Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Press Releases

Published on March 5, 2025 - 17:49 GMT

Telepsychiatry Initiative in Rural Emergency Rooms Improves Care for Patients, Safety for Staff

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas faces a shortage of mental health care providers, especially in rural areas. With nearly one in five adults living with a mental illness, rural hospital emergency rooms are the primary …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:41 GMT

Physician Shares Expert Advice on Sustainable Weight Loss

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new year approaches, many set resolutions to improve their health and well-being. Weight loss is a common goal, but achieving and maintaining it can be challenging. Drew Payne, D.O …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

Texas Tech Physicians Experts Discuss Dangers and Tips on Overcoming Smoking, Vaping, Dipping Addictions

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Sara Tello, a nurse practitioner at Texas Tech Physicians specializing in treating tobacco dependency, a comprehensive treatment plan and a heavy dose of compassionate support …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 00:13 GMT

Expert Explains How Aesthetic Medicine Helps Achieve a Confident, Youthful Appearance

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aesthetic treatments, such as Botox, dermal fillers and other non-surgical procedures can help patients feel more confident and rejuvenated. Patti May, M.D., family medicine, Texas Tech …

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Published on November 6, 2024 - 22:39 GMT

The Kenneth H. Cooper Institute at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Unveiled in Dallas

The world’s largest study on measured fitness will enhance TTUHSC’s efforts to expand impactful research while advancing public health LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For more than 50 years, as a leading pioneer of …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 18:09 GMT

Cultural Traditions Can Help Your Mental Health During the Grieving Process

Cultural traditions like Day of the Dead can help people with grief and mental health LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- You don’t just lose someone once, you lose them every day, for a lifetime. — Donna Ashworth It …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 09:00 GMT

Marching Band Members Endure Physical Strain that Can Lead to Significant Risk of Injuries

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- College football season is underway, but another group of top performers is hitting the field too: band members. Just like college athletes, marching band members face a rigorous schedule …

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Published on October 30, 2024 - 09:00 GMT

Minding Your Mental Health During Election Season

Coping with Election-Related Stress, Anxiety LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now that early voting is underway and political messages are starting to increase in frequency, many are feeling the strain on their mental …

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Published on October 29, 2024 - 16:08 GMT

People with Higher Risk Factors Recommended to Get Mammograms as Early as 25

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), one in eight women overall in the United States will have a diagnosis of breast cancer sometime …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 17:04 GMT

TTUHSC’s Ahmed Investigating Cardiac Cell Regeneration

Latest Study Published in Nature Cardiovascular Research LUBBOCK, TEXAS, USA, June 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a patient is experiencing heart failure, a leading cause of death worldwide, they begin to lose healthy and functioning cardiac cells. …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 15:53 GMT

Too Much Fun in the Summer Sun Increases Skin Cancer Risks

LUBBOCK, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As people try to beat summer’s heat by wearing shorts rather than pants and swapping sneakers for sandals, they also expose themselves to more sunlight and increase the risk of developing …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 22:36 GMT

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Awarded Gold Status as a Top Military Friendly School

Recognized as Texas’s Highest Ranking Graduate School, Only Stand-Alone Health Sciences Center on the List LUBBOCK, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) was named one of the …

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Published on June 20, 2024 - 16:13 GMT

Feet First: Prioritizing Foot Health in Summer Footwear Choices

Texas Tech Physicians Foot and Ankle Surgeon Says Avoid Pain and Injuries LUBBOCK, TEXAS, USA, June 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the summer sun beckons people toward more outdoor activities, it’s crucial to remember that a person’s choice of …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 21:28 GMT

Summer's Heat Can Negatively Impact Users of Certain Prescription Drugs

LUBBOCK, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the best of circumstances, managing a treatment regimen for chronic health issues conditions can be difficult, but when the summer temperatures begin climbing, those challenges can …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 14:09 GMT

A Survivor and Advocate Shares Her Tale of Life-Saving Persistence

Women’s Health Month Highlight Gender Disparities in Heart Health Awareness LUBBOCK, TEXAS, U.S. , May 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prim Naegele had just switched seats with her teenage daughter during a road trip when she first felt pain in her chest …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 21:09 GMT

Training Future Pharmacists with a Pioneer Pathway Hybrid Program

Program first in Texas to allow students flexibility to complete degree from anywhere in the nation LUBBOCK, TEXAS, U.S., May 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy …

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Published on April 26, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

Adult-Onset Allergies Affect 25% of Population

With full-swing of spring season, allergies can cause discomfort LUBBOCK, TEXAS, USA, April 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the spring season in full swing, allergy symptoms can cause discomfort for many people. James Tarbox, M.D., an allergist at …

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Published on March 5, 2024 - 18:03 GMT

NIH Grant to Aid Rumbaugh’s Biofilm Dispersal Research

Biofilms are associated with up to 80% of infections, and their ability to stick together makes the biofilm and infection exceptionally difficult to kill. LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most chronic wound infections …

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Published on February 9, 2024 - 20:34 GMT

How to Practice Self-Care This Valentines Day

Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential for a fulfilling life LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prioritizing self-care might seem selfish, especially around Valentine’s Day and Lent, the time of year we’re reminded to …

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Published on January 24, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

How to Navigate Screen Time and Mental Health in a Digital Era

LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s world screens are all around us at work, school, and at home. Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., program director for the clinical mental health counseling program at the Texas Tech …

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