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How and Why COVID-19 Affects Senior Citizens

  • By TTUHSC
  • April 28, 2020

Steven L. Berk, M.D., Executive Vice President and Dean of the TTUHSC School of Medicine, explained the reasons COVID-19 is so deadly in seniors, the lessons the medical community can learn moving forward and what we can all do to support our elderly friends and family members.

The Effects of COVID-19 on the Pharmaceutical Industry

  • By TTUHSC
  • April 24, 2020

We spoke with David Simmons, R.Ph., and Eric J. MacLaughlin, Pharm.D., about how pharmacies are handling the changes brought about by the pandemic and what the public needs to know regarding medications and supplies.

How Does COVID-19 Affect Pregnancy and Childbirth?

  • By TTUHSC
  • April 15, 2020

With the world continuing to adjust to life under the COVID-19 pandemic, many expectant mothers are understandably anxious about how the virus could affect their pregnancies, their hospital and clinic visits, and first days of parenthood.

TTUHSC Team Successfully Produces Viral Transport Media for COVID-19 Testing

  • By Meaghan Collier
  • April 08, 2020

A challenge for the medical professionals across the country battling COVID-19 has been readily available testing components. In Amarillo, in particular, physicians faced a lack of commercially available viral transport media (VTM) testing vials.

TTUHSC Team Decontaminates PPE to Solve Shortages

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • April 06, 2020

One suggested way to reduce the stress COVID-19 has placed on the PPE supply chain is to extend the lifetime of existing equipment. With that in mind, a team from TTUHSC has been studying a method that can decontaminate used PPE, especially N95 masks and face shields.

Adherence to Mitigation Strategies Crucial as Manufacturers Struggle to Keep Up

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • April 02, 2020

While COVID-19 has caught America off-guard in many ways, one of the most significant is our nation-wide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE)—something that is already affecting West Texas.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University Join Forces to Develop 3D-Printed Face Masks, Shields to Fight COVID-19

  • By Glenys Young
  • April 01, 2020

A collaborative group of faculty from Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) are joining forces to create 3D-printed face shields and face masks for health care workers in hopes of fighting the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Importance of Staying Connected

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • April 01, 2020

While communities are learning to navigate the new, strange structure of isolation and social distancing, many individuals are attempting to balance that with recovery from addiction.

Working, Schooling at Home Creates New Family Dynamics

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • April 01, 2020

The spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has spawned a global pandemic, also has transformed the dynamics in many households. Children, used to the more structured life of school, may be experiencing fear, anxiety and boredom. Parents, accustomed to dealing with work-related tasks from office buildings, warehouses, trucks or other job settings now must meet job responsibilities with homebound children in the adjoining room.

Taking the Office Home Doesn’t Reduce the Importance of Exercise

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • March 31, 2020

With Zoom meetings, FaceTime and other technology, we may be able to maintain face-to-face contact, but we miss out on the simple take-it-for-granted physical exercise that comes from walking across campus or down long halls to speak to colleagues.

Young Scientists Meet in Lubbock for 2020 Student Research Week

  • By Mark Hendricks
  • March 28, 2020

Students from the TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry hosted the university’s 32nd Student Research Week March 10-13 in Lubbock.

Social Distancing: What You Need to Know

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • March 26, 2020

Seemingly overnight, a kernel of wisdom to prevent the spread of the dreaded coronavirus became one of the most widely used phrases in American dialogue: “social distancing.”

Despite Overwhelming Obstacles, Nurses Continue to Fight the Battle Against COVID-19

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • March 25, 2020

Amid constant updates and government-issued safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, America is officially in uncharted territory. While the public is having to adapt to new precautions and changes at an alarming rate, the health care workforce has experienced unprecedented pressure: physicians, nurses and other health care professionals are straining to keep up with these waves of new protocols, new information and exhausting hours.

Give Us A Hand: Proper Handwashing Techniques

  • By TTUHSC
  • March 24, 2020

Follow these steps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to make sure you wash your hands properly.

And the Envelope Please – Medical Students Match with a Virtual Envelope

  • By Suzanna Cisneros
  • March 20, 2020

Public gatherings and events have been canceled due to social distancing in order to avoid spreading illness and Match Day was no different. This year, the anticipation came in the form of an email with students opening their notification with friends and families.

Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Texas Panhandle Poison Center Warns: Don’t Drink Your Bleach

  • By Ronica Farrar
  • March 18, 2020

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) warns that drinking bleach will not prevent COVID-19 infections and could cause serious injury.

Staying Mentally, Physically Healthy During COVID-19 Pandemic

  • By Meaghan Collier
  • March 17, 2020

Psychiatrist Amy Stark, M.D., makes recommendations to stay both mentally and physically healthy during this time of uncertainty.

Coronavirus Update: March 12, 2020

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • March 13, 2020

Thursday, March 12, a message was sent out from the office of President Lori Rice-Spearman, and relayed to the public through a press conference held by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). The message shared updated policy information for students, faculty, staff and the TTUHSC community as a response to the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Image source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

TTUHSC Experts on the Coronavirus, or COVID-19

  • By Kate Gollahon
  • February 26, 2020

COVID-19, commonly known as the Coronavirus, has now spread to 40 countries across the globe, and has been declared a “public health emergency of international concern.” As the virus spreads internationally, our experienced doctors at Texas Tech Physicians are staying informed about the latest details of the virus and how to keep communities of West Texas safe by sharing their insights.

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