Health + Wellness

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the probability of missed appointments in a busy clinic—followed up with personal outreach to at-risk patients—improved “show rates” for patients, especially those who were Black, according to a new study led by researchers at Case Western Reserve…

For thousands of years, versions of the saying “laughter is the best medicine” have emerged in religious, scientific and popular literature—and for good reason. Laughter helps our neurological, physical, emotional, cognitive and social health and well-being in multiple ways. To find out why…

Clinical Trials Awareness Week 2023: 5/15-5/19 Join the UH Clinical Research Center (CRC) for webinars and events in celebration of research investigators, study team members, and participants by recognizing their commitment to advancing science and discovery in medicine during Clinical Trials…

Food insecurity—the lack of steady access to nutritionally adequate food—during pregnancy is linked to premature births and poorer health for low-income mothers and their babies, contributing to staggering rates of infant mortality in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. To address this critical need, a…

University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University weight researchers seek to develop steps for primary care doctors to recognize this potentially serious condition Unintentional weight loss (UWL) is a common and serious problem, and according to several studies, it could be a sign—sometimes…

From WPSD Local 6: Could the watch you are wearing end up saving your life? Current statistics show there are more than two hundred two million people worldwide wearing smart watches. But your fitbit and apple watch can do so much more than relay your messages, play music or track your…

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing saw mixed results in the 2023 U.S. News & World Reports annual rankings due in part to changes in methodology. This year, FPB's rankings stand as: 14th Master's of Nursing (MN) program 20th Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 6th DNP Administration…

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH) have secured $6.2 million from two grants awarded in the same month from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to predict cardiovascular disease through new artificial intelligence (AI)…

As of 2022, there were more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the United States alone. These highly skilled professionals are an indispensable part of our health care system, providing a wide range of patient care across various health care settings. However, despite their vital role,…

A Fierce Collaborator, Dr. Margolius’ Laser Focus on Health Priorities for Cleveland Will Help Eliminate Health Disparities  This article is a part of our CTSC Translational Science Superheroes series.  Dr. David Margolius had a long-term goal of working in public health or policy to help change…