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Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

January 12, 2022

Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

Michelle Tarbox, M.D., a dermatologist for Texas Tech Physicians, said there are steps we can take to help keep dry skin and hair conditions at bay.

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

Improving One’s Health in the New Year

January 11, 2022

Improving One’s Health in the New Year

Many people believe joining a gym or taking up the latest diet plan are the keys to improving their health, but before doing so, Frank Babb, M.D., recommends people schedule a wellness exam with their family doctor.

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

Human Obesity and the Role of the Physician Assistant

January 06, 2022

Human Obesity and the Role of the Physician Assistant

Chanaka N Kahathuduwa, M.B.B.S., M.Phil., Ph.D, an Assistant Professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Physician Assistant Program, spoke about the causes and effects of human obesity and how Physician Assistants (PAs) are equipped to diagnose and treat the problem.

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tags: School of Health Professions, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC Celebrates Graduation, Surprise Engagement

December 16, 2021

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.

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tags: School of Nursing, Statline, Stories

TTUHSC Researchers Receive Patent for Identifying Viable Embryos

December 02, 2021

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.

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tags: Research, School of Medicine, Statline, Stories, TTUHSC in the News

This Holiday, Go Back to the Basics

December 01, 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.

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

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

November 30, 2021

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.

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

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

November 16, 2021

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.

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tags: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, Statline, Stories, Vision

New Research to Examine Effects of Vitamin E on Obesity

November 11, 2021

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.

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

November 10, 2021

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.

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