Men ages 55-to-69 years old should consider being screened for prostate cancer, says Dr. Stanley Zaslua, chair of the West Virginia University Department of Urology. Each year in America, 13 out of 100 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer but few will die as a result. For those at greatest risk, screening is the key for early detection.
Teams design and build structures made entirely from cans of food and other donated items. This year’s CANstruction theme is 90s Nickelodeon cartoons. Following the competition, fraternity and sorority members will transport the donated items to the Clay County food pantry to help alleviate the current food shortage in the surrounding communities. The food pantry was opened in 2016 following the flood that devastated part of Clay County and beyond. The event is Oct. 1 from 2-7 p.m. in the Rhododendron Room of the Mountainlair.
The Hal Wanger Family Medical Conference, held Oct. 3-4, will address 24 topics of interest to health care providers including, rheumatology arthritis, leading an end of life discussion, HIV education, migraine therapy and cardiovascular effects of diabetes drugs.
As health professionals and legislators work to address the increasing number of lung injuries related to vaping, doctors at West Virginia University say the time for patients to act is now. Dr. Sunil Sharma, WVU School of Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine section chief, says that current vapers may be able to prevent further injury by stopping, or at a minimum, altering their use of the product.
A West Virginia University professor who has led innovation in forensic science, has been chosen to lead training at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters in Springfield, Virginia, Sept. 24. Ednilson Bernardes, professor of Global Supply Chain Management, will conduct Lean Six Sigma training for the DEA and their forensic labs.
The 27th annual WVU Peace Tree Ceremony, which commemorates WVU's commitment to the rediscovery of America's Indian heritage, will take place Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m. near E. Moore Hall.
WVU’s annual Diversity Week endeavors to promote celebration, education, and understanding of different identities and experiences present on our campus. Each event highlights a particular aspect of identity and explores how it contributes to the rich tapestry of our campus.
The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and West Virginia University College of Education and Human Services will host West Virginia Superintendent Steve Paine Thursday, Sept. 19 to discuss recently passed education legislation and the state of education in West Virginia.
“Climate Change and Public Health: Addressing the Growing Crisis” will be held Saturday (Sept. 21) from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the College of Law Event Hall. Registration is free and includes a buffet luncheon.
A West Virginia University water expert believes there is good news in this week’s U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcement repealing the 2015 rule that expanded the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. Jason Hubbart, director of the Institute of Water Security and Science at WVU, says the decision will put more control at the state level.