“We have a unique culture here,
which allows us to do many firsts
in the world . . ., but it’s not just
about being the first. It’s about
accelerating the path for discovery
and innovation and deploying
technologies together to help tackle
some of the big problems.”
Sciatica, which is leg and back pain caused by irritation of
the spinal nerves due to aging, sports, job-related activities
or traumatic events, is a condition affecting millions of Amer-
icans each year. When other forms of treatment like physical
therapy, home remedies and other prescriptions don’t work,
opioids may be prescribed to manage the pain. In fact, accord-
ing to Rezai, studies have shown that 60 percent of patients
with back pain are treated with opioids.
While opioids are effective for pain control, they are also
highly addictive. This is because the brain changes funda-
mentally with opioid use. If a patient takes opioids after a
procedure or surgery for pain, after just one day of use the
chances of that patient continuing to take them one year
later is 6 percent. If that patient takes them for a month, that
percentage increases to 30.
Vaglienti is optimistic about the studies and trials taking
place at WVU and RNI, and he hopes these will open
the door to studies for other types of disease like diabetic
neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and other
instances in which, prior to their work, opioids were the only
source of relief. He wants West Virginians to know there are
a lot of people working on their behalf to address a lot of
different medical problems, and it’s his team’s goal to provide
the highest quality research and care possible.
As for Rezai, he is excited about the future of medicine in
Morgantown and West Virginia as a whole.
“From my perspective, it’s an exciting time to be in West
Virginia,” says Rezai. “There are a lot of opportunities for
technology development and innovation and ways we can
find solutions for people with chronic diseases. West Virginia,
in my opinion, is where the future of medicine is going to take
place. We need to continue to deploy resources, explore and
bring new jobs and technologies to the area. The future is
definitely bright for West Virginia, and what we’re doing here
is going to help people in the state, the surrounding states and
the country.”
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