Constitutionality of Health Overhaul Questioned Oct 29, 2009
"In this case, the overall scheme would involve the regulation of 'commerce' as the Supreme Court has defined it for several decades, as it would involve the regulation of health care markets. And the success of such a regulatory scheme would depend upon requiring all to participate," writes Jonathan H. Adler, law professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland was asked at a news conference recently whether Congress had "the power to... (Newsmax)
Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat Oct 28, 2009
Previous studies have suggested an association between sleep apnea and cardiac arrhythmias but they had not established a cause-and-effect relationship, said study senior author Dr. Susan Redline, a professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland ... SOURCES: Susan Redline, M.D., professor, medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; Ken Monahan, M.D., assistant professor, medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville; Nov. 3, 2009, Journal of the American College of... (MEDLINEplus)
New specialists Oct 28, 2009
Experience: Medical degree from Case Western Reserve University, general surgery and plastic surgery residency at Washington University School of Medicine, research fellow in plastic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine, Craniofacial Fellowship at Medical City Hospital in Dallas, practiced at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Name: Tuan Pham, M.D.. (AZCentral -- News)
Karadzic boycotts opening of his war crimes trial Oct 27, 2009
Michael Scharf, a law professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, said he expects Karadzic to show up in court sooner or later. "This is a gambit. It's the first salvo in a battle of the wills," Scharf said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Oct 27, 2009
Attention to wealth could also feed into the "greedy geezer construct," says Robert Binstock, a professor of aging, health, and society at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. That could fuel calls to cut Social Security or pensions, on which many seniors depend. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Bosnian Serb Boss Boycotts Genocide Trial Oct 26, 2009
"The Karadzic trial is really the trial that the Yugoslavia tribunal was designed for," said Michael Scharf, a law professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Scharf said that evidence presented at the Milosevic genocide trial made it, "absolutely clear that Karadzic was a much greater monster and much more responsible for the atrocities than Milosevic ever was.". (CBS News)
Case medical schools receive $20.5 million gift (1) Oct 26, 2009
Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 1:10 AM EDT Case Western Reserve University has received a $20. 5 million gift from the estate of Dr. Donald Goodman and his wife Ruth Weber Goodman. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Karadzic trial set to start without Karadzic Oct 26, 2009
His refusal to show up at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal is a blow to survivors who hold him responsible for tens of thousands of deaths during the brutal 1992-95 Bosnian war (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Surgery potentially best option for severe migraine headaches Oct 25, 2009
Bahman Guyuron, MD, Chairman of Plastic Surgery at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and an internationally recognized leader in the field of plastic surgery, will present new five-year research data that could potentially reveal a cure for migraine headaches on October 24, 2009, at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting in Seattle ... The primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,... (EurekAlert!)
Twins reveal how to look younger Oct 23, 2009
It may seem odd that two people with the same DNA could look so different, but its common, according to research published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by Bahman Guyuron, a plastic surgeon in Cleveland, and colleagues at Clevelands Case Western Reserve University. Contrasting behaviors cause subtle differences in appearance that eventually make one of the pair look older than the other. (MSNBC -- Health)
Wright State business school among top 100 Oct 22, 2009
Ohio State was ranked No. 24 on the list and Case Western Reserve University was ranked No. 33. No other Ohio schools made the list. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Many doctors ignore heart drug guidelines Oct 21, 2009
Dr. Ileana Pina, a spokeswoman for the heart group and professor at Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University, said the results aren't surprising since other reports have shown doctors don't always follow guidelines. But because these drugs can improve survival, she said the study results should serve as "a call to action" for doctors who treat heart failure patients. (MSNBC -- Health)
Kindle lightens textbook load, but flaws remain Oct 18, 2009
Madeline Kraizel, a freshman at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has amassed three Kindle pages of bookmarks for her chemistry textbook. That's getting unwieldy, and she isn't sure whether there's a better way to organize them. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Third Generation comes of age (3) Oct 18, 2009
Like many survivors, Solomon was undoubtedly suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), says Lovinger, an assistant professor of psychology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He has spent years studying the emotional ramifications of the Holocaust on family members. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Promising Therapeutic Target For Central Nervous System Injuries Identified Oct 17, 2009
Now, a team of researchers from Harvard Medical School and Case Western Reserve University has identified where these potent molecules called chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs) bind to the surface of neurons, exposing a novel therapeutic target ... "This discovery suggests that we might be able to treat central nervous system injuries with a pill in the future," says Silver, who is a professor at Case Western Reserve University. (Science Daily)
A Drug to Cure Spinal Cord Injuries? Oct 17, 2009
"This discovery suggests that we might be able to treat central nervous system injuries with a pill in the future. In reality, we'll probably need a drug cocktail because CSPGs are not the only barrier to regeneration," study co-author Jerry Silver, a professor at Case Western Reserve University, said in the news release. The study was published Oct. 15 in the journal Science. (MEDLINEplus)
Study or change? Issues differ on county reform Oct 16, 2009
Most people just don t care much about local government, notes Joseph White, chairman of the department of political science at Case Western Reserve University. I see nothing about reform that would lead voters to more systematically pay attention. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Can social networking help consumers get healthier? Oct 14, 2009
Authors Rama K. Jayanti (Cleveland State University) and Jagdip Singh (Case Western Reserve University) closely monitored use of an Electronic Bulletin Board dedicated to thyroid disease and treatment over the course of ten months. Based on random selection, they analyzed six threads representing 392 distinct postings with 7,825 text lines by 80 unique individuals. (EurekAlert!)
Enzyme May Be A Key To Alzheimer's-related Cell Death Oct 13, 2009
25, 2009) Dr. Mark Smith and colleagues at Case Western Reserve University found that dysregulated cell cycle control may contribute to neural cell. (June 29, 2009) Scientists have discovered that endothelin converting enzyme-2 (ECE-2) may cause the decrease in cerebral blood flow seen in Alzheimer's. (Science Daily)
University of Dayton ranked for civic deeds Oct 13, 2009
Nearby, Case Western Reserve University was ranked No. 7, and University of Cincinnati, University of Akron, Youngstown State University and The Ohio State University made the unranked honor roll. Tied for the top spot on the list were the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
King of Algae Oct 11, 2009
She received her doctorate in microbiology from Case Western Reserve University and completed her post-doctoral research at the Plant Research Laboratory at Michigan State University. Other Hotbeds of Algae Research. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Pollack-Berk (6) Oct 10, 2009
He earned his bachelor s degree in business administration in computer information systems from the University of Miami and his juris doctorate from Case Western Reserve University Law School. An entertainment attorney, he is the owner of JN Media, a production and interactive design company in Hollywood, Calif. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Partnership to save 1,600 jobs Oct 9, 2009
Prior to coming to MCG, Dr. Buckley was with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, which partnered with a troubled psychiatric hospital "under court order to clean up its act or close," he said. After seven years, it was voted the best in Ohio by a national advocacy group, Dr. Buckley said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
MCG takes over local mental health hospitals Oct 9, 2009
Prior to coming to MCG, Dr. Buckley said he was with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, which partnered with a troubled psychiatric hospital also facing legal trouble and in seven years turned it into one voted best in Ohio by a national advocacy group. Dr. Shelp also praised his experience at Duke University Medical Center in establishing a relationship with a state mental health hospital in North Carolina. (The Augusta Chronicle)
African American lung cancer patients may have different response to new cancer-fighting drugs Oct 8, 2009
"We are finding that ethnicity may play a significant role in a variety of cancers," says Dr. Leidner, an oncologist with Ireland Cancer Center of University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Visiting Instructor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine ... The primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals Case Medical Center is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research centers of excellence in the nation and the world,... (EurekAlert!)
Merkel Cell Originates From Skin, Not The Neural Crest Oct 8, 2009
7, 2009) Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine assistant professor of pediatrics, neurosciences and otolaryngology, Stephen M. Maricich, M.D., Ph. D., and his team found that Merkel cells originate in the skin, not the neural crest lineage, as previously speculated. (Science Daily)
College Technology 'Catching Up' With Students Oct 7, 2009
At Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, a select group of freshmen received Kindles, an online book reader, instead of the textbooks. And at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, a new $50 million education building has 75 miles of Internet networking cable and 11 miles of phone cable, allowing out-of-town students to link with the classroom. (W-USA News, DC)
Scientist Builds Imager That Identifies, Locates Individual Cancer Cells Oct 5, 2009
Now, Wilson, a professor of biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, can identify a single cancer cell in preclinical imaging studies ... (Credit: Dave Wilson et al. / Image courtesy of Case Western Reserve University). (Science Daily)
A little less ‘conversation’ Oct 4, 2009
One of the key qualities of leadership is handling your emotions, said Richard Boyatzis, coauthor of the book Primal Leadership and a professor of organizational behavior at Case Western Reserve University. I spent 17 years studying leadership in the military, he said. (Boston Globe)
Racial Disparities In Diabetes Prevalence Linked To Living Conditions Oct 1, 2009
Researchers from the Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine compared data from the 2003 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) with the Exploring Health Disparities in Integrated Communities Southwest Baltimore (EHDIC-SWB) Study. The Baltimore study was conducted in a racially integrated urban community without race differences in socioeconomic status. (Science Daily)
A Multicenter, Randomized Trial of Treatment for Mild Gestational Diabetes Oct 1, 2009
From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ohio State University, Columbus (M.B.L.); the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD (C.Y.S.); George Washington University Biostatistics Center, Washington, DC (E.T.); the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University, Providence, RI (M.W.C.); University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston (S.M.R.); University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Big Fat Asses Sep 30, 2009
Paul Ernsberger, a professor of nutrition at Case Western Reserve University, lays out this argument in an essay from , due out in November. Women who are two standard deviations overweight (that's 64 pounds above normal) make (PDF), which equates to having 1. (Slate)
Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review Sep 30, 2009
Clot-dissolving therapy was the big buzz among cardiologists at last week's Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference in San Francisco, according to Dr. Daniel I. Simon, a professor of cardiovascular research at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland ... SOURCES: Daniel I. Simon, M.D., professor, cardiovascular research, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland; Christopher Cannon, M.D., attending cardiologist, Brigham and Women's... (MEDLINEplus)
How mitochondrial gene defects impair respiration, other major life functions Sep 25, 2009
D., of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Julie R. Rosenjack and Wichit Suthammarak of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; and Phil G. Morgan, M.D., and Margaret M. Sedensky, M.D., of Case Western and also Seattle Children's Regional Medical Center. About The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. (EurekAlert!)
Blocking Signal Molecule Can Prevent Growth Of Large Intestine And Colon Cancer Sep 25, 2009
22, 2004) Cancer researchers at the Case Western Reserve University (Case) School of Medicine, University Hospitals of Cleveland (UHC) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have found a. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Key process for space outpost proved on 'vomit comet' ride Sep 25, 2009
Flying high over the Gulf of Mexico, researchers from NASA and Case Western Reserve University found a key to unlocking oxygen from the surface of the moon ... Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions ... Kevin Mayhood Case Western Reserve University Senior News and Information Specialist Email: Office phone: 216-368-4442 or 368-4440 Fax: 216-368-3546 Cell Phone: 216-534-7183. (EurekAlert!)
Moon's interior 'did hold water' Sep 24, 2009
The team, from Brown University, the Carnegie Institution for Science, and Case Western Reserve University, used secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) technology to detect extremely minute quantities of water in glasses and minerals. "We developed a way to detect as little as five parts per million of water," said Erik Hauri, from the Carnegie Institution in Washington DC.. (BBC News -- South Asia)
A recipe for controlling carbon nanotubes Sep 21, 2009
Case Western Reserve University researchers find mixing different metals in a catalyst can help determine structure, function ... A pair of Case Western Reserve University researchers mixed metals commonly used to grow nanotubes and found that the composition of the catalyst can control the chirality ... Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions. (EurekAlert!)
Gary Vaynerchuk's Startup Advice Sep 19, 2009
"The evidence is that your odds are better if you're responding to a problem or need in the marketplace than if you're saying I'm really into X so I'm going to start a business around X," says , professor of entrepreneurship at Case Western Reserve University. But Shane says passion often goes hand-in-hand with hard work (Vaynerchuk's "hustle") and the drive to put in long hours does improve a company's odds of success. (BusinessWeek)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Sep 19, 2009
Natalie Glaser graduated in May from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. Glaser is the daughter of Brian and Judy Glaser of Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Anuar is VP for Shell Upstream Sep 18, 2009
Anuar holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Case Western Reserve University, United States, and an MBA in international management from RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
A tale of two collections Sep 18, 2009
Irving is a semi-retired professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University, and Enid is a retired lawyer. Like all avid collectors, the walls of their Shaker Heights home are filled to overflowing with art. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Small business mixedhealth care emotions Sep 17, 2009
It's more than just a problem for workers, though, said Scott Shane, professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Theres evidence that the absence of universal health coverage is hurting the entrepreneurial sector, keeping some from opening businesses and weighing down small business by making them less competitive, he said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Doctor: Swayze Beat the Odds in Many Ways Sep 15, 2009
If you were to look at statistics the prognosis that is given to most patients with metastatic cancer is usually three to six months, Dr. Jeffrey Hardacre, assistant professor of surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and attending surgeon at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, told FOXNews. com. (Fox News)
City Beat (3) Sep 13, 2009
Case Western Reserve University s Dittrick Medical History Center and Museum presents the exhibit Virtue, Vice, and Contraband: A History of Contraception in America. To launch the exhibit, Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz, the author of Rereading Sex: Battles over Sexual Knowledge and Suppression in 19th Century America, lectures today (Thurs. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Scientists Identify Genes Linked To Lou Gehrig's Disease Sep 10, 2009
This is very nice work, said Xiaofeng Zhu, an associate professor of epidemiology at Case Western Reserve University s School of Medicine. It s very challenging to map genes for complex diseases, and while many statistical methods have been developed, most don t work well in practice. (Science Daily)
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Receives Charles Babbage Grant From Synopsys Sep 9, 2009
Previous grant recipients in the USA include Case Western Reserve University, North Carolina State University, Purdue University, San Jose State University, Southern Methodist University and Syracuse University. Other recipients include the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China, Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology in Russia and Southampton University in the United Kingdom. (PR Newswire)
New DSU faculty hired Sep 9, 2009
Shen comes to DSU from Case Western Reserve University, where she has been a research assistant and instructor ... D from Case Western Reserve University, her master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her bachelor's from Sichuan University, China. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
New Asthma Predictors Needed To Determine Future Risk In Certain Patients Sep 8, 2009
In addition to UT Southwestern, researchers from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Boston University School of Medicine; Rho Inc., Chapel Hill, N.C.; University of Arizona College of Medicine; University of Colorado Health Science Center; National Jewish Health, Denver; Washington University; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Children s Memorial Hospital, Chicago; Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; University... (Science Daily)
Chemotherapy Resistance: Checkpoint Protein Provides Armor Against Cancer Drugs Sep 7, 2009
D., formerly a postdoctoral researcher in Hunter's lab and now an assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio ... (Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Youwei Zhang, Case Western Reserve University. (Science Daily)
Kolat-Kogan (12) Sep 5, 2009
He is in his fourth year of dental school at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and will graduate in May 2010. A September 2010 destination wedding in Napa Valley is planned. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
We're all mutants, say scientists Sep 3, 2009
" New mutations can occasionally lead to severe diseases like cancer. It is hoped that the findings may lead to new ways to reduce mutations and provide insights into human evolution. Joseph Nadeau, from the Case Western Reserve University in the US, who was not involved in this study said: "New mutations are the source of inherited variation, some of which can lead to disease and dysfunction, and some of which determine the nature and pace of evolutionary change. "These are exciting times," he... (BBC News -- Health)
Dentist earns fellowship Sep 2, 2009
Dr. Nishimura graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 1984 and currently practices dentistry in Lexington. In addition to the AGD, Dr. Nishimura is a member of the L.D. Pankey Alumni Association, Central New England Research Study Group, American Equilibration Society and American Dental Association. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Rigels R788 CV adverse event profile draws comparisons to Mercks withdrawn Vioxx, experts say Aug 30, 2009
Dr Charles Malemud, a professor of medicine and anatomy at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, agreed that R788s increase in blood pressure draws parallels with Vioxx and Bextra, another COX-2 inhibitor that Pfizer withdrew from the market. RA experts and regulatory agencies are concerned about any agent that increases blood pressure, Malemud noted. (FT.com -- Markets)
Girl Talk on the scene at Virgin Fest Aug 30, 2009
Not one to trade practicality for a pipe dream, he majored in biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, while creating music on the side. He worked as a biomedical engineer until 2007, when he decided to give music his full attention. (USA Today -- Life)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Aug 30, 2009
Attention to wealth could also feed into the "greedy geezer construct," says Robert Binstock, a professor of aging, health, and society at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. That could fuel calls to cut Social Security or pensions, on which many seniors depend. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Controversy follows Robinson to CWRU Aug 27, 2009
On Sept. 9, Robinson, 64, will receive the Inamori Ethics Prize from Case Western Reserve University s Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence. Just two weeks ago, a firestorm erupted over President Obama s awarding Robinson, the former president of Ireland, the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom in large part due to her work on women s rights. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Messenger RNA Are Lost In Translation: Study Challenges Current View Aug 26, 2009
25, 2009) Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine assistant professor in the Center for RNA Molecular Biology, Jeff Coller, Ph. D., and his team discovered that messenger RNA (mRNA) predominately degrade on ribosomes, fundamentally altering a common understanding of how gene expression is controlled within the cell. (Science Daily)
New semester brings new leadership at the Dental School Aug 25, 2009
Pyle graduated in 1984 from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry. She later married Ron Lemmo, also a general dentist, and has a daughter who is now studying Early Childhood Education at Walsh University. (University News, MO)
Case Western Reserve University researcher demonstrates that messenger RNA are lost in translation Aug 24, 2009
CLEVELAND August 23, 2009 Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine assistant professor in the Center for RNA Molecular Biology, Jeff Coller, Ph ... About Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine ... Founded in 1843, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is the largest medical research institution in Ohio and is among the nation's top medical schools for research funding from the National Institutes of Health. (EurekAlert!)
Denise Frank; survived Nazi occupation, taught French Aug 22, 2009
From 1947 to 1980, she taught French in Cleveland public and private schools and at Case Western Reserve University ... She received another bachelor s degree in French language and literature in 1950, a master s degree in French literature in 1974, and a doctorate in French literature in 1978, all from Case Western Reserve University. (Boston Globe)
Key Factor That Stimulates Brain Cancer Cells To Spread Identified Aug 21, 2009
D., a neuroscientist at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and an expert on the development of the retina. For years, she has studied how cells migrate to their proper places in the developing retina. (Science Daily)
University of Southampton Receives Charles Babbage Grant from Synopsys Aug 21, 2009
Previous grant recipients in the USA include Case Western Reserve University, Purdue University and Syracuse University. John Chilton, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Development at Synopsys, formally opened the lab during an August 17th ceremony at the University of Southampton attended by students and faculty. (PR Newswire)
Abnormal Protein May Signal Pancreatic Cancer Aug 20, 2009
This study identified the mechanism by which prions cause pancreatic tumors to grow more aggressively, said researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland ... SOURCE: Case Western Reserve University, news release, Aug. 17, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
More Sensitive Assay Detects DNA Methylation In Colon Cancer Aug 20, 2009
In a joint effort between Case Western Reserve University and John's Hopkins University, researchers have developed a highly sensitive method for detecting methylated DNA. ... D., the Markowitz-Ingalls Professor of Cancer Genetics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and an oncologist at the Ireland Cancer Center of University Hospitals Case Medical Center. (Science Daily)
