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TTUHSC Celebrates Graduation, Surprise Engagement

Since the first class in 1981, more than 17,100 nurses have been graduated from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing. But now two alumni can say they became engaged to be married at commencement.

TTUHSC Researchers Receive Patent for Identifying Viable Embryos

The Texas Tech Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) filed an initial U.S. patent application in 2016, and a patent was awarded to Prien and Penrose on Nov. 8, 2021.

This Holiday, Go Back to the Basics

Tammy Camp, M.D., a pediatrician at Texas Tech Physicians, discusses safe choices when choosing children's toys.

Holidays Provide Opportunity to Discuss Family Medical History and Health Care Directives

Kelly Klein, M.D., a family medicine doctor for Texas Tech Physicians and program director for the hospice and palliative medicine fellowship program at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, said holiday gatherings also are a good time to discuss family medical histories.

TTUHSC Vision Highlighted at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation

On Nov. 4, Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) spoke at the State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation. Rice-Spearman emphasized TTUHSC’s vision—to transform health care through innovation and collaboration.

New Research to Examine Effects of Vitamin E on Obesity

Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that protect cells against molecules produced when your body breaks down food. Leslie Shen, Ph.D., C.C.R.P., said these molecules may play a role in other diseases such as obesity.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

For National Diabetes Awareness month, Shaili K. Felton, M.D., takes the opportunity to cover the basics of diabetes so that individuals can take control of their health.

Transition to Fall May Have Some People Feeling the Blues

Kelly Bennett, M.D., a family medicine doctor at Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, addresses a form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a low level of depression that's common in the northern hemisphere during this time of year.

TTUHSC Researchers to Study Efficacy of Telepractice in Treating Children Born with Cleft Palate

The clinical trial grant, “Speech Intervention via Telepractice for Children with Repaired Cleft Palate: Randomized Controlled Trial and Assessment of Speech Production and Perception Skills,” is the first multi-year NIH grant awarded to the School of Health Professions.

Creating Better Lives Through Careers in Healthcare

The School of Health Professions offers numerous programs for those passionate about improving quality of life for patients.

TTUHSC Recognizes Distinguished Alumni

On October 8, the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni award recipients gathered together for a celebration dinner held at the Academic Event Center in Lubbock.

TPPC Concludes Fall Medication Cleanout® Cycle

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC), hosted by the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, recently conducted its 2021 Fall Medication Cleanout® cycle with collections in Amarillo, Abilene and Lubbock.

New TTUHSC Program Seeks to Inspire Research Innovation, Collaboration

The new Innovation Bridge Grant Program, a collaborative effort between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and the Texas Tech University (TTU) Innovation Hub, seeks to develop and support organized pathways for TTUHSC students and faculty members to test and build their ideas and innovations.

TTUHSC Announces New Center of Excellence in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

To help advance the treatment of this potentially life-threatening condition that affects more than 200 million people across the globe, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) established the TTUHSC School of Medicine Center of Excellence in Peripheral Artery Disease.

Above and Beyond

TTUHSC School of Nursing’s Patricia Warnock reflects on her volunteer work during the COVID-19 pandemic

Recognizing Intimate Partner Violence

Despite being a common problem, stigma surrounding intimate partner violence (IPV) leads to an unwillingness to speak of it publicly, resulting in under-recognition of a widespread, serious problem.

Are Online Pharmacy Prescriptions Safe?

Pharmacist and toxicology expert Charles Seifert, Pharm.D., discusses the safety of medications obtained online

TTUHSC to Expand Traditional BSN Program to Amarillo Campus

TTUHSC announced the expansion of the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to its Amarillo campus—an act that is expected to meaningfully contribute to the pool of qualified nurses for Amarillo and beyond.

TTUHSC Researcher Investigates Ways to Enhance Neurolysin Activity in the Brain

Vardan Karamyan, Ph.D., in a recent collaborative study, continues his previous work evaluating the potential of Nln as a therapeutic target for stroke by seeking to identify small molecules capable of enhancing the activity and catalytic efficiency of Nln.

How Physician Assistants Play a Role in Mental Health

Sarah Stringer, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program, discusses the integral role that PAs play in mental health and other healthcare fields.

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