Announcements
September 7, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for September 7, 2022.
WVU in the News: Here’s how fentanyl can affect your brain – and breathing
New research conducted by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital and published in PNAS Nexus has revealed that the drug fentanyl halts surgical patients’ respiration even before there are any observable changes, including the loss of consciousness. Elizabeth J. Scharman, PharmD, DABAT, BCPS, FAACT, who is the clinical and executive director at the West Virginia Poison Center as well as professor of clinical pharmacy at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and was not involved in the study, explained that fentanyl is a prescription drug commonly used during or after surgery and in intensive care units (ICUs) when people are being ventilated.
WVU in the News: 'Rainbow fentanyl' pills show need for substance abuse awareness
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, according to the CDC. This is what has led pharmaceutical experts at West Virginia University to caution “one pill can kill” in spreading education about fentanyl.
September 6, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for September 6, 2022.
Student Nurses' Association to host fundraiser for National Childhood Cancer Awareness
The West Virginia University Student Nurses' Association is fundraising throughout September in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. On Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. until closing, the SNA will partner with the Morgantown Applebee's, located at 1065 Van Voorhis Rd., to raise money for WV Kids Cancer Crusaders.
Smart devices that will connect to WVU internet service require prior IT Purchase approval
Faculty and staff purchasing televisions, light controllers, microscopes and many other kinds of electronic devices intended to connect to the WVU network must submit an IT Purchase Request before making such purchases
WVU in the News: Experimental brain surgery quelled cravings in 2 people with binge eating disorder
Dr. Ali Rezai contributes to NBC News reporting on the use of an experimental brain surgery — called deep brain stimulation — to quell cravings in people with binge eating disorder. The same technique is being tested at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute as a treatment for opioid use disorder.
WVU in the News: ‘One pill can kill’ - Talkline for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
School of Pharmacy faculty members are sounding alarms about new forms of fentanyl, including candy-colored “rainbow fentanyl.” Listen to a WV MetroNews “Talkline” segment with Dr. Mark Garofoli starting at 82:00
Sign up for Faculty Development panel discussion on leadership with the provost
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program panel discussion on leadership with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
WVU providing a path forward through multifaceted approach to addiction
West Virginia University’s efforts in education and training, innovative research and treatment options are creating a shift in the substance use recovery rate from possible to probable.