Skip to main content

Health + Wellness

brain-gears-feat
Researchers close in on understanding possible cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Awarded four-year, $3.3M grant from National Institutes of Health With a four-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers from Case Western Reserve University will study whether certain brain proteins may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s…
baby
Research team launches first-of-its-kind study that could significantly impact clinical care for opioid-exposed infants at risk for developmental delays
With a $3 million grant from the NIH, experts are using advanced imaging technology to better understand changes in the infant brain that may accompany Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF), first described in the journal Nature in 2013 by engineers at Case Western…
Nursing Research News: September 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. Message from the Associate Dean for Research As we…
opioid-use-disorder-feat
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug associated with lower opioid overdose risk
Since being deemed a public health emergency in 2017, opioids are responsible for 72% of drug overdose deaths in the United States, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. New research from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine identifies a potential new approach…
runhidefight-feat
Public Safety releases new Run. Hide. Fight. training video
To continue to prioritize the safety of the campus community, the university’s Division of Public Safety has introduced a new short video to complement their Run. Hide. Fight. training—the federally supported program designed to prepare individuals for the possibility of encountering an active…
nelson.jpg
Dental visits increase with support from pediatric providers
Suchitra Nelson, PhD, associate dean for clinical and translational research in the Department of Community Dentistry, and her team at Case Western Reserve led a study funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) that trained primary care pediatric clinicians to…
colorectal-cancer-feat
Researchers awarded $1.14M to use artificial intelligence to determine best rectal cancer treatment strategy
With a new four-year, $1.14 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, will use artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the best personalized treatment for veterans with rectal…
respiratory-system
CWRU team plays a key role in cystic fibrosis research
When it comes to diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF), gene editing—a process that alters the biological properties of cells—can be fundamental in driving treatment. But as promising as it is in lab settings, effectively reaching patients’ lung cells with such treatments has been challenging. The…
John Gallagher talks success with tech in nursing education
Technology can significantly help nursing students learn the complexities of nursing practice or act as a source of frustration that takes valuable time away from education. Here is a brief look at some of the technologies in use in nursing education, the impact of AI, and practical tips for using…
Rebecca Patton named 2024 Top Nurses Lifetime Award Winner
Former President Barack Obama beams from the walls of Rebecca Patton’s office. There are photos of the two sharing a laugh in unguarded moments, and pictures from formal White House occasions. Most meaningful is a photo of Obama and Patton — then president of the American Nurses Association based…