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Researchers use artificial intelligence to predict which COVID-19 patients will need a ventilator to breathe
Case Western Reserve University lab reports 84% accuracy in predicting from initial chest scan which patients will need breathing help; planning website for UH, Cleveland VA physicians to upload scans Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an online tool to help medical…
Podcast: Power in Podcasting with CEO Michael DeAloia, MBA '96
Join us for our first experience in a real recording studio with Evergreen Podcasts CEO and Weatherhead alum, Michael DeAloia! Evergreen is a local startup focused on podcast production and promotion. Alyssa and Michael have a great conversation on the growth of their business, building culture in…
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center study links protein-coding gene to tumor development, activation of body’s natural immune defense against cancer
Findings shed light on which tumors may respond better to immune checkpoint blockade therapy Researchers from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center uncovered the potentially important role of the protein-coding gene, MYO10, in tumor development and immune therapy response. Their findings were…
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger is right and Sylvain Lefebvre is wrong
Source: The Columbus Dispatch (subscription required)
New study: Nursing home residents, health care workers lose more than 80% of their COVID-19 immunity six months after Pfizer vaccine
Case Western Reserve University researchers, in partnership with Brown University, examine vaccine’s effectiveness over time on seniors and their caregivers A new, multi-institutional study led by Case Western Reserve University—in partnership with Brown University—found that COVID-19 antibodies…
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New study: Nursing home residents, health care workers lose more than 80% of their COVID-19 immunity six months after Pfizer vaccine
Case Western Reserve University researchers, in partnership with Brown University, examine vaccine’s effectiveness over time on seniors and their caregivers A new, multi-institutional study led by Case Western Reserve University—in partnership with Brown University—found that COVID-19 antibodies…
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Case Western Reserve University researchers to expand investigation into genetics of age-related macular degeneration
More than $2 million in NIH funding supports analysis of enhanced massive genetics data sets   An international team of researchers, co-led by Case Western Reserve University, has secured an additional $2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance genetic research in…
Moderna developing COVID-19-flu combo vaccine; U.S. COVID-19 cases reach 40 million
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Stuart Youngner retires after 40 plus years teaching at Case Western Reserve
Stuart Youngner first came to Case Western Reserve University in 1966 to attend medical school. He loved it so much, he decided to stay. After decades of teaching and sustained contributions to the evolution of bioethics knowledge and approaches in Cleveland and beyond, Youngner retired in July…