Shane Kaski, West Virginia University (IMAGE)

West Virginia University

Shane Kaski, West Virginia University

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Shane Kaski, a graduate student in the WVU School of Medicine's M.D./Ph.D. program, researches the pain-relieving effects of morphine given in combination with nalfurafine, a newer opioid that interacts with nerve cells in a distinct way. His preclinical study showed that--in animal models--a nalfurafine/morphine combination alleviated pain more effectively than either drug alone. It also seemed to trigger less severe side effects than the older drugs in nalfurafine's class often do.

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Aira Burkhart/West Virginia University

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