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Statline Archive

July 10, 2023

High Temperatures Can Impact Patients Taking Medications

Extreme heat is one of the most common and preventable weather-related causes of death in the United States, so people need to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related stress, especially if someone is taking medication.

tags: Amarillo, School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories

June 29, 2023

Healthcare Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

The future of healthcare quality involves a delicate dance between digital advancements and quality improvement, with patient safety as a top priority.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

June 26, 2023

TTUHSC-TTU Research Collaboration Leads to Possible Drug Targets for Leishmaniasis

As many as 1 million new Leishmaniasis cases are diagnosed each year and more than 350 million people are at risk of infection. Some forms of the disease also have emerged in Mexico and Texas in recent years.

tags: Research, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

June 15, 2023

Summer Safety Tips

Brian Kendall, M.D., TTUHSC assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, said it’s no coincidence that serious trauma and injury cases usually spike during the season that most of us associate with rest and recreation.

tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories

June 15, 2023

TTUHSC Dermatologist Discusses Misconceptions Regarding Skin Cancer

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center dermatologist Michelle Tarbox, M.D., addresses some common misconceptions about skin cancer.

tags: School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, Texas Tech Physicians

June 15, 2023

Learning Management Systems and the Future of Digital Learning

With the advent of digital learning platforms and the integration of sophisticated LMS, education is entering a new era that promises enhanced accessibility, personalized instruction and collaborative learning opportunities.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

June 07, 2023

Texas Tech Health Check Celebrates 100th Episode

Texas Tech Health Check, a podcast produced by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, will celebrate its 100th episode with a special hosted by TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D.

tags: Statline, Stories

June 01, 2023

Immersive Virtual Reality for Case-Based Learning

Abby Buterbaugh, MMS, PA-C, and Christina Robohm-Leavitt, DMSc, MS, PA-C, spoke about the potential of VR in medical education and how it is being used in the TTUHSC Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program.

tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

May 30, 2023

TTUHSC Honors School of Nursing Faculty and Staff

Several Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing faculty were awarded this year for their unparalleled contributions to medical education and patient care.

tags: School of Nursing, Statline, Stories