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Epilepsy self-management program shows promise to control seizures, improve mood and quality of life
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a program—developed over several years by a Case Western Reserve University-led research team—that teaches...
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Meet a researcher using AI to reduce financial strain on caregivers
Kylie Meyer is an Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Area of Focus: Family caregiving, psychoeducational intervention, health and aging policy, caregiving relationships and financial well-being, gerontology, artificial intelligence Nearly 48 million Americans provi...
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Fighting cancer on all fronts
Gary Schwartz leads a top cancer center, but still sees patients and meets regularly with community members as he pursues a clear vision: 'Everybody should have access to the latest advances in cancer medicine'
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Accelerating immunotherapy
New lymphoma T-cell therapy, made in less than a day, shows promising results with fewer side effects
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Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of dementia
Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dementia, a condition that slowly makes it harder for people to remember things and think clearly, oc...
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Meet a researcher transforming pediatric nursing care at CWRU
Valerie Toly Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing The Carl W. and Margaret Davis Walter Professorship in Pediatric Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Families of children who are technology dependent; children with chronic illness; normalization a...
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Meet a researcher whose donor-supported sustainability work combats microplastics
Ica Manas-Zloczower Thomas W. and Nancy P. Seitz Professor of Advanced Materials and Energy, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering Professor of chemical and biomedical engineering Area of Focus: sustainability, materials innovation, macromolecular scienc...
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Cancer immunotherapy could get cheaper, more widely available with new technology
Case Western Reserve University researchers use magnets and new device to isolate disease-fighting T cells
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Potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, other neurodegenerative conditions
Drug developed by Case Western Reserve University researchers found to protect ‘guardian of the brain’
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Meet a researcher using advanced computing to support sustainable agriculture
Olatunde Akanbi (GRS ’24, materials science and engineering)