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For Heart Health, Consider Statins

  • By Scott Shurmur, M.D.
  • February 21, 2020

Statins, also known as Hmg CoA Reductase Inhibitors, have been in widespread clinical use as cholesterol-lowering drugs in the U.S. since their introduction in the late 1980s. Within the past 10 or so years, it has become popular, in non-credible publications to criticize statins, citing safety concerns as well as questioning effectiveness. Let’s examine the facts.

The Keto Diet and Cardiovascular Health

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • February 04, 2020

A ketogenic diet—or “the Keto Diet,” as it’s commonly called—is a popular weight-loss plan that involves reducing or nearly eliminating carbs, focusing instead on foods that are high in protein and fat. Dr. Scott Shurmur, a cardiologist with Texas Tech Physicians, has answered questions about this diet over the past couple of years.

Fifth Graders Become Doctors for a Day

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • February 04, 2020

Fifth graders from Wolffarth Elementary School will become doctors for a day. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Student National Medical Association will host the Doctors for a Day Mini Camp.

TTUHSC Medical Students Hosting Annual Health Fair

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • February 03, 2020

The Student National Medical Association chapter from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is hosting the annual SNMA Health Fair Feb. 22. The event is free and open to the public.

Building a Career in Research

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • February 03, 2020

Born and raised in Miles, Texas right outside of San Angelo, Bradley Schniers learned the importance of having a strong work ethic. His father Curtis owned a construction company and stressed the value of an education.

TTUHSC Receives Support from The Permian Strategic Partnership to Provide Expanded Access to Health Care Through Additional Medical Residents

  • By Emily Holeva
  • January 31, 2020

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Family and Community Medicine Rural Residency Program announces a $5.9 million contribution from The Permian Strategic Partnership to expand health care resources to Permian Basin communities.

Flu Vaccine Myths, Debunked

  • By Catherine Gollahon
  • January 29, 2020

The 2019-2020 flu season is still going strong, after the CDC reported the earliest start in almost two decades—predominantly spreading in the south.

TTUHSC School of Nursing Online Master’s Programs Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News and World Report

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • January 17, 2020

U.S. News and World Report rated Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as among the best in the nation in its 2020 Best Online Programs rankings.

TTUHSC Receives Support from Midland Development Corporation to Expand Physician Assistant Program

  • By Emily Holeva
  • January 10, 2020

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions Physician Assistant (PA) Program announced a $5 million gift from the Midland Development Corporation (MDC)for expansion to the program.

TTUHSC School of Nursing Among Best in the State, Nation

  • By Melissa Whitfield
  • January 09, 2020

Nursing Schools Almanac released its 2019 rankings of the best U.S. nursing schools and named Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing as the second best in Texas and in the Southwest region. The School of Nursing was also rated 11th among public nursing schools and 22nd among all nursing schools in the U.S.

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