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WVU in the News: Why a coronavirus vaccine is more than a year away, despite medical researchers' progress
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
As the coronavirus spreads, deaths mount and fears grow across the globe, biotech companies, universities and government agencies scramble – some together, others alone – for a vaccine to contain it. -
Learning Abroad, Helping at Home
Friday, March 6, 2020
Quintin Brubaker didn’t always want to be a physician. But he did always want to help people. Brubaker, now a first-year resident in the West Virginia University Department of Family Medicine, began his medical career as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician in Harrisonburg, Virginia. -
WVU launches website, phone number to provide COVID-19 information
Thursday, March 5, 2020
West Virginia University has launched a website dedicated to information about the COVID-19 coronavirus and the University’s response and plans should the disease begin to affect the institution and community. The website is located at http://coronavirus.wvu.edu and includes general information as well as links to more detailed information for specific audiences such as students, faculty, staff and the general community.Read WVU launches website, phone number to provide COVID-19 information full story
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Women and men may cope differently with diabetes diagnoses, suggests new study
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Women may be more likely than men to use negative coping styles when they’re diagnosed with diabetes, according to a West Virginia University School of Nursing study.Read Women and men may cope differently with diabetes diagnoses, suggests new study full story
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WVU in the News: How does the Coronavirus effect those with chronic illnesses?
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Coronavirus is known to mostly affect people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly, the youth and those with chronic illnesses. These people are more likely to be infected with things as common as the cold or flu, to the coronavirus.Read WVU in the News: How does the Coronavirus effect those with chronic illnesses? full story