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“Doctors on Call” show to discuss health issues of “private parts”
Friday, November 3, 2017
Have a question that you’re too embarrassed to ask your doctor? The next “Doctors on Call” explores health topics related to the private parts with experts in urology, gynecology, and other health issues. The live television show airs at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.Read “Doctors on Call” show to discuss health issues of “private parts” full story
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WVU researcher examines patient awareness of prescription drug risks
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Prescription medications, including antidepressants and pain medications, can have various side effects and risks, and a West Virginia University researcher is examining whether patients understand the risks associated with driving. Robin Pollini, Associate Director of the WVU School of Public Health’s Injury Control Research Center, led a study on driver awareness of the potential effects of prescription medications.Read WVU researcher examines patient awareness of prescription drug risks full story
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Scientist appointed to lead brain health and performance program at WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
WVU Medicine has appointed Scott Galster, Ph.D., to lead the human performance research and brain health programs at West Virginia University and WVU Medicine. He will do so at the newly formed West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Galster also will serve as a tenured professor in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience at the WVU School of Medicine. -
Epidemiologist and harm reduction expert to share insights on opioid epidemic
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Robin A. Pollini, PhD MPH, along with Dr. Jane Maxwell from the University of Texas at Austin, will present “The Opioid Epidemic: Lessons Learned from the United States” to the US Embassy and Consulates in Canada. The presentation will be followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A session.Read Epidemiologist and harm reduction expert to share insights on opioid epidemic full story
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Benedum Scholar Paul Lockman to deliver public lecture Thursday
Monday, October 30, 2017
Neuroscience Centers Professor and Pharmaceutical Sciences Chair Dr. Paul Lockman will deliver a public lecture on “Disruptive Innovation in Sciences” Thursday, Nov. 2 as part of the 2016-2017 Benedum Lecture Series. The lecture will take place at 4 p.m. in the Health Sciences Fukushima Auditorium, with a public reception to follow.Read Benedum Scholar Paul Lockman to deliver public lecture Thursday full story