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Patty Zamora

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Patty Zamora writes on the advancements and discoveries taking place at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.  

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While healthcare struggled to keep up during COVID-19, community clinics never wavered

As the COVID-19 pandemic upended virtually every aspect of people’s lives, one critical question loomed large for millions of low-income and underserved healthcare patients: Would they still be able to see their own doctor?Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the OCHIN nonprofit…

New research reveals dangers of ‘anti-aging’ supplements in cancer protection

Millions of Americans take daily supplements—including nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide (NAM)—to boost energy, slow aging and protect the heart and brain. Many cancer patients also take these supplements to help manage the excruciating side effects of…

Case Western Reserve University’s Paul Tesar earns prestigious election as 2025 AAAS Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science, has elected Case Western Reserve University neuroscientist and professor Paul Tesar as a 2025 AAAS Fellow.Tesar is the Pavey Family Eminent Professor…

Researchers develop promising new therapy for most common form of bone cancer in children and young adults

Finding an effective treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer in children and young adults, has puzzled medical researchers for 40 years. Now, a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals shows some promising results. The study,…

First Year Cleveland awarded $1.8M to address infant mortality crisis in Cuyahoga County

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth has awarded First Year Cleveland (FYC) $1.8 million to address Cuyahoga County’s growing infant mortality crisis. FYC, a maternal and children’s health organization based at Case Western Reserve University, will direct the funding to community and…

New study shows how to protect the brain to prevent depression and cognitive impairment caused by whole brain radiotherapy

Whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) saves lives by treating cancer that has spread to the brain, but it also causes long-standing brain damage. Many patients who go through radiation treatment later develop memory problems, thinking difficulties, and depression because the WBRT creates chronic…

Researchers discover genetic link to Barrett’s esophagus offering new hope for esophageal cancer patients

Case Western Reserve University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition that dramatically increases the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, one of the fastest-spreading and deadliest forms of cancer. In a new study,…

New gut-brain discovery offers hope for treating ALS and dementia

A significant discovery by Case Western Reserve University researchers could change how doctors treat two of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases. The team identified a link between gut bacteria and the deterioration of the brain in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and…

New approach to HIV treatment offers hope to reduce daily drug needs

More than 30 million people with HIV must take antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications daily to keep the virus under control, according to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The drugs are effective but don’t eliminate the virus; HIV remains hidden in “reservoirs” throughout…

Innovative card deck by Case Western Reserve professor empowers kids to tackle stress head-on

A Case Western Reserve University professor has developed an innovative card deck designed to help children manage stress and build emotional resilience in today’s challenging world. Following the COVID-19 pandemic—and amid ongoing global and societal stressors—Jennifer King, an associate…