https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Medicine50 most recent storiesen-US4a2d06fb-a953-4b8f-aeef-4b7dd19e278bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=poster-submissions-open-for-annual-john-e-parker-wvu-pulmonary-sleep-symposiumThe WVU Department of Medicine is inviting faculty, fellows, residents and trainees to submit posters for the Annual John E. Parker WVU Pulmonary & Sleep Symposium Poster Presentation.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-12T11:15:04-04:004f718ea5-6087-4fa1-b3fe-d1adfea5d02dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=west-virginia-university-school-of-medicine-recognized-asmodel-for-training-physicians-in-nutrition-someducateAs national momentum grows to strengthen nutrition education in U.S. medical schools, West Virginia University School of Medicine was recognized as a longstanding leader in training future physicians to recognize and address chronic disease through evidence based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-12T10:49:35-04:001ef8ea67-1da8-4842-92c7-b37cb5a100b4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-sobani-to-give-presentation-on-upper-gastrointestinal-bleedingZain Sobani, M.D., will give a presentation on upper gastrointestinal bleeding for the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, March 13, at noon.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T13:22:39-04:0056193d0f-3bb0-4e2a-b782-4af063aa9b9ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-carducci-to-give-presentation-on-radiological-emergenciesHugo Carducci, DO, will give a presentation on radiological emergencies for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, March 6, at noon.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-03-02T15:12:39-05:00479d7a3b-b046-4c48-8d9b-50bfe7256a36https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-cavanaugh-to-give-presentation-on-chronic-pain-in-end-stage-kidney-diseaseKerri Cavanaugh, M.D., MHS, will give a presentation on chronic pain in end-stage kidney disease for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Feb. 27, at noon.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-24T11:44:55-05:00b5523df2-9c30-4d44-bef4-eafc450a9868https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00552-6The potent GLP-1 drugs are taken by millions of people worldwide to counter obesity, heart disease, diabetes and more. However, a rare and potentially fatal illness that might be linked to these blockbuster therapies is now causing alarm in some countries.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-23T11:55:17-05:002137df7c-c96c-4ecb-b0f2-16fa2bcd83fbhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-tetlay-to-give-presentation-on-thyroid-dysfunctionMaryam Tetlay, M.D., will give a presentation on thyroid dysfunction for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Feb. 20, at noon.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-16T15:26:39-05:00b2a0b413-5f21-4491-a0c8-fd2fb57592f0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nephref-nephrology-guidance-for-primary-care-providersThe WVU Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, is pleased to introduce the newly upgraded NephRef™, a free mobile application designed to support primary care and rural healthcare providers in the management of patients with kidney disease. Developed by the Division of Nephrology, NephRef™ is an educational and clinical reference tool that provides clinicians with rapid, point-of-care access to evidence-based nephrology guidance. The app is particularly valuable for providers practicing in settings with limited access to nephrology specialists, facilitating referrals and bridging gaps in care.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-16T13:33:18-05:00245f5811-6c83-4a1f-981f-188d2c9bd33chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-rickard-to-give-presentation-on-hormone-replacement-therapyTara Rickard, M.D., will give a presentation on hormone replacement therapy for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Feb. 13, at noon.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T10:14:26-05:000e904b89-d258-4c78-b630-4d5d6b92245ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-cecil-and-shreve-to-give-presentation-on-obesity-medicineMollie Cecil, M.D., FAAFP, DABOM, and Emily Shreve, RD, will give a presentation on obesity medicine for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Feb. 6, at noon.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-03T10:03:20-05:0038e15355-2190-4545-ac96-805b2b789367https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=staying-warm-department-of-medicine-hosts-hot-cocoa-barWith winter weather advisories, snowfall, and freezing temperatures gripping Morgantown and much of the area lately, the Department of Medicine found a cozy way to bring colleagues together during its January wellness and engagement event. On Jan. 29, faculty and staff were invited to warm up at a Hot Cocoa Bar hosted in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Room. The seasonal event featured hot chocolate with a variety of toppings and light refreshments, offering a sweet mid-day break from the cold and a chance for team members to connect.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-02T16:06:55-05:009f2a9130-cf1e-42ac-91b6-fd1f3953ec61https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-invited-to-annual-m-d-white-coat-ceremonyThe WVU School of Medicine M.D. White Coat Ceremony will be held Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m. at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center. Faculty members are invited to attend as the members of the Class of 2028 will receive their white coats and reaffirm their reasons for choosing medicine as their life's work. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-02T08:58:33-05:00c1406f99-2002-4d71-8d96-63c3ab9d52f0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-division-of-pulmonary-critical-care-and-sleep-medicine-partners-with-american-thoracic-society-tThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine recently established a major partnership with the American Thoracic Society to advance data-driven quality improvement and implementation strategies for patients with respiratory diseases in West Virginia and Appalachia.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-04T10:46:13-05:0059ca9cf6-1543-4368-bf48-18aae584d3aehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-sadiq-to-give-presentation-on-osteoporosisMehjabeen Sadiq, M.D., will give a presentation on osteoporosis for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Jan. 30, at noon.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-26T12:37:39-05:00a80cf890-387b-4918-8a72-413d8aad7726https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-abedin-to-give-presentation-on-oncologyShan Ul Abedin, M.D., will give a presentation on oncology for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Jan. 23, at noon.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-19T13:35:03-05:00a22c09c7-4ccb-4625-be45-d184799a567chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-moore-to-give-presentation-on-utisJacqueline Moore, M.D., will give a presentation on UTIs for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Jan. 16, at noon.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-12T16:06:01-05:006a8981ef-72ac-4088-a5ea-4dabccac786fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-now-open-for-wise-2026-conferenceRegistration is now open for the annual West Virginia University Interventional & Surgical Endoscopy (WISE) Conference, taking place May 15-16, 2026, at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-12T13:34:42-05:00b7832947-ba61-4102-a550-eb2d12329c32https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-cervantes-to-give-presentation-on-workers-compMarc Cervantes, M.D., MPH, will give a presentation on workers' comp for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Jan. 9, at noon.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-05T14:25:22-05:0009c0f754-f613-4fc1-b260-033bb8767c96https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2025/12/27/gut-friendly-foods/stories/202512280049