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WVU Cancer Institute utilizes new technology to help radiation patients
The WVU Cancer Institute Department of Radiation Oncology recently implemented the use of a THOR® photobiomodulation (PBM) device to prevent mucositis in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation.
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WVU to continue to increase colorectal cancer screenings and early detection with help of $3.62 million CDC grant
Using a $3.62 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute will continue working with clinics across the state to increase colorectal cancer screenings.
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West Virginia University remembers Betty Puskar
Betty J. Puskar wanted to be remembered as someone who facilitated breast cancer care and for making breast cancer something that people talked about. She also wanted to be known as someone who helped people.
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Perseverance through adversity
Sloan Nesbit was finishing up his freshmen year at West Virginia University’s School of Medicine when on April 1, 2016 — April Fool’s Day of all days — he was diagnosed with T-ALL, T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.
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To help West Virginia reopen safely, WVU researchers develop new COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 tests are in short supply. The companies that make the necessary chemicals—called reagents—can’t keep up with demand. But researchers at West Virginia University are developing new tests on their own to identify who has COVID-19 now and who had it in the past but recovered.
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Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Hundred and Glenville
Bonnie’s Bus, a 45-foot, state-of-the-art mobile mammography vehicle, will visit Wetzel and Gilmer counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women.
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WVU researcher to discuss important role of rehabilitative services for cancer patients
In the next 10 years, it is estimated that nearly seven percent of the United States population will be cancer survivors, which translates to more than 21 million people. One West Virginia University researcher will share how preventative measures like rehabilitative services can play a critical role in improving their quality of life.
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Dr. Ivan Martinez featured in the second episode of WVU and the Coronavirus podcast
The second episode of "WVU and the Coronavirus" is now available for download on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Panagakos named interim dean for the WVU School of Dentistry
An experienced educator, private dental care practitioner and oral healthcare industry research expert, Dr. Fotinos Panagakos will continue to serve in his current position as vice dean of administration and research while also being named interim dean beginning July 1.
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Virtual mindfulness workshops aim to improve stress management and quality of life
This free weekly workshop series will cover techniques to effectively change your response to stress, the result of which is a calmer, more focused and resilient mind.
