MORGANTOWN -- Joint replacements can get infected, and detecting the infection can be hit and miss. Traditional methods can miss low-grade infections in up to 40% of cases, leading to delays in treatment and higher complications, said Dr. Ali Oliashirazi, professor and chair of orthopaedic ...
WVU Today A West Virginia University biologist is studying why some animals can regenerate while others cannot and has identified the genes that play a role in the process. Christopher Arnold, assistant professor of biology at the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, will explore ...
The Mon Health Family Birth Center at Mon Health Medical Center offers perinatal education classes for new and expecting families throughout the year. During World Breastfeeding Week, the Mon Health Perinatal Education Program is highlighting its breastfeeding classes and other resources for ...
WVU Medicine Robotic surgery has become a staple in surgical care, offering patients less invasive procedures, decreased hospital stays and even faster recovery. Recently, WVU Medicine took a step to increase the number of robotic devices available for surgeons with the purchase of two da ...
The West Virginia First Foundation has such great responsibility — and such potential to help the state — the executive director wants to make sure he’s not on his own. “The last thing I think any of us want to be is sort of by fiat or from a high castle, dictating what local decisions need to be made,” Jonathan Board, executive director of the foundation, said on MetroNews’ “Talkline.” “I’ve had the privilege of traveling throughout this state over the last eight or nine weeks since my start, and I’ll tell you region from region, community to community, the ...
MORGANTOWN — GATC West Virginia is breaking new ground in using artificial intelligence to craft new molecules to cure diseases, and in drastically reducing the staggering costs of developing and bringing drugs to market. First, a little history to help understand its work. GATC ...
