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WVU in the News: Monkeypox in the Mountain State
West Virginia’s first probable case of monkeypox is being reported in Berkeley County. Dr. Clay Marsh says monkeypox is a rare disease that shares characteristics with smallpox.
July 8, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for July 8, 2022.
Health Sciences clinical students invited to participate in stress reduction study
Clinical students from all WVU Health Sciences disciplines are invited to participate in the ForeST Study, a randomized controlled research study designed to determine if nature-based activities are feasible and effective in managing stress.
RNI recruiting for sensory deprivation research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for an eight-week research study designed to measure the effects of floatation on sleep and related measures of health and performance.
WVU in the News: Experts urge caution in rushing to define Long COVID
Dr. Sally Hodder discusses long COVID with MedPage Today.
July 7, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for July 7, 2022.
WVU in the News: After major drug distribution companies win lawsuit, West Virginia takes a look at opioid prevention solutions going forward
In a case from Cabell County and the City of Huntington, a federal judge is finding Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson — three major drug distributors — cannot be held liable for the opioid crisis in West Virginia.
WVU School of Medicine Eastern Campus celebrates 15 years with unveiling of pylons
Members of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Eastern Campus community gathered Saturday, June 11, at the Health Sciences Center Eastern Division in Martinsburg to celebrate 15 years of the campus and to officially unveil the new pylons specifically for their campus.
Easily report computer security and privacy incidents using new online form
Faculty, staff and students can now easily report computer security and privacy incidents, regardless of their college, campus or department, using a new Qualtrics form on the Health Sciences Center ITS website, its.hsc.wvu.edu, or at DefendYourData.wvu.edu.
WVU in the News: Pa. waited more than 2 years to test wells after finding nearby contamination. Now this neighborhood wants answers.
PFAS in such foams help suppress fire, but they have become a frequent source of contamination. In fact, airports and military defense facilities are the most common sources of PFAS pollution, said Dr. Ducatman, the PFAS researcher and a professor emeritus in public health at West Virginia University.