June 2020 Archive

The Eyes Have It

By Mark Hendricks and Kate Gollahon
June 25, 2020

West Texans grow excited for Independence Day and the staples of the season: swimsuits, barbeque and⁠—of course⁠—fireworks. Some enjoy lighting the fuses themselves while others prefer to view them with small groups of family and friends. Either way, there are precautionary steps that should be taken to protect one’s eyes and hands from the pyrotechnic hoopla.

In the Spotlight: The Critical Role of Molecular Pathology In a Pandemic

By School of Health Professions
June 25, 2020

Molecular scientists at TTUHSC are working behind the scenes in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic through safe and efficient testing.

Safely Lending an Ear

By Mark Hendricks and Kate Gollahon
June 23, 2020

In addition to lighting up the night sky, the loud popping sounds generated by fireworks can contribute to noise induced hearing loss, the second most common type of inner ear hearing loss after age-related hearing loss.

Helping Patients with Sensory Processing Disorder Navigate an Overwhelming World

By School of Health Professions
June 11, 2020

Through personalized interventions, occupational therapists can help patients with sensory processing disorders retrain their senses.

TTUHSC Earns High Marks in Global Higher Education Ranking

By Mark Hendricks
June 10, 2020

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has ranked TTUHSC among the top 7.1% of 20,000 universities worldwide for 2020-2021.

Helping Patients with Aphasia Connect to the Outside World

By School of Health Professions
June 04, 2020

Aphasia is a disorder that affects a patient’s ability to use and understand language. Speech therapy can help them overcome these challenges.