Media
July 18, 2011
In old Maine farmhouse, the real Christina's World Associated Press: The farmhouse in Andrew Wyeth’s painting “Christina’s World” was declared a National Historic Landmark. The painting is well known and highly regarded by experts. “That whole quality of mankind's loneliness in the universe has…
July 14, 2011
A closer look at Barrett's esophagus: NetWellness The Plain Dealer: Linda Cheng Cummings, assistant professor in the School of Medicine, explains causes, diagnosis and prevention of Barrett’s esophagus, a condition in which the tissue lining of the esophagus is damaged by acid from the stomach.
July 14, 2011
Communicating the importance of environmental hygiene to healthcare workers Infection Control Today: Studies prove that contaminated surfaces in healthcare facilities can add to the transmission of infectious pathogens, and that cleaning and disinfection is critical. “There is no debate as to the…
July 13, 2011
Cleveland researchers use experimental nerve 'bridge' to restore breathing in rats with spinal cord injuries The Plain Dealer: Jerry Silver, professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the School of Medicine, led a research project that restored normal or near-normal breathing in nine of 11…
July 13, 2011
New cancers in the family may merit extra screening Reuters: A recent study found that family history should be updated every five or 10 years to determine a patient’s risk of cancer. But how much family history matters when personalizing cancer risks is not clear, Louise S. Acheson, professor of…
July 12, 2011
Flash crowds and curfews WCPN: On The Sound of Ideas, Dan Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discusses recent incidents of flash crowds of teens gathered in public places, which is causing major public concern.
July 12, 2011
New root caries treatment offers an implant alternative DrBicuspid.com: Sorin Teich, associate professor in the School of Dental Medicine, explains a better, less invasive method to handle root caries.
July 12, 2011
Oversight of doctors improves Delaware Online: Disciplinary actions against doctors in Delaware increased the state’s ranking for doctor discipline from 35th to 13th in the survey by Public Citizen’s Health Research Group. “It’s a huge change. If they continue that, they will move closer to the…
July 12, 2011
Adult stem cells' successes don't eliminate need for embryonic stem cells Los Angeles Times: Headlines surrounding successes of adult stem cells have been in the news recently, but they don’t have the flexibility and potential of embryonic cells, said Michael Gilkey, acting executive director of…
July 11, 2011
Breast cancer statistics prove need for early detection, says Lerner College professor Katherine Lee
Disturbing NE Ohio breast cancer report should energize government, hospitals and health organizations The Plain Dealer: A recent report showed grim breast cancer statistics for Northeast Ohio, proving that early detection matters. Katherine Lee, assistant professor of surgery at Lerner College of…