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Craig S. Hirschberg, DDS, to deliver School of Dental Medicine diploma ceremony address
Craig S. Hirschberg, DDS, will deliver the address for this year's diploma ceremony. Dr. Hirschberg currently serves as president of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and has served on the AAE Executive Committee since 2019. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Hirschberg received his…
Shanina Knighton weighs in on the 9 germiest places in an office
Experts reveal what workplace surfaces may be teeming with bacteria — and what you should do about it. It’s a routine by now: You head into the office. You scan your keycard and reach for the door, fill a mug with coffee in the communal kitchen and take a quick-before-work bathroom break. Then,…
FreshWater Cleveland picks two CIFF films with local connections
The 48th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) gets underway at Playhouse Square next Wednesday, April 3 and runs through Saturday, April 13, followed by CIFF48 Streams online Sunday, April 14 through Sunday, April 21.   The in-person Festival will showcase 137 feature films and 225 short…
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Case Western Reserve University awarded federal contract to develop and commercialize ‘live’ replacement joints
Goal is life-changing treatment for osteoarthritis—most common degenerative joint disease affecting 500 million people worldwide
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Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health 
Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain
Student Spotlight: Tanner Purnhagen
Class Year: 2025 Program: Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing In the world of healthcare, there are those who stand out not only for their credentials but also for their unwavering dedication to their patients.  Tanner…
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5 Questions with Class of 2024 Student Rowan Chinwalla
Rowan Chinwalla Class Year: 2024 Program: Doctor of Dental Medicine Why did you choose Case Western Reserve University? I chose Case Western Reserve because both of my parents did their graduate education at CWRU. My dad went to dental school and completed his residency, and my mom completed her…
Watch: Medical Students Celebrate Match Day 2024
Moments before noon on Friday, March 15, 204 soon-to-be-graduating medical students from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine initiated the countdown: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Then, the anticipated moment arrived, marking a pivotal milestone in their paths to becoming physicians. At that time,…
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New research at Case Western Reserve University aims to address racial disparities in cognitive decline
Connecting with friends is key to limiting social isolation—something researchers believe could also reduce Alzheimer’s, dementia
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Case Western Reserve University researchers report rise in global fungal drug-resistant infections
Researchers issue call to action to address and prevent growing problem