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Health

The Intersection of Physical and Mental Health

  • By School of Health Professions
  • January 13, 2022

Associate Professor Dave Schroeder, Ph.D, spoke about the intersection of physical and mental health. Schroeder is the clinical coordinator and former director of the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.

Winter Weather Poses Unique Challenges to Healthy Skin and Hair

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • January 12, 2022

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.

Health

Improving One’s Health in the New Year

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • January 11, 2022

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.

Health

Human Obesity and the Role of the Physician Assistant

  • By School of Health Professions
  • January 06, 2022

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.

Campus Life

TTUHSC Celebrates Graduation, Surprise Engagement

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • December 16, 2021

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.

Research

TTUHSC Researchers Receive Patent for Identifying Viable Embryos

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • December 02, 2021

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.

Health

This Holiday, Go Back to the Basics

  • By Tammy Camp, M.D.
  • December 01, 2021

Tammy Camp, M.D., a pediatrician at Texas Tech Physicians, discusses safe choices when choosing children's toys.

Health

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

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • November 30, 2021

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.

Campus Life

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

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • November 16, 2021

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.

Research

New Research to Examine Effects of Vitamin E on Obesity

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • November 11, 2021

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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