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Jan. 6, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 6, 2021.
Jan. 5, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 5, 2021.
WVU in the News: Do you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines? WVU Medicine experts share their insight
As access to the coronavirus vaccine begins to make its way through the state and country, many people have questions about its safety, possible side effects, and effectiveness. To help assuage any fears about the vaccine, the WVU Medicine Pharmacy Team put together the following frequently asked questions.
WVU Medicine OB/GYN gives insight into COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant patients have been advised to be extra vigilant about safety precautions, including washing their hands, social distancing, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing a face covering.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute explores virtual reality to combat chronic pain and other conditions
Researchers at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) are advancing their efforts to utilize virtual reality (VR) technology to combat a wide range of neurological conditions from chronic pain to addiction and Alzheimer’s disease. A newly-published study in PAIN®, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain, shows that the use of VR can provide additional leg pain relief in patients with spinal cord stimulation (SCS).
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 1-5-2021
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 1-5-2021
Jan. 4, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Jan. 4, 2021.
WVU in the News: What can be learned from differing rates of suicide among groups
U.S. suicide rates vary widely across racial and ethnic groups in ways that can upend expectations. The explanations may suggest avenues for prevention.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 1-4-2021
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 1-4-2021
‘Food for thought’: How parents can help children develop a positive self-image and relationship with food, WVU researcher advises
As a new year begins – and the inevitable wave of health-related resolutions go into effect – one West Virginia University researcher reminds parents in particular of the critical role they play when it comes to shaping their children’s self-image and lifelong relationship with food.