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July 03, 2012
Health care: legal, medical experts react Cleveland Jewish News: School of Law Professor Jessie Hill said those who say the Affordable Care Act unconstitutionally violates personal freedom are “saying people have the right to a free ride on everybody’s tax and insurance” payments. “It’s not that…
July 03, 2012
International Criminal Court turns 10 The Associated Press: The world’s first permanent war crimes tribunal, the International Criminal Court, came into force July 1, 2002. So far, it has started just three trials and convicted online one person. “It’s a fledgling organization,” said Michael…
July 03, 2012
14 worst hospital mistakes to avoid Prevention: To help prevent harm at the hospital, there is plenty patients can do. For example, said Caitlin Brennan, a postdoctoral fellow in the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, when there is a shift change, be sure to meet with your new nurse to ask…
July 03, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court's ruling shines light on two Northeast Ohio cases involving youths The Plain Dealer: The Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for states to have mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles convicted of murder. “Kids are different, and states have to recognize…
June 29, 2012
Diets suggested for more pregnant women The Baltimore Sun: Though most doctors advise obese pregnant women to gain only 11 to 20 pounds, some are now encouraging them to lose weight to improve their—and their babies’—health. Patrick M. Catalano, professor of reproductive biology, said doctors…
June 29, 2012
Reaction to the Obamacare ruling: Professors, doctors and lawyers MedCity News: In a roundup of reactions to the Affordable Care Act, Jessica Berg, professor of law and bioethics, said it was “a crucial decision upholding the federal government’s power to act in the area of healthcare, but that…
June 29, 2012
Public-private partnerships: a STEM success story U.S. News & World Report: Companies and universities are increasingly partnering to design curricula and research opportunities, such as the university’s partnership with Siemens. “We’re not only preparing people for business, but our…
June 29, 2012
@ The Table: Local experts weigh-in on healthcare law WKYC: School of Law Professor Jessie Hill discussed the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act and the anticipated follow-up. “The constitutionality of the law is certainly settled, but there will be questions about, of course, whether…
June 29, 2012
Factbox: Legal challenges to U.S. healthcare overhaul far from over Reuters: Though the U.S. Supreme Court upheld virtually all of the Affordable Care Act, other legal challenges are already being developed. “As with any new big statute, there will be lots of litigation about the nitty-gritty…
June 29, 2012
Doctor shortage looms as Affordable Care Act paves way for 32 million newly insured The Plain Dealer: About 32 million more Americans will soon come onto the insurance rolls, but officials are predicting a shortage of 90,000 doctors by 2020. The School of Medicine has increased its class size by…