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WVU in the News: Kindergarten vaccination rates declined nationally, but are higher in WV
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Dr. Lisa Costello discusses childhood immunizations for a West Virginia Watch article. -
WVU in the News: Protecting kids from the smoke pollutants likely to waft our way again
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Dr. Saif Al Qatarneh offers advice in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to parents of children with asthma, bronchitis and other chronic lung diseases that make them especially vulnerable to air pollutants, like smoke from the Canadian wildfires. -
WVU in the News: Black lung cases surge, miners seek relief through rule proposal
Saturday, August 12, 2023
For Scripps News, Tim Nurkiewicz explains how improvements in mining technology have made it easier for coal miners to inhale silica dust, a contributor to black lung disease. Proposed federal changes for exposure limits are being considered.Read WVU in the News: Black lung cases surge, miners seek relief through rule proposal full story
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WVU researchers tracing cause of diabetic heart disease with $2M in federal funding
Thursday, August 10, 2023
There can be 6,000 mitochondria per cell in a heart cell. John Hollander with the WVU School of Medicine was recently awarded more than $2 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to study mitochondria to help those with Type 2 diabetes.Read WVU researchers tracing cause of diabetic heart disease with $2M in federal funding full story
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Seven WVU students earn Fulbright Scholarships
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Seven West Virginia University students and alumni are recipients of prestigious Fulbright Scholarships to teach English or conduct research abroad over the next year. The Fulbright Student Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program, offering fellowships to students and recent graduates interested in building international relationships.Read Seven WVU students earn Fulbright Scholarships full story