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Medicine’s Heidi Moawad interviews neurologist for migraine podcast
Heidi Moawad, clinical assistant professor of medicine, interviewed Nina Riggins, a neurologist and researcher at the University of California Headache Center, for a podcast titled “Innovations in Migraine Research: 6 Questions.” They discussed current treatments for migraines and…
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Case Western Reserve graduate, professional programs rank on 2020 U.S. News & World Report list
Just months before the first students arrive at the Health Education Campus (HEC) of Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Clinic, the university’s largest school received welcome news from U.S. News & World Report. It stands as the nation’s 24th-ranked research medical school this year, one…
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Finding the right exercise, diet aids for HIV patients
Case Western Reserve School of Nursing study seeks to fine-tune, personalize exercise, nutrition ‘prescriptions’ for patients; could also apply to diabetes, heart disease, others Although generally true, it’s not enough for health care professionals to simply advise patients to “exercise more and…
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New Findings Shed Light on Origin of Upright Walking in Human Ancestors
Fossil hominin talus The oldest distinguishing feature between humans and our ape cousins is our ability to walk on two legs – a trait known as bipedalism. Among mammals, only humans and our ancestors perform this atypical balancing act. New research led by a Case Western Reserve…
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At the meeting of the CWRU Board of Trustees this weekend there was a celebration of the remarkable success of the University’s capital campaign. A big part of that success can be attributed to the School of Medicine, which raised $667M over the period of the campaign.  How will that money be…
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Raisa Echols and Rebecca Davenport (MS Medical Physiology Program)
Raisa Echols and Rebecca Davenport (MS Medical Physiology Program) selected for 2019 summer internships through the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program - American Society for Engineering Education.
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Newly identified drug targets could open door for esophageal cancer therapeutics
Researchers block two cancer cell signaling pathways and slow tumor growth Blocking two molecular pathways that send signals inside cancer cells could stave off esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), the most common esophageal malignancy in the United States, according to new research from a team led by…
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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…