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To afford expensive fertility treatments, Utah couples turn to contests The Salt Lake Tribune: Jessica Berg, co-dean of the School of Law and the Tom J.E. and Bette Lou Walker Professor of Law, discussed ethical concerns related to contests that give away fertility treatments.

Case Western Reserve expert says mass shootings have lasting impacts Spectrum News 1: Daniel Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, talked about the trauma that communities experience in the wake of a mass…

Doctor shortage to worsen, patients could pay more for fewer options The Plain Dealer: Patricia Thomas, the Amasa B. Ford Professor of Geriatrics, explained the potential consequences a shortage of primary care physicians could have, and how medical schools can help bridge the gap. J.B. Silvers,…

Columbus will not prosecute misdemeanor marijuana possession cases The Columbus Dispatch: Gregory Tochtrop, professor of chemistry, and Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science, discussed the accreditation crime labs would have to go…

Physician leaders call for action to create a new generation of physician-scientists Science Daily: Mukesh K. Jain, professor of medicine, discussed the need for more physicians to go into research. Jain was a lead author on an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine on the topic.

A court hearing this week could be a step toward a national opioid settlement Barron’s: Andrew Pollis, professor of law, discussed how the Cleveland judge in charge of multidistrict litigation related to the opioid crisis has shown an interest in a settlement, and the complexity one proposed…

Debate arises over teaching “growth mindsets” to motivate students Scientific American: Brooke Macnamara, associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, weighed in on findings related to growth mindset interventions.

Most Americans want action on guns: What do we know about what works? The Plain Dealer: Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, weighed in on commonly discussed approaches to gun control, including…

View through the Microsoft HoloLens Cleveland Magazine: Case Western Reserve University’s work using the Microsoft HoloLens for medical education was highlighted in a piece by University Circle Inc. President Chris Ronayne. He mentioned the contributions of Erin Henninger, executive director of…

As a county clerk in N.Y., Kearns is uniquely poised to fight Green Light Law The Buffalo News: Avidan Cover, professor of law, weighed in on a challenge to a New York law that would allow immigrants illegally in the state to get a driver’s license.