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Keeping Children Safe During COVID-19 and Beyond
Pediatric pharmacists are taking the same precautions they would take for adult patients. These include wearing masks and/or eye shields, washing hands often and using social distancing.
Safely Lending an Ear
In addition to lighting up the night sky, the loud popping sounds generated by fireworks can contribute to noise induced hearing loss, the second most common type of inner ear hearing loss after age-related hearing loss.
Ganapathy Makes Google Scholar Database for Most Cited Researchers
Since arriving at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in 2014 to chair the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Vadivel Ganapathy, Ph.D., has been recognized many times for his outstanding work as a teacher and a researcher.
Snake Bites on the Increase in Texas
Reports of snake bites are on in the increase in Texas. Texas Poison Centers have seen a more than 40 percent increase in snake bite calls this year over last year. To date, there have been 372 in 2020.
Appreciating the Adaptable Dad
With summer in full swing and father’s day around the corner, many families across West Texas can be thankful for what their dads and father-figures provide: much-needed structure in a world that currently has so little routine.
TTUHSC School of Nursing Dean Recognized by Texas Nurses Association
The Texas Nurses Association named Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing Dean and interim provost Michael Evans, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN a 2020 Texas Nurses Association Leader and Legend.
TTUHSC Researchers Developing Anti-Viral Drug for COVID-19
Scientists in laboratories across the country and throughout the world are investigating myriad drugs, therapies and vaccines to thwart the COVID-19 spread. One of those scientists is Ted Reid, Ph.D., a professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences who specializes in selenium research.
Helping Patients with Sensory Processing Disorder Navigate an Overwhelming World
Through personalized interventions, occupational therapists can help patients with sensory processing disorders retrain their senses.
TTUHSC Earns High Marks in Global Higher Education Ranking
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has ranked TTUHSC among the top 7.1% of 20,000 universities worldwide for 2020-2021.
New Texas Tech Physicians Headache Clinic Offers Hope to Headache and Migraine Sufferers in the Panhandle
The newly-established Texas Tech Physicians Headache Clinic is providing a multidisciplinary approach to treatment by ushering patients to make lifestyle changes and encouraging natural and homeopathic remedies, nutritional counseling, physical therapy, medications, injection therapy and acute rescue therapy for adults.
Tips for Stressed Parents
Even now that cities are opening back up, there are new guidelines, policies social distancing regulations to abide by. Through this confusing process, there has been a necessary focus on understanding children’s needs and anxieties in this uncertain environment. But what about their parents?
Lori Rice-Spearman Appointed President of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents and Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., announced June 5 the official appointment of Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., as the ninth president of TTUHSC.
Helping Patients with Aphasia Connect to the Outside World
Aphasia is a disorder that affects a patient’s ability to use and understand language. Speech therapy can help them overcome these challenges.
Texas Tech Physicians Doctors Make "Top Docs" Lists
This year, more than 100 Texas Tech Physicians doctors were recognized by fellow area physicians as being among the best in their field and included in Amarillo Magazine’s and Lubbock Magazine's "Top Docs" lists.
Patients Want to Age In Place, and Occupational Therapists are Helping
Occupational therapists help the growing number of Americans over 65 age in place. Learn more about TTUHSC’s new doctoral program.
Combating the Mental Health Crisis in Rural America
A shortage of psychiatrists and mental health professionals has led to a mental health crisis in rural America. TTUHSC is training practitioners to fill the gap.
Preventing Anxiety When Discussing COVID-19 With Your Child
No parent wants to inspire anxiety in their child, and updates occur so regularly that it can be hard to know what is relevant to children and what is too much information. Finding balance in this can be difficult, leaving mothers and fathers asking the question: how do I talk to my child about COVID-19, and how much should they know?
How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health During a Pandemic
It feels more and more like the world is happening online, as television newscasters cover the day's tweets. As we watch one screen and check two other screens to see what people are saying about something on a fourth screen, it’s not surprising that we can end up feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and alone.
TTUHSC Student Nurses Spurred on by Still Water Foundation Gift
Nursing students enrolled at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) at Abilene received a boost in the form of emergency funds donated by Still Water Foundation. The announcement of the $300,000 gift was made in April and will benefit 216 students.
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