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CWRU artificial platelet therapy for blast and trauma victims one step closer to human trialsThe Plain Dealer: Erin Lavik, the Elmer Lincoln Lindseth Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering, discussed the study she led on the development of an artificial platelet to slow internal bleeding…

Hobby Lobby is decided, but the fights over religious accommodation are notThe Washington Post: Jonathan Alder, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, wrote about the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Hobby Lobby case and dispute it could cause over religious accommodation.  

RAW: Take Back Our Streets19 Action News: Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, participated in the “Take Back Our Streets” town hall meeting, which provided a discussion about the recent string of violence…

Supreme Court issues long-awaited ruling in birth-control disputeThe Washington Times: Jessie Hill, professor of law, discussed the potential fallout surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision. “I think the court gives very short shrift to the potential burden on women employees,”…

UH, CWRU launch fundraising campaign to battle cancerCrain’s Cleveland Business: Case Western Reserve University partnered with University Hospitals on a joint fundraising initiative focused on Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer. Chuck and Char Fowler committed $6.7 million to the effort.

These nanoparticles could clot your blood faster—and save your lifePopular Mechanics: Erin Lavik, associate professor of biomedical engineering, led an investigation on the role bleeding plays in injuries to the nervous system. Her team of researchers developed blood-clotting nanoparticles that can…

How supportive parenting protects the brainThe Atlantic: Andrew Garner, associate clinical professor of pediatrics, discusses the impact supportive parenting early in a child’s life can have on their future success. “It's not black and white. It’s not like the baby gets hosed for life if you're not…

Lawsuit against Eaton: For lawyers, $6 million; for shareholders, governance changesThe Plain Dealer: Andrew Pollis, associate professor of law, analyzed the shareholder lawsuit against Eaton Corp. "Obviously, Eaton has reached a point where it wants to put all of this behind itself," Pollis said.

EPA Gets a Win From Supreme Court on Global Warming Emissions — MostlyNPR: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, discussed the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases emitted from new and modified utility plants…

5 Tooth-Brushing Mistakes We All MakeRedbook: Leena Palomo, associate professor of periodontics, talked about a mistake people often make while brushing their teeth. She said that using toothbrushes with hard bristles is not recommended, explaining that brushes with hard bristles are designed for…