The particles that produce haze, or a reduction in visibility due to air
pollution, contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular problems. The Cleveland
Hazecam, originated by Sumita Khatri, MD,
Pathobiology, aims to raise awareness of air pollution and help citizens
monitor the quality of the air they breathe. The camera takes real-time
photographs of the Cleveland skyline, and visitors to the Hazecam website
can view changes in visibility from day to day and learn more about the
health effects of air pollution. An article describing Hazecam was recently
featured in the American Journal of Public Health. Read
the article; Visit the website
Richard Ransohoff, MD , Neurosciences, was quoted in USA Today about the effects of a stressful lifestyle on patients suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), including Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Dr. Ransohoff explains that individuals tolerate stress differently, and that stress does not necessarily worsen MS symptoms, as previously believed. Read the story
Pedaling for Parkinson’s—a program developed by Jay Alberts, PhD, Biomedical Engineering—uses assisted exercise to alleviate some of the tremors and shaking experienced by patients suffering from the disease. The program began at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and, due to its popularity, has now branched out to several satellite locations in Washington, Illinois, and Michigan. Read the story
The research of Ranjan Dutta, PhD, Neurosciences, was featured in the Fall 2012 issue of MS Connection, the quarterly newsletter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s Ohio Buckeye Chapter. The article explains Dr. Dutta’s research using postmortem brain tissues to understand the mechanisms that lead to demyelination and remyelination. He says, “Our work deals with finding clues from MS brain tissues and then trying to mimic these changes in animal models and in vitro experiments.” Dr. Dutta recently received a research grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for these studies; Dr. Dutta recently received a research grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for these studies.