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How deadly is a brain tumor? Now the DNA can tell NBCNews: Andrew Sloan, professor of neurological surgery at the School of Medicine, talked about a new method that more accurately predicts the seriousness of brain tumors. The approach looks at specific DNA mutations that characterize a tumor.

Texas ruling on abortion leads to call for clarity The New York Times: A federal appeals court decision in Texas could mean all remaining abortion clinics in Texas have to close for good. B. Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law and Laura B. Chisolm Distinguished Research Scholar,…

Cuyahoga County partnership releases plan to address poor health, inequities The Plain Dealer: The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) is a partner in the new Health Improvement Partnership-Cuyahoga (HIP-C) to improve access to nutritious food in the area. "If we want a…

Going back to school to fight lead poisoning ideastream: Elizabeth Anthony, senior research associate at the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, discussed the effects of lead poisoning on children and what can be done to better treat them.

Cleveland leaders bypass prosecutors to seek charge in Tamir Rice case The New York Times: Rhonda Y. Williams, founder and director of the Social Justice Institute and associate professor of history, explained why she signed an affidavit seeking charges in the Tamir Rice case. "Let’s get it into…

Follow a blueprint to a successful physician shadowing experience Yahoo: Kathleen Franco, associate dean of admissions and student affairs at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, gave tips on how students can prepare for careers in the medical field and explained the value of shadowing…

East Cleveland wants to host Cleveland police supervisor trial WKSU: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor in the School of Law, discussed the city of East Cleveland’s request to have misdemeanor charges filed against five Cleveland police supervisors involved in the Timothy Russell/Malissa…

Scientist: No need to fear fracking ideastream: Beverly Z. Saylor, associate professor of stratigraphy and sedimentology, talked about the effects of fracking on the environment, and why, when compared to other forms of energy development, it might not be as bad as many people believe.

Cleveland group seeks arrests of officers involved in Tamir Rice shooting The Plain Dealer: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, discussed the potential for arrests in the Tamir Rice shooting after a community group brought affidavits to Cleveland Municipal Court judge. "Looking at what you've…

HIP-C Health Improvement Plan ideastream: Cuyahoga County will unveil its new health plan, the Health Improvement Partnership for Cuyahoga County, today. Heidi Gullett, assistant professor of family medicine and community health and co-chair of the steering committee for HIP-C, and Erika Trapl,…