital health tools and abundant online resources, we live in an era where healthcare information is more accessible than ever. This information is essential to navigate one’s health journey, but without an understanding of complex data and medical jargon, test results may prompt p...
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‘What does this mean?’ How to interpret medical test results and advocate for your health
With the rise of digital health tools and abundant online resources, we live in an era where healthcare information is more accessible than ever. This information is essential to navigate one’s health journey, but without an understanding of complex data and medical jargon, test results may prompt p...
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Case Western Reserve University and 15 Cuyahoga County school districts awarded $1.8M for health education
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within its “What Works in Schools” initiative, has awarded Case Western Reserve University and 15 participating Cuyahoga County public school districts $1.8 million for health education. A new partnership between Case Western Reserve’s Prev...
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Medicine’s Paul Tesar among three Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners who will be celebrated during CWRU’s Innovation Week
Innovation Week, the annual celebration of Case Western Reserve University’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, kicks off on Monday, Oct. 28. Among the festivities will be the honoring of this year’s Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners. Established in 2013, the award is given annually ...
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Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that, when compared to seven other anti-diabetic drugs, semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder tha...