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Case Western Reserve-led study identifies molecule that simulates inflammation-reducing effects of a low-fat diet Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues,…

New research from Case Western Reserve University questions standard model The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would see dim signals from small, primitive galaxies. But data are not confirming the popular…

In the spring of 2020, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class Heather Simons treated patients aboard the USNS Comfort in New York City. With 17 years of clinical and administrative Navy medical experience in hospitals, combat zones and aboard Naval ships, the extraordinary circumstance of…

On Veterans Day, the country reflects on the services of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing has a long history of educating nurses who have previously served or go on to serve after graduation, and today we honor that legacy by…

New research from Case Western Reserve University also challenges timing of Andes mountains uplift As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet’s deep past may provide vital insights into what may lie ahead. Knowledge of the natural world millions of years ago is…

Kelvin Smith Library will host a visit with therapy dogs on Monday, December 2, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first floor. Build a study break into your day, and stop by the library to visit with a few furry friends! Therapy dogs are meant to provide affection, comfort, and support to those who…

Class Year: 2025 Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Focused on fast footwork, Madison Blanchard has found a unique rhythm and purpose as both a nurse and Latin dancer. By day, the fourth-year undergraduate nursing student navigates the demands of clinical rotations, mastering the art of…

Bianca Islam, MD, PhD, faces no small task as an Ambassador for the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Voices of BLACK Women Project. Her job is to help encourage 100,000 Black women, aged 25-55 who've never had a cancer diagnosis, to participate in a 30-year, multi-phase, longitudinal study with no…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. With MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath—a protective layer surrounding nerve cells in the nervous system. The loss of myelin, combined with ongoing…

Tom Baum, director of simulation and programming for CNESI and the Flight Center, was interviewed by Monica Robins of WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland, about the use of special effects to enhance simulation experiences for nursing students. It's not usual for first responders to do simulations of…