Baby Fat Becomes a Health Concern Aug 19, 2008
"This is not something, 'Oh, my kid looks cute at 2 or 3. They're a little bit heavy, but they just look cute,'" said Carolyn Landis, assistant professor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University and a licensed clinical psychologist in Cleveland. "People don't realize it, but even preschool age kids can have high blood pressure, they can have type 2 diabetes.". (ABC News)
Cleveland industrialist Albert Weatherhead quietly made name for himself Aug 18, 2008
Case Western Reserve University in 2004 hosted a vice presidential debate, but no one offered complimentary tickets to Albert Weatherhead, a Cleveland industrialist who has helped raise more than $80 million for the university and whose name adorns its school of management. Luckily for school officials, Weatherhead is not the hothead he used to be. (Cleveland.com)
Research: Potatoes may hold key to Alzheimer's treatment Aug 18, 2008
It said researchers from Case Western Reserve University reported that they used this concept on an amyloid-like protein found in potato virus (PVY). They injected PVY into mice followed by monthly boosters for four months. (Xinhuanet, China)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Aug 17, 2008
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)
The healing power of forgiveness Aug 17, 2008
Forgiving does not mean excusing, forgetting or pretending that an offense never occurred, says Julie Juola Exline, associate professor of psychology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Forgiveness also does not imply that you trust the person who hurt you. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Major Genetic Cause Of Colon Cancer Found, Linked To Unequal Gene Activity Aug 16, 2008
(July 9, 2003) Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland report finding a new gene that is switched off early in the development of colon ... 14, 2003) A team of researchers from University Hospitals of Cleveland (UHC) and Case Western Reserve University have identified a specific location on a human chromosome that can be linked to familial cases. (Science Daily)
University Hospitals Receives $22.6 Million Donation from Harrington and McLaughlin Families Aug 15, 2008
In a collaborative effort with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals recruited Dr. Simon from Harvard Medical School in 2006 to build a premier, multi-disciplinary cardiovascular institute. In a short period of time, Dr. Simon has assembled a formidable team, adding 18 new physicians and clinical researchers to University Hospitals. (PR Newswire)
Managing the Conch Fishery Aug 15, 2008
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University report in the June 29 issue of Nature that the Queen conch. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Chronological Bible sparks debate Aug 15, 2008
"You're writing a new biblical narrative," said Timothy Beal, a professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. "I guess in this age of (cutting and pasting), it seems like a way to come up with a new Bible.". (USA Today -- News)
Housing Rebound in Cleveland Signals More Bad News Nationwide Through 2009 Aug 15, 2008
Now that Cleveland is starting to recover, it may be leading other areas of the country on their way to finding a housing bottom, said Robin Dubin, an economics professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Cleveland was hit first with the foreclosure crisis,'' Dubin said. (Bloomberg)
Nicholas D. Kristof: Moving on to Tibet Aug 14, 2008
"The Dalai Lama has taken the kind of courageous step that great political leaders make at crucial turning points in history," said Melvyn Goldstein, a prominent historian of modern Tibet and a professor at Case Western Reserve University. "After more than 20 years of stalemate, the Dalai Lama, at great risk to his standing in the West and among Tibetans in exile, has unilaterally sent Beijing a clear signal that he is now ready to accept the kind of difficult compromises that are needed to... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Case Western Reserve University study finds caregivers of spouses with dementia enjoy life less Aug 13, 2008
This has prompted a call for new interventions and strategies to assist caregivers in coping with the demands of this difficult time, according to a study from Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences ... Findings from the research study of 391 caregivers and 226 non-caregivers from the Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Alzheimer's Disease Research Center are described in the Journal of International Psychogeriatrics article, "Specific Effects... (EurekAlert!)
Hospitals, water, sewer departments have improved disaster plans Aug 11, 2008
Down Euclid Avenue, the blackout prompted Case Western Reserve University to create a comprehensive emergency response plan to also cover other kinds of disasters, said Richard Jamieson, vice president of campus services. The university now has a centralized operations post and has added 15 outdoor speaker sirens as well as a text-message alert system. (Cleveland.com)
LeBron Goes Left, Endorses Obama Aug 11, 2008
Sam Fulwood III is awriterfor the Cleveland Plain Dealerand lecturer at Case Western Reserve University. Also on The Root. (Slate)
Beyond PTEN: Alternate Genes Linked To Breast, Thyroid And Kidney Cancer Predisposition Aug 10, 2008
The researchers include Ying Ni, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Kevin M. Zbuk, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Tammy Sadler, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Attila Patocs, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Glenn Lobo, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Emily Edelman, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Petra Platzer, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Mohammed S. Orloff, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Kristin... (Science Daily)
When couples have fertility problems Aug 8, 2008
Couples often forget that 40 percent of infertility is due to something wrong with the man, according to Sheryl Kingsberg, chief of the division of behavioral medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. That means Dad has to watch what he does. (CNN)
More of this story Aug 8, 2008
Professionally, Abramson is a triple threat: she is senior fellow at NorTech, a tech-based development organization; assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Case Western Reserve University; and executive director of the Nano-Network ... Professionally, Abramson is a triple threat: she is senior fellow at NorTech, a tech-based development organization; assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Case Western Reserve University; and executive director of... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Rectal Gel Prevents Transmission Of AIDS-like Virus In Macaques Aug 7, 2008
20, 2004) Michael Lederman, M.D., of Case Western Reserve University (Case) School of Medicine and University Hospitals of Cleveland (UH), and research colleagues have shown that it may be possible to block. . (Science Daily)
Rail Exec Fred Yocum Retires at MMA Railway Aug 6, 2008
Bob Grindrod, MMA's president and chief executive officer, said, "Fred's guidance and expertise have been invaluable to both MMA and the Bhas contributed significantly to our success and we wish Fred and Caroline all the best in their retirement." A native of Philadelphia, Mr. Yocum started with the Chessie System (now part of CSX Transportation) as a trainee in 1967 after receiving a B.S. in Chemistry from Ursinus College and a M.A. in Science, Technology and Public Policy from Case Western... (PR Newswire)
Smith Gambrell Entangled in Hedge Fund Scandal Aug 6, 2008
Though Goins would not comment for this story, even to confirm biographical information, research and interviews indicate that he is a former SEC lawyer who got his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 1976, followed by an LL.M from Georgetown University in 1979. Goins left Smith Gambrell in January 2004; the firm's managing partner, Forte, declined to discuss the reasons for that departure. (Law.com)
The Right At-Work Looks for New Grads Aug 6, 2008
Alyson Suter Alber, assistant dean of admissions at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, knows how to dress in a professional environment. But many of her students, who depart for some of the nation's top law firms after three years of jeans, khakis and tank tops, often do not. (ABC News -- Business)
Case Western Reserve University study looks at keeping migrant workers' children healthy Aug 5, 2008
CLEVELAND As Ohio and Michigan fruit and vegetable farms yield this year's harvest, they also will provide data about the eating choices of Latino migrant children for a Case Western Reserve University researcher. Information gathered this summer will help migrant families understand why their children are part of the growing national obesity epidemic and contribute to new interventions to combat this serious health issue. (EurekAlert!)
Albert Leatherman was dentist in Lorain -- Obituary Aug 4, 2008
As a dentist, he researched treatment for Temporomandibular joint disorder, known as TMJ, in the 1970s, volunteered at Case Western Reserve University and Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and served as president of the Lorain County Dental Society. He would sing and whistle while he examined his patients, said his son. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Karadzic in U.N. custody Jul 31, 2008
"During the Milosevic trial, it became really clear that Karadzic was the real architect of genocide," said professor Michael Scharf, the director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center at Case Western Reserve University. "The defense made a convincing case that Milosevic was much less culpable than Karadzic.". (MSNBC -- International)
Elan Tanks As Buzz For New Alzheimer's Drug Dies Jul 31, 2008
"The chances of success are essentially zero" that the drug will work, says Mark A. Smith of Case Western Reserve University, a long-time critic of the amyloid theory. "Based on this data I don't see a signal." He acknowledges that Wyeth and Elan may be able to document a small but statistically significant improvement in their final-stage trials, but he says it won't be clinically meaningful. (Forbes -- Business)
Ante-partum bed rest moms get active in Case Western Reserve University study Jul 30, 2008
Now a group of women will test new interventions in aiding that recovery during a pilot study at Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. "Putting people in bed is not a benign kind of thing," says Judith Maloni, a professor of nursing at the Bolton School. (EurekAlert!)
Strong design of Uptown project bodes well Jul 28, 2008
Uptown is the result of nearly a decade of planning by Case Western Reserve University and University Circle Inc., a nonprofit development corporation. The goal is to humanize a district dominated by large institutions, such as CWRU and University Hospitals, whose growth left the area nearly devoid of visible life in the form of housing, retail and restaurants. (Cleveland.com)
Freedom’s Just Another Word For Less Sexually Active Teens Jul 26, 2008
4, 2005) Abstinence-only education can influence teen sexual behavior and beliefs, according to a study from Case Western Reserve University. This community-based evaluation reveals that abstinence-only. (Science Daily)
Virtual Toothache Helps Student Dentists Jul 25, 2008
Her oral health problems continue to change as she meets new Case Western Reserve University student dentists in Second Life's virtual dental office ... The middle-aged avatar is an integral part of a new research project of the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the College of Arts and Sciences department of communication sciences to teach and give students practice time to communicate with mock patients. (Science Daily)
Karadzic hid as New Age healer Jul 24, 2008
"People are really beginning to think of these tribunals as an effective deterrent. That is just now happening," said Scharf, director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center at Case Western Reserve University. Ethnic slaughter still rages in Sudan's Darfur region and Congo, and conflicts continue in a dozen other places - from Iraq to Sri Lanka to Colombia to the Middle East. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Astronauts To Test New Technology On Moon Jul 23, 2008
David Zeng, a professor of civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, is working with Glenn to design the next-generation rover and exploration tools to excavate lunar soil and rocks. To test equipment, "We need more soils than were brought back by Apollo. ... We need thousand of kilograms of soil," Zeng said. (CBS News)
Modern war crimes are increasingly being tried Jul 23, 2008
"People are really beginning to think of these tribunals as an effective deterrent. That is just now happening," said Scharf, the director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center at Case Western Reserve University. "We are just getting critical mass of high level cases like this," he said, referring to Karadzic's arrest. (MSNBC -- International)
NASA center in Ohio eyes moon Jul 23, 2008
A professor of civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland is working on tools to dig up soil and rocks from the moon. . (WKRC.com, OH)
Tough Choices: How Making Decisions Tires Your Brain Jul 23, 2008
D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Dartmouth College in 2000, Vohs conducted research at the University of Utah and Case Western Reserve University under a grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health ... D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Dartmouth College in 2000, Vohs conducted research at the University of Utah and Case Western Reserve University under a grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health. (Scientific American)
Charles Z. Wick, Cleveland native, Reagan's Information Agency chief Jul 23, 2008
He earned his law degree in 1943 from what is now Case Western Reserve University. During his USIA tenure from 1981 to 1989, Wick was credited with raising the profile and influence of a traditionally staid agency. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Soviet Jewry movement born on Cleveland’s West side Jul 23, 2008
I almost lost my job at Case Western Reserve University because I was spending eight hours a day on this, says Caron, then an assistant professor of psychology. I felt desperation at the lack of understanding of those around us saying, This isn t going to happen, he adds. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Cancer drug delivery research at Case Western Reserve University cuts time from days to hours Jul 23, 2008
CLEVELAND Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a technique that has the potential to deliver cancer-fighting drugs to diseased areas within hours, as opposed to the two days it currently takes for existing delivery systems ... Findings are discussed in a paper, co-authored by Clemens Burda, associate professor of chemistry and director of the Center for Chemical Dynamics and Nanomaterials Research at Case Western Reserve University and graduate student Yu Cheng,... (EurekAlert!)
UAB joins elite brain cancer research group Jul 22, 2008
The other members of the consortium include Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit; the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; The Ohio State University in Columbus; The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston; the University of California, San Francisco; Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio; the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, Mich. and the Translational Genomics Research Institute in Phoenix. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
A virtual toothache helps student dentists Jul 22, 2008
Her oral health problems continue to change as she meets new Case Western Reserve University student dentists in Second Life's virtual dental office. The middle-aged avatar is an integral part of a new research project of the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the College of Arts and Sciences department of communication sciences to teach and give students practice time to communicate with mock patients ... Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading... (EurekAlert!)
CONSUMED: Mash-up model - Girl Talk Jul 21, 2008
Girl Talk started when he got a laptop for his freshman year at Case Western Reserve University, in 2000 a time when Napster was huge and both computer-made music and sampling were long established. He still uses relatively simple software called AudioMulch to splice digital music files together. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Moon's interior 'did hold water' Jul 14, 2008
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 -- Science)
Our Watery Moon Jul 14, 2008
The research team, with scientists from Brown University, Carnegie Institution for Science, and Case Western Reserve University, took advantage of new methods for analyzing lunar samples to detect tiny amounts of water ... James Van Orman, a former Carnegie postdoc now at Case Western Reserve University, was one of the team members who wrote the numerical model. (Astrobiology Magazine)
New scans show evidence of water on the moon Jul 13, 2008
"We looked at many factors over a wide range of cooling rates that would affect all the volatiles simultaneously and came up with the right mix," said James Van Orman, a former Carnegie researcher now at Case Western Reserve University. "It suggests the intriguing possibility that the moon's interior might have had as much water as the Earth's upper mantle," Hauri said in a statement. (Canada.com)
Moon Once Harbored Water, Lunar Lava Beads Show Jul 13, 2008
For the new study, researchers from Brown, the Carnegie Institution of Washington and Case Western Reserve University applied a technique called secondary ion mass spectrometry. They inserted the glasses in a sample holder made of the metal indium to minimize the presence of other gases. (Scientific American)
For incoming freshmen, a required bond Jul 13, 2008
Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University has invited author David Quammen to talk about his book -- Case's freshman read -- "The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution." Freshmen then will break into discussion groups. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Leading Worldwide Cause Of Cardiovascular Disease May Be Modified By Diet Jul 13, 2008
26, 2002) Researchers at Case Western Reserve University report in the August 22 issue of Nature how magnesium activates microscopic ion channels in the membrane of a cell. These particular ion channels are. (Science Daily)
Evidence Of Water Found Deep Within The Moon Jul 13, 2008
James Van Orman from Case Western Reserve University also participated in the work. Based on their observations that nearly all the water in the lunar magma was lost to space during the eruptions, the researchers calculated that the pre-eruption magma may have contained water up to 750 parts per million similar to the water content of primitive magmas that erupted on the Earth s seafloor at midocean ridges. (Science Daily)
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Transport Anti-Cancer Drugs Directly To Tumors Jul 13, 2008
(June 19, 2001) In the first published study of its kind, researchers at the Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University have demonstrated the successful use of. . (Science Daily)
Home from the war, many veterans battle substance abuse Jul 13, 2008
"The war is now, and the problems are now," said Richard McCormick, a senior scholar for public health at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland who served on the Pentagon task force. "Every day there is a cohort of men and women being discharged who need services not one or two or five years from now. They need them now.". (International Herald Tribune)
Bone Marrow Alternative: Stem Cells From Umbilical Cord May Be Used To Treat Hepatic Diseases Jul 6, 2008
(June 19, 2001) In the first published study of its kind, researchers at the Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University have demonstrated the successful use of. (June 10, 2008) A CD26 Inhibitor increases the efficiency and responsiveness of umbilical cord blood for bone marrow transplants and may improve care for blood cancer patients according to. (Science Daily)
Port hires in-house counsel as deals become more complex Jul 4, 2008
"Very few opportunities like this come about," said Pentz, who earned his law degree from Case Western Reserve University and specializes in real estate and business deals. Cleveland's port authority is one of the few on the Great Lakes that did not have a general counsel on staff, said port President Adam Wasserman. (Cleveland.com)
Dalai Lama must renounce Tibetan freedom: China Jul 4, 2008
It's good when they talk, you never know what happens when the two sides talk, perhaps one or both sides can move toward a common compromise, said Melvyn Goldstein, director of the Center for Research on Tibet at Case Western Reserve University in the U.S. But the gap, in my mind, is still very very great. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Jun 29, 2008
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)
Allendale chamber leader shares passion for rebirth of U.S. 301 Jun 29, 2008
A graduate of Voorhees College with a degree in organizational management, Washington-Ennis is currently working on her master s degree at Case Western Reserve University. Describing herself as a humanist, Washington-Ennis says her philosophy is to seek out opportunities to help her fellowman, noting that everyone should give back to their community. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
State proposes nearly $20 million for research work Jun 28, 2008
$3 million for Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland to build the Case Center for Surface Engineering. The center would commercialize industrial products for surface imaging and materials analysis. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Umbilical Cord Blood Cell Transplants May Help ALS Patients Jun 27, 2008
(June 19, 2001) In the first published study of its kind, researchers at the Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University have demonstrated the successful use of. (June 6, 2002) Intravenous injections of cells from human umbilical cord blood improved the neurological and motor function of rats recovering from severe traumatic brain injury, researchers at Henry Ford Health. (Science Daily)
Exxon Valdez damages cut to $507.5 million Jun 26, 2008
Exxon won on "the narrowest grounds possible," said Jonathan Adler, the director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation at Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland. That lessens the value of the decision for future questions of punitive damages in non-maritime cases, Adler said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Supreme Court slashes punitive award in Exxon Valdez oil spill Jun 26, 2008
"In a dissent, Justice Stephen Breyer wrote that the one-to-one ratio was too rigid for the egregious nature of the company's conduct. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and John Paul Stevens also disagreed with cutting back the award.Justice Samuel Alito, who owned Exxon stock, recused himself from the case.For many Alaskans, the ruling cuts by four-fifths the windfall they were expecting.The decision is "a total slap in the face," said Andy Wills of Homer, a former Prince William Sound salmon and... (Anchorage Daily News)
Anti-inflammatory Drug Blocks Brain Plaques Jun 26, 2008
30, 2003) In a new study published in the April issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers at the Alzheimer Research Laboratory at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine report finding the. . (Science Daily)
Subprime loans account for 84% of Cuyahoga County foreclosures Jun 25, 2008
The study, conducted by the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development at Case Western Reserve University, also found that a much higher percentage of black borrowers received subprime loans than whites and that subprime loans made to black borrowers were much more likely to result in a foreclosure filing. Researchers used federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data and county records to examine home loans made on Cuyahoga County residential properties in 2005 and 2006. (Cleveland.com)
* American art museums freshen up Jun 25, 2008
Museums are in a transition moment, said Anne Helmreich, associate professor at Clevelands Case Western Reserve University. The Cleveland Museum of Art is nearing the halfway point of one of the biggest projects, a seven-year, US$350 million expansion and renovation of a renowned institution that opened in 1916 with money from industrial magnates. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Refusal Of Suicide Order: Why Tumor Cells Become Resistant Jun 25, 2008
18, 1997) In continuing studies of cancer preventing compounds in green tea, researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have found an ingredient that kills cancer cells, while. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Neural Implant That Learns With The Brain May Help Paralyzed Patients Jun 25, 2008
D., an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, said the results of the study add a new dimension to brain-machine interface research. That UF researchers were able to train rats to use the robotic arm and then obtain significant results from animals lacking the mental prowess of primates or humans is also impressive, she said. (Science Daily)
Alzheimer's disease as a case of brake failure? Jun 25, 2008
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. Rutgers researcher Karl Herrup and colleagues at Case Western Reserve University have discovered that a protein that suppresses cell division in brain cells effectively "puts the brakes" on the dementia that comes with Alzheimer's disease (AD). When the brakes fail, dementia results. (EurekAlert!)
Art museums go on a construction binge Jun 24, 2008
"Museums are in a transition moment," said Anne Helmreich, associate professor at Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University. READ MORE. (USA Today -- Travel)
