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Dental visits increase with support from pediatric providers
Intervention by primary care clinicians may help more children access dental care and improve their oral health, according to new study Primary care pediatric clinicians could influence parents’ decisions to take their children to the dentist, according to a new clinical trial funded by the…
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Case Western Reserve researchers develop screening tool to identify exposure to violence and resulting trauma symptoms among youth
The National Institutes of Health estimates millions of children and adolescents exposed to violence each year are more likely to suffer behavioral, physical, emotional, social and mental-health consequences. In other words, youth exposed to violence are at serious risk for a lifetime of…
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Case Western Reserve researchers develop screening tool to identify exposure to violence and resulting trauma symptoms among youth
'By identifying violence exposure and trauma symptoms early on, we can intervene effectively and mitigate the long-term consequences for these vulnerable individuals.' The National Institutes of Health estimates millions of children and adolescents exposed to violence each year are more likely…
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Case Western Reserve University receives $1.5M grant from Foundation Fighting Blindness to test possible new treatment for inherited retinal disease
There’s only one U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy for an inherited retinal disease, and dozens of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) genes for which no therapy is available. With a new three-year, $1.5 million grant from the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Shigemi Matsuyama, an associate…
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Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: New study sheds light on cancer evolution
The evolution of resistance to diseases, from infectious illnesses to cancers, poses a formidable challenge. Despite the expectation that resistance-conferring mutations would dwindle in the absence of treatment due to a reduced growth rate, preexisting resistance is pervasive across diseases…
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Researchers awarded $2.78M federal grant to improve rectal cancer treatment with artificial intelligence
With a new five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat rectal cancer patients. The…
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School interventions offer best shot at reducing youth violence
The Conversation: Laura Voith, associate professor, explained how Black youth in the U.S. face disproportionate rates of violent injuries, often receiving minimal support after hospital treatment. Preventing this begins with early intervention. Identifying at-risk children in public schools and…
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A million light years and still going
New, groundbreaking research shows that rotation curves of galaxies stay flat indefinitely, corroborating predictions of modified gravity theory as an alternative to dark matter In a breakthrough discovery that challenges the conventional understanding of cosmology, scientists at Case Western…
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One in six Black men will develop prostate cancer, but for some, preventative screenings are a cause for concern
Essence: David Miller, associate dean of academic affairs and student services, explained the importance of Black men having access to prostate exams, as well as the anxiety men have about such screenings. “What I have found out is you have to explain it to Black men, why their risk is higher, and…
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Racial disparities in cognitive decline
Research highlights value of social networks Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General raised an alarm: We're experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation associated with greater risks of diseases and even premature death. Now, a study co-authored by Case Western Reserve's Ann Nguyen, PhD,…