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WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute first in the world to open hippocampal blood brain barrier in Alzheimer’s patients
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) today announced a new study published in partnership with Weill Cornell Medical Center that demonstrates the successful opening of the blood brain barrier in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex using focused ultrasound to treat six patients with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. -
Six Things Your Ophthalmologist Wants You to Know About Coronavirus
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
As information about the new coronavirus comes at a furious pace, at times offering conflicting and confusing advice, West Virginia University Eye Institute and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want to share what we know right now about protecting your vision and your health during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read Six Things Your Ophthalmologist Wants You to Know About Coronavirus full story
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WVU team unmasks effective N95 alternatives
Monday, April 13, 2020
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. -
BeWell launches Motivation Mondays to support students during pandemic
Monday, April 13, 2020
BeWell, a behavioral wellness service available to Health Sciences students, will soon launch “Motivation Mondays,” a Zoom discussion group to support students during the coronavirus pandemic and online learning.Read BeWell launches Motivation Mondays to support students during pandemic full story
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WVU launches first Sleep Fellowship program in West Virginia
Monday, April 13, 2020
West Virginia University School of Medicine will launch the first Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Sleep Fellowship program in the state.Read WVU launches first Sleep Fellowship program in West Virginia full story