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TTUHSC’s Phy Seeks Answers for Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

By Mark Hendricks
September 14, 2020

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive- aged women. It affects at least 10% of women, increasing their risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and infertility. To help improve the health of these women, a research team led by Jennifer Phy, D.O., an associate professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, developed a new dietary approach to managing the syndrome.

Study Shows a Healthy Heart Can Reduce Ocular Disease

By Mark Hendricks
August 21, 2020

At the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), a research team led by Duke Appiah, Ph.D., an assistant professor and director of the university’s master of public health program, recently completed a study to better understand how LS7 may influence ocular health.

Novel Treatment Offers Relief to Peripheral Artery Disease Patients

By Mark Hendricks
August 11, 2020

PAD is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the buildup of plaque that narrows and restricts blood flow to the body’s peripheral arteries. Texas Tech Physicians are the first in Texas to take on this new procedure.

Study Suggests Increased Risks for COVID-19 Patients Who Smoke, Vape

By Mark Hendricks
July 21, 2020

Luca Cucullo, Ph.D., and TTUHSC graduate research assistant Sabrina Rahman Archie reviewed the role smoking and vaping may play in the cerebrovascular and neurological dysfunction of those who contract the virus.

TTUHSC Researchers Developing Anti-Viral Drug for COVID-19

By Mark Hendricks
June 12, 2020

Scientists in laboratories across the country and throughout the world are investigating myriad drugs, therapies and vaccines to thwart the COVID-19 spread. One of those scientists is Ted Reid, Ph.D., a professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences who specializes in selenium research.

Study Could Lead to New Scale for Stratifying Neuroblastoma Risk

By Mark Hendricks
May 18, 2020

Results from a study conducted by a research team led by C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., director of the TTUHSC School of Medicine Cancer Center, may prove to be a landmark in pediatric oncology.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Teams Bring Convalescent Plasma Treatments to West Texas

By Meaghan Collier
April 29, 2020

TTUHSC medical teams from the Panhandle and South Plains recently joined a study led by the Mayo Clinic to use convalescent plasma in severely-ill patients with coronavirus (COVID-19).

TTUHSC Team Decontaminates PPE to Solve Shortages

By Mark Hendricks
April 06, 2020

One suggested way to reduce the stress COVID-19 has placed on the PPE supply chain is to extend the lifetime of existing equipment. With that in mind, a team from TTUHSC has been studying a method that can decontaminate used PPE, especially N95 masks and face shields.

Young Scientists Meet in Lubbock for 2020 Student Research Week

By Mark Hendricks
March 28, 2020

Students from the TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry hosted the university’s 32nd Student Research Week March 10-13 in Lubbock.

Published Consensus Statement Offers UTI Treatment Recommendations

By Mark Hendricks
March 19, 2020

As a member of AMDA’s Infection Advisory Committee, Kalin Clifford, Pharm.D., an assistant professor for the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, helped develop a consensus statement in an effort to devise consistent guidelines for treating urinary tract infections.

Patient Navigators Cut ER Visits, Hospitalization For High Risk Health Care Users

By Mark Hendricks
March 12, 2020

TTUHSC recently completed a study to determine if an interprofessional patient navigation program (PNP) created using Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) guidelines can help decrease emergency room visits and hospital admissions for these high consumers of health care.

Student Research Week to Highlight Biochemistry

By Suzanna Cisneros
February 24, 2020

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will host the 32th Annual Student Research Week March 10-13 at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building 3601 Fourth St.