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Does Hardening of the Arteries Begin in Your Gut?
Atherosclerosis is the most common form of heart disease and is responsible for 50% of all deaths in the U.S. This chronic inflammatory disease is characterized by the formation of fatty “plugs” (called plaques) within the blood vessels of the heart that may reduce or even prevent blood flow to this vital organ. Severe reduction of blood flow to the heart may lead to a heart attack and/or death.
How to Become an Addiction/Substance Abuse Counselor in Texas
You can help people struggling with addiction and work in a fast-growing career. Enter the in-demand field of addiction and substance abuse counseling with a master’s from TTUHSC.
TTUHSC Experts on the Coronavirus, or COVID-19
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.
TTUHSC to Host Health Care Career Workshop
The 2020 Future Health Care Professionals' Experience (FHPE), hosted by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
One Team: Helping Students Find Their Strength
Lauren Sullivan, Ed.D., has worked in the School of Nursing for over a decade in an array of positions. Her goal is to add value to the nursing student experience by performing her job with a student-centered philosophy and creating chances for students to engage, learn and develop.Sullivan collaborates with the School of Nursing Enrollment Management Coordinators to plan new student orientations for undergraduate and graduate students to ensure the success of their students.
Student Research Week to Highlight Biochemistry
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will host the 32th Annual Student Research Week March 10-13 at the TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building 3601 Fourth St.
For Heart Health, Consider Statins
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.
Physician Assistant Programs: At the Forefront of Training Primary Care Providers
Physician assistant programs are fast-paced learning environments that prepare students to treat patients and assist in medical procedures.
Five Ways to Encourage Love at Home
To some degree, Valentine’s Day starts and ends in your child’s classroom: the Star Wars cards, candy hearts and pink-and-red crafts only last one day. But the inclusivity, affection and love shown in the classroom starts with what we can exemplify at home. It also helps other kids at school when that love manifests into your children’s treatment of their peers. If you’re looking for new ways to demonstrate caring behavior at home, here are five ideas for your family this Valentine’s day that not only exhibit love, but have lasting benefits for your child’s overall wellbeing.
TTUHSC Faculty Presented Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching & Research Awards
Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, and Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) interim president, presented the 2020 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards Thursday.
On the Job in Health Care Administration
A Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from TTUHSC SHP can help you become a more confident and capable health care manager.
Nurse Practitioner Programs in Texas: What to Look For
Nurse practitioners fill the primary care provider gap in underserved areas. Explore nurse practitioner programs in Texas and join this in-demand field.
On the Front Lines of Human Communication: Speech, Language and Hearing Specialists
The options open to speech, language and hearing specialists run far and wide. Learn about the pathways that get you there with TTUHSC SHP programs.
The Keto Diet and Cardiovascular Health
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
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.
Study Identifies Interaction Site for Serotonin Type 3A and RIC-3 Chaperone
To address the receptor dysfunction associated with several serious neurological diseases, Michaela Jansen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine recently completed a study that provides novel insights into a protein-protein interaction that may one day lead to more effective treatments for these disorders. The study, “Delineating the site of interaction of the 5-HT3A receptor with the chaperone protein RIC-3,” was recently published in Biophysical Journal.
Study Links Three Key Variables to Higher Rural Mortality Rates in US
Since the 1980s, the all-cause mortality rate in the U.S for rural residents has exceeded that of urban dwellers. In a recently completed study, researchers from the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) sought to determine why this disparity exists in general, and why specifically this imbalance varies so much between states.
TTUHSC Medical Students Hosting Annual Health Fair
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
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
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.
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