Case Western Reserve University
Breakthrough study finds 'master switches' in colon cancer
A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a new mechanism by which colon cancer develops. By focusing on segments of DNA located between genes, or so-called "junk DNA," the ...
Genetics
Apr 12, 2012 |
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Mothers and OCD children trapped in rituals have impaired relationships
A new study from Case Western Reserve University finds mothers tend to be more critical of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder than they are of other children in the family. And, that parental criticism is linked ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Corneal thickness linked to early stage Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
A national consortium of researchers has published new findings that could change the standard of practice for those treating Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), a disease characterized by cornea swelling that can ...
Ophthalmology
Apr 09, 2012 |
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Kruppel-like Factor 15: Genetic regulator of fat metabolism and muscle fitness discovered
While exercise is accepted universally as the most beneficial prescription physicians can write for patients, little is known about the molecular mechanisms that generate its widespread health benefits. Researchers from Case ...
Medical research
Apr 09, 2012 |
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Study identifies point when negative thoughts turn into depression
Negative thinking is a red flag for clinical depression. Stopping such thoughts early on can save millions of people from mental illness, according research study from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 03, 2012 |
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Dare you protest against God? Perspectives from a CWRU psychology study
or inactions? This was the key question behind recent studies led by Case Western Reserve University psychologist Julie Exline.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 26, 2012 |
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Researchers develop first 'theranostic' treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has developed the first "theranostic" agent for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). ALL is the most common type of childhood cancer ...
Cancer
Mar 07, 2012 |
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From mouse to man: Circadian nitrogen balance impacts survival and susceptibility to common diseases
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine demonstrated that nitrogen balance, the process of utilizing amino acids and disposing of their toxic byproducts, occurs with a precise 24-hour rhythm – ...
Medical research
Mar 06, 2012 |
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New study finds quality-of-life discussions are important for ICU patients
A new study from Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing emphasizes the importance of having discussions related to quality of life before becoming critically ill.
Health
Mar 05, 2012 |
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First breakdown of public health data for Cleveland neighborhoods
Today, the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods of Case Western Reserve University release new health data from Cleveland neighborhood groups on three of the most pressing public health concerns: obesity, ...
Health
Feb 29, 2012 |
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First and only study on harmful effects of infants prenatally exposed to ecstasy
A study led by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, in collaboration with the University of East London UK, and Swansea University UK, is the first to show the effects of the drug ecstasy on fetal and infant ...
Addiction
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Research links circadian rhythms to sudden cardiac death
A fundamental discovery reported in the March 1st issue of the journal Nature, uncovers the first molecular evidence linking the body's natural circadian rhythms to sudden cardiac death (SCD). Ventricular arrhythmias, or abn ...
Cardiology
Feb 22, 2012 |
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FDA-approved drug rapidly clears amyloid from the brain, reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice
Neuroscientists at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have made a dramatic breakthrough in their efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. The researchers' findings, published in the journal Science, show t ...
Neuroscience
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Hold the extra burgers and fries when people pleasers arrive
If you are a people-pleaser who strives to keep your social relationships smooth and comfortable, you might find yourself overeating in certain social situations like Super Bowl watch parties. A new study from Case Western ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 01, 2012 |
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Emergency departments' quality evaluation requires hospital-wide effort
Time can be important in an emergency department especially in a busy Level 1 Trauma Center like MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, when getting patients appropriate care is essential. However, when the quality of an ...
Health
Jan 31, 2012 |
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