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Higher vitamin D levels pre-methotrexate linked to lower mortality in RA HCPLive: Shahdi K Malakooti, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, reported that individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who had higher vitamin D levels before starting methotrexate also had decreased death…

First case of rare, sexually transmitted form of ringworm reported in the U.S. NBC News: Mahmoud Ghannoum, professor at the School of Medicine, discussed claims from clinicians worldwide who say they’re having trouble treating fungal infections. “We think a lot about antibacterial resistance,…

Why Ohio couldn't pass a fix to get President Joe Biden on the November ballot: Ohio Has Issues WKYC: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, described in detail Ohio Republicans’ proposed ban on foreign contributions to ballot measures, further unraveling what kept Ohio…

Householder pleads not guilty on state charges that could ban him from running for office WEWS: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said the state corruption charges against former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder carry significant weight with long-term…

Is grill smoke unhealthy? Expert medical advice Homes and Gardens: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the School of Medicine, said that while it's highly likely that grill smoke can increase the risk of several cardiovascular conditions, it has never been…

The Pride issue: How transgender kids navigate Ohio's hostile politics, while still remaining kids Cincinnati CityBeat: Laura Mintz, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said that happiness is how gender-affirming care outcomes are measured. “As people go through the process of…

Black and Hispanic patients with autoimmune disorders less likely to be prescribed specialty drugs, study finds Managed Healthcare Executive: In a recent study, Bruce Sherman, clinical assistant professor of medicine at the School of Medicine, showed that, among workers making the same amounts,…

New research identifies 2 'red flag' symptoms of early-onset colorectal cancer Health: Kishore Guda, associate professor at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, advised visiting a doctor as soon as possible if you have symptoms such as vomiting, exhaustion, blood in your stool, or stomach pain.…

NRA slashed spending on federal lobbying amid legal troubles Open Secrets: Matthew Lacombe, the Alexander P. Lamis Associate Professor in American Politics in the Department of Political Science, said that even though the National Rifle Association is losing revenue, shedding members and…

Cleveland City Council prepares to double its own campaign contribution limits cleveland.com (subscription required): Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, discussed a Cleveland City Council proposal that would double the campaign contribution cap for council races,…