by Lisa Jarvis A new study published last week in Science makes a compelling case that people with long COVID have a chronic imbalance in their immune […]
Tag: medicine
Sleep is getting more respect
But only as a way to increase productivity by Dr. Jennifer Mundt Sleep is finally having its moment. I’m a sleep researcher and clinician, and it’s exhilarating […]
A diabetes breakthrough in search of patients
by Lisa Jarvis In a first, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a therapy that slows the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Teplizumab, developed by […]
Statler: State’s EMS agencies need help
MORGANTOWN — Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, chairs the West Virginia House of Delegates Committee on Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services. He believes it’s time to sound the […]
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital top hospital in the state
WVU Medicine WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital was named the number one hospital in West Virginia for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report, which also […]
Alzheimer’s drug no cash cow
by Max Nisen The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval last week of Biogen Inc.’s Alzheimer’s treatment aducanumab was a mistake based on weak evidence. The question […]
Soft drink tax vital to WVU’s medical school
When you open a soft drink in West Virginia, you’re helping a future doctor, dentist, nurse or pharmacist in Morgantown. Since 1951 – when the state Legislature […]
In-person medical visits waning because of COVID-19 safety concerns
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s two largest health care providers –WVU Medicine and Mon Health – said people should not be afraid to seek medical treatment because of the […]
Intermed Labs completes Stanford trial
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Morgantown-based MedTech startup studio, Intermed Labs at Mon Health, announced the completion of a pilot clinical trial at Stanford University of its hand surgery simulator. The […]
Hospitals offer antibody, antiviral treatments
MORGANTOWN – Mon Health System and WVU Medicine are making use of antibody and antiviral treatments to reduce hospitalizations and speed recovery of COVID-19 patients. Mon Health […]
