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Minorities in Medicine
In celebration of Black History Month, the Minority Association of Premedical Students will host its annual Minorities in Medicine talk Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center, Ballroom B. Nicole Johnson, a physician in pharmacy and pediatrics at University…
Newly Identified Drug Targets Could Open Door for Esophageal Cancer Therapeutics
Gastroenterology Graphical abstract of TGF-beta pathway activity during progression of esophageal adenocarcinoma Blocking two molecular pathways that send signals inside cancer cells could stave off esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), the most common esophageal malignancy…
Preventing “Cell Wall Remodeling” May Hold Key to Defeating Intransigent Superbugs in Cystic Fibrosis, Other Diseases
B. multivorans is a notorious pathogen that can cause infections such as pneumonia in immune-compromised individuals with underlying lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis. This pathogen can also cause rapid clinical deterioration in patients, including blood stream infections, which can lead to…
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Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine’s Leonard H. Calabrese writes about burnout
Leonard H. Calabrese, professor of medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, wrote an article for Healio Rheumatology titled “Rheumatology and Burnout: Causes, Concerns and Hope.” In the piece, Calabrese explains how electronic medical records may contribute to burnout in…
Case Western Reserve Researcher Awarded $1.3 Million to Develop Decision-Making Tool for Treating Intimate Partner Violence
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Gunnur Karakurt, PhD has been awarded a four-year, $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to identify effective treatments for intimate partner violence (IPV), and to develop a decision-making tool for care providers. The…
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Case Western Reserve/University Hospitals researcher part of elite trans-Atlantic network to study “molecular switch” that contributes to heart disease
Paris-based foundation supports effort to potentially “turn off” vascular problems Transcription factors are proteins that determine whether specific genes are transcribed or not by binding to DNA. In other words, they help turn genes "on" or "off." One such transcription factor, Kruppel-like…
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Database funded to help researchers understand the effect of bipolar disorder throughout adult life span
Research aims to assist patients and caregivers’ plan care choices Not much is known about how bipolar disorder (BD) affects people throughout their lives. Do women and men differ in the severity of their symptoms? Does a person’s age when a bipolar diagnosis is made have any bearing on how severe…
Blood Cells Could Hold Master Clock Behind Aging
Blood cells could hold the key to aging, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. In a study published in Aging Cell, researchers found human blood cells have an intrinsic clock that remains steady even after transplant. The researchers say the clock…
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New images show serotonin activating its receptor for first time
High-tech microscope reveals receptor in action, with focus on drug development Serotonin (3A) receptors are common drug targets in the treatment of pain, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, and mood disorders, yet little is known about their three-dimensional structure. Details about serotonin receptor…
Transition into Our New Home
It was just a few days ago that the University was closed due to the severe cold, followed by 60 degree weather making it feel like spring. We are told to prepare for another cold snap in a week or so and will once again need to reach into the closet for the long underwear, down coat, and high…