September 2019 Archive

Rice-Spearman Named New TTUHSC Provost and Chief Academic Officer

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• October 02, 2019

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., as the new provost and chief academic officer.

Griswold Named Executive Director of TTUHSC Clinical Research Institute

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• October 02, 2019

John A. Griswold, M.D., was named as the new executive director of the Clinical Research Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC).

TTUHSC Researchers Use NHANES to Search for Hypothyroid-Sleep Apnea Link

• By Mark Hendricks
• October 01, 2019

Several past studies have sought to determine if a link exists between thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism, a decrease in thyroid hormone levels, and sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition in which a sleeping person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts. However, results from those studies were generally based upon clinical observations that were limited by small population samples and produced often conflicting results.

Making a Difference: The Free Clinic Extraordinary Volunteers

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• September 26, 2019

Paul David Gaschen is a second-year medical student and also president of the Raider Med Run Club from Lubbock. He received his Bachelor of Arts University Scholars degree at Baylor University and has an interest in orthopaedic surgery.

Organization looks to honor area nurses

• By Nathaniel Miller
• September 20, 2019

Regional dean emphasizes impact of nurses on the region

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Named One of the Best Colleges in the Nation to Work For

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• September 20, 2019

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Named One of the Best Colleges in the Nation to Work For

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• September 20, 2019

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program.

Novel Approach Leads to Potential Sepsis Prevention in Burn Patients

• By Suzanna Cisneros
• September 16, 2019

TTUHSC Researchers to Investigate Effects of Vaping on the Brain

• By Mark Hendricks
• September 12, 2019

For the past decade, the popularity of electronic cigarette use, or vaping, has grown significantly, especially among adolescents and former smokers who view these electronic nicotine delivery systems, or e-cigarettes, as a safe alternative to traditional tobacco smoking. Though the health risks posed by long-term tobacco smoking to areas of the body like blood vessels is well established, research into the long-term effects of vaping is in its early stages.

Head Trauma in Children

• By Lazlo Nagy, M.D. and Preston D’Souza
• September 11, 2019

Most visits to the emergency department for children involve some form of head trauma and are usually due to falls, motor vehicle accidents or sports injuries.