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New study finds hydroxychloroquine ineffective as preventive antiviral against COVID-19
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19.  Specifically, they found that HCQ is not effective in preventing COVID-19 in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis…
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Taking the next step in biorobotics
Case Western Reserve roboticist Roger Quinn, neuroscientist Hillel Chiel to lead $8 million, five-year National Science Foundation NeuroNex Network project seeking next level of control of neuromechanical systems A pair of longtime collaborators and biorobotic pioneers at Case Western Reserve…
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Scientists work to freeze-dry synthetic platelets
Newest research at Case Western Reserve University funded by $3.8 million U.S. Department of Defense grant, seeks to aid soldiers on battlefield A Case Western Reserve University scientist, who has for more than a decade pioneered research into synthetic platelet substitutes, has been awarded a…
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Scientists work to freeze-dry synthetic platelets
Newest research at Case Western Reserve University funded by $3.8 million U.S. Department of Defense grant, seeks to aid soldiers on battlefield A Case Western Reserve University scientist, who has for more than a decade pioneered research into synthetic platelet substitutes, has been awarded a…
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Umut Gurkan elected senior member of National Academy of Inventors
Case Western Reserve University engineer and researcher Umut Gurkan has been named a senior member of the August 2020 class of The National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Gurkan is the Warren E. Rupp Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Case School of Engineering, where…
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Adjustable walker from Case Western Reserve and Louis Stokes VA moves closer to market
Product allows users to navigate uneven surfaces, offering promise of greater independence An adjustable walker that allows users to navigate uneven surfaces more easily has moved a step closer to reaching those who need it. After refining the product with innovation and design firm Nottingham…
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A decade after the Occupy Movement, a new digital archive chronicles its history—and continuing influence
Launched at Case Western Reserve University this summer, the open-source Occupy Archive offers citizens and scholars a chance to revisit the multi-faceted movement—and recognize its roots in contemporary calls for reform and justice The Occupy Movement was one of the first massive demonstrations…
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A measured approach
Alumnus tackles the ethical and practical issues of care in a pandemic By Sandra Livingston This article first appeared in a summer publication related to the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More articles will appear in The Daily and on the university and school social media…
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New use for plastic waste being developed
Case Western Reserve researchers developing process to recycle ‘thermoset’ plastics; examples include wind-turbine blades, auto parts, boats, other structural materials Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a new technology that could change non-recyclable plastics into…
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Scientists using AI to benefit cancer patients
National Cancer Institute awards $1.15 million to Case Western Reserve University researchers, collaborators to develop new tool to guide oncologists Case Western Reserve University scientists are developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help surgeons and oncologists identify the subtle…