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Nursing Research News: December 2023
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. Distinguished Dissertation Award Maura McCall, postdoctoral fellow, was honored by the…
Wrapping up fall semester
Dear School of Medicine community,  What an incredible finale to the fall semester to witness and participate in Doc Opera 2023: Medically Blonde! Congratulations to the more than 200 medical students who participated in Doc Opera both on and off stage—incredible singers, dancers, actors,…
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Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth researchers solve mystery behind tumor receptor behavior
Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth cancer researchers have successfully unraveled a mystery surrounding a receptor protein that can either suppress cancer or foster its growth and spread. The findings, recently published in the journal Science, highlight how and why the EphA2 receptor…
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A peek behind the scenes—Meet the student directors of Doc Opera 2023: Medically Blonde!
Each December, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine students swap their white coats and scrubs for costumes and dance shoes to bring Doc Opera, a variety show that allows medical students to flex their creative muscles, to life. In its 39th year, the event positively impacts the…
Berger and Xu Find GLP-1 RAs Effective in Treating Cancer
GLP-1 RAs aren't just for diabetes or weight loss anymore. They might also be effective in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer, thanks to a new study by Nathan Berger, member of Case CCC's Population and Cancer Prevention Program, and Rong Xu, member of the Cancer Genomics and Epigenomics…
Rosa Hand Appointed Director of Research and Scholarship for Medical Education
Leadership Appointments: Office of Medical Education  The Office of Medical Education welcomes Rosa Hand, PhD, as its new Director of Research and Scholarship. Dr. Hand is an established associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Department of Nutrition. She is well…
Poor End-of-Life Care Can Have Negative Impact on Patients and Caregivers
For patients with cancer and their caregivers, high quality end-of-life care is incredibly important, as one expert explained. “There has been a fair amount of research done that has shown that when patients do not receive what is considered quality end of life care ... not only are there poor…
Remembering double alumnus, clinical professor Edgar B. Jackson, Jr., MD
"Eliminate the difference in healthcare between the poor and the rich" was Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine emeritus professor Edgar B. Jackson, Jr., MD (MED, 66) response to the medical school application question on why he wanted to pursue a medical career. In the ensuing five…
Carolyn Harmon Still contributes tips to improve family support for heart-healthy living
Anne Gaglioti, Colin Crowe, Carolyn Still and Adam Perzynski from Case Western Reserve University’s medical and nursing schools published an article in Capsules, a publication from the Ohio Cardiovascular and Diabetes Health Collaborative (Cardi-OH). The article, “Tips to Improve Family Support for…
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New Case Western Reserve University study finds diabetes drug may reduce risk for colorectal cancer
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). The findings, published today (Dec. 7) in the journal JAMA Oncology, support the need for clinical trials to…