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WVU team unmasks effective N95 alternatives
The novel coronavirus pandemic has nearly exhausted stockpiles of medical gear in the United States. Personal protective equipment, like masks, serve as a first-line defense for medical professionals with a front row seat to COVID-19. Coming to the aid of those doctors and nurses is a team of scientists from West Virginia University and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which has developed two alternative face coverings that are as effective at blocking novel coronavirus than those highly-coveted N95 masks.
WVU in the News: Coronavirus causing more issues for people in food deserts
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing food desert issues to light, Lauri Andress, assistant professor at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, said. She has been studying the issue since 2013.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and Oura Health unveil study to predict the outbreak of COVID-19 in healthcare professionals
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, WVU Medicine, and smart ring maker Oura Health today (April 8) announced a national study designed to accelerate early detection of the COVID-19 virus symptoms and contagiousness. Leveraging an artificial intelligence -driven predictive model, wearable ring technology, and a COVID-19 monitoring app, RNI scientists and partners are developing an innovative “digital PPE” approach that potentially can identify infected frontline healthcare professionals before they become symptomatic – a possible breakthrough in monitoring capabilities and limiting the spread.
WVU researcher concludes that loss of work can lead to poor health, higher death rates
West Virginia University School of Public Health’s Christopher Martin, M.D., M.Sc., has found that a loss of work can actually be bad for one’s health and could even lead to higher death rates.
Gov. Justice names WVU’s Clay Marsh to lead COVID-19 efforts for West Virginia
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice named Clay Marsh, M.D., West Virginia University’s vice president and executive dean for Health Sciences, the state’s COVID-19/Coronavirus Czar during a press conference at the Capitol Complex in Charleston on Thur., March 26.
Goldberg honored for work in GI Cancers by OncLive® and The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers Names
Goldberg honored for work in GI Cancers by OncLive® and The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers Names
Mapping the food conversation
Written by Lauri Andress, PhD, JD, assistant professor:
WVU in the News: Telehealth can help flatten the curve for coronavirus
West Virginia University researchers launched a pilot program that uses technology to provide health care remotely with the end goal of keeping patients from returning to a hospital or entering a long-term care facility, and even possibly reducing the impact of the novel coronavirus.
WVU in the News: Telemedicine struggles to be an option for everyone in the wake of coronavirus
Telehealth services are being met with a flood of patients in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
WVU eases scholarship requirements in light of academic changes amid COVID-19 outbreak
West Virginia University students will be able to more easily focus on transitioning to online courses during the COVID-19 outbreak instead of being troubled about maintaining their scholarship eligibility during the end of the spring semester, as the University has taken steps to continue making higher education affordable.