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Sudden cardiac arrest is a critical emergency where the heart unexpectedly stops beating. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, it strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teenagers. Sudden cardiac arrest leads to death in minutes if the person doesn't get help right away. Ron Banister, M.D., is vice chairman of anesthesiology and associate professor at TTUHSC. Dr. Banister talks to us about sudden cardiac arrest and explains what happens when sudden cardiac arrest occurs and the impact on the body and organs. He shares survival rates and helps puts the number of deaths into perspective and how accessible, low cost defibrillators can help save lives.

Experience the journey of Kyle Johnson, from his early days in cardiac intensive care to shaping the future of healthcare through medical simulation education. As he sits down at the SIM Cafe, our esteemed guest and pioneer in simulation, the Executive Director of the TTUHSC simulation program, takes us on a riveting exploration of how virtual environments are revolutionizing healthcare training. Through his eyes, we witness the pedagogical evolution from a mere fascination with simulation tech to creating impactful educational experiences, with mentorship tales and his pursuit of a PhD adding depth to his narrative.Step into the virtual resuscitation room with us, where ethical quandaries and critical decision-making collide, pushing the boundaries of professional collaboration. This episode vividly recounts an online simulation that affected all involved, emphasizing not just the technological prowess but the human touch behind these scenarios. The integral role of simulation operations teams in crafting such profound learning moments is brought to light, highlighting their artistry in merging narrative and education to forge truly immersive experiences.Finally, peel back the curtain to reveal the meticulous planning that goes into orchestrating the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) 2025. Uncover the committee's responsibilities, from theme selection to the orchestration of unforgettable conference experiences, and consider the lasting impact of a culture rooted in feedback. By fostering this environment in training, we're cultivating a new generation of healthcare professionals who not only expect but demand high-quality communication in the service of patient care. Join us, absorb the wisdom, and be part of the continuous evolution of medical simulation education.Innovative SimSolutions.Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

It's the season to say "thanks," but expressing your gratitude daily could help improve your health. Our guest for this episode is Natalie Scanlon, Ph.D. She graciously accepted our invitation to come back and tell us the benefits of gratitude on our mental and physical health. Dr. Scanlon encourages us to practice gratitude and mindfulness and see if you start to notice any difference. Dr. Scanlon, is a clinical psychologist in the department of psychiatry at TTUHSC. 

How can parents and guardians and college students themselves make sure their first year of higher education is a fun yet safe and productive experience? Our guest for this episode is David Edwards, M.D., medical director for TTUHSC's Student Health Services,  and associate professor of Sports Medicine in the School of Medicine. Dr. Edwards talks to us about physical and mental changes experienced by typical college students as well as how substances such as caffeine, alcohol and drugs affect development. He also gives us advice on managing stress, getting enough sleep and how to recognize when a student needs help. 

"The table is long, and there are plenty of seats" says Mayra Morales, Senior Director of the Office of Global Health & Societies at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso, Texas, as she refers to the welcoming and culturally responsive campus and El Paso  community.  "We open up seats for individuals to be inclusive. That's how we learn. That's how we provide better understanding for everyone."We celebrate the 12th Annual Cultural Competence Conference on August 4th. This EDUCATIONAL EVENT is designed for all health care professionals and community organization staff. Students, staff, and faculty from all four schools, as well as physicians and residents from the clinics are welcome to attend. Members from the local general academic university and sister university in Lubbock are also invited.The OBJECTIVE is to enhance interpersonal interactions within our health care system and ensure that services are delivered to the community in a culturally humane manner.This EPISODE of the Inclusive Enterprise Podcast, Mayra is my guest. She shares the conference history, its impact over the years and progress of the Diversity and Inclusion Council led by Dr. Charmaine A. Martin who is Chair on the Council.Dr. Martin is also Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Interim Dean of Student Affairs with the Foster School of Medicine and has received the prestigious Profiles in Diversity Journal 2022 Black Leadership Award.Mayra also highlights the theme of Allyship with her advice on cultural competence, inclusive leadership and what makes the university and El Paso Community so special. A unique place to live, learn, grow, and contribute to a vibrant community.I am honored to be invited to be the Keynote Speaker as we build on cultural competence to explore inclusive leadership; redefining leadership through the lens of inclusion, innovation, creativity and belonging.I am exicted and look forward to this important educational event supporting lifelong learning and quality patient care.To LEARN more and register click this link.https://www.techtalkelpaso.com/events/12th-annual-cultural-competence-conferenceVisit the TTUHSC's El Paso instagram site and bio link for additional informationhttps://www.instagram.com/ttuhscep/  https://lnk.bio/ttuhscepWith Gratitude and Thanks to the Planning Committee for the Opportunitiy to Make a Contribution, to Share, Learn, and Grow.Inclusive Leaders Group

June is National Men's Health Month and our guests for this episode talked to us about testosterone. Pranav Sharma, M.D., division chief of urologic oncology, and clinical medical director and Melissa Bowyer, APRN, both in the Bernhard Mittemeyer Clinic at TTUHSC, explained what testosterone is and what it does and doesn't do, what causes low testosterone, what happens when someone starts testosterone replacement and what the process is before starting a patient on therapy. 

For this special episode, we invited members of our university's leadership to discuss health care and health sciences education in the past couple of years and what we can expect in the next few years as well. Guest host: TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D.Guests: Ron Cook, D.O., MBA, TTUHSC chief health officer and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine; Sherry Sancibrian, Grover E. Murray Professor and associate dean for accreditation for the School of Health Professions; Brandt Schneider, Ph.D., dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; Charles Seifert, Pharm.D., regional dean for the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy; and Amanda Veesart, Ph.D., R.N., associate dean for the School of Nursing. 

Shannon Herrick, M.D. is a long-time local pediatrician and the  Regional Chair and Associate Professor for the Amarillo Pediatric Administration at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, which has just opened a new pediatrics clinic in southwest Amarillo. In this conversation with host Jason Boyett, Herrick shares how she ended up in Amarillo after growing up in San Antonio, how she balances a medical practice with her educational and administrative duties at TTUHSC, and the impact of the pandemic—then and now—on her work as a pediatrician. This episode is sponsored by Amarillo Hearing Clinic and SKP Creative. Get tickets for the Hey Amarillo 300th Episode Live Show on May 5, 2023.

Acne can be a problem for us, including adults. What should you do if you get a pimple or an acne flare-up? Michelle Tarbox, M.D., is a dermatologist at Texas Tech Physicians and an associate professor at TTUHSC. Dr. Tarbox explains how acne forms, why we get it, how to treat it and what to do if we get a pimple right before an important event.

Be prepared before hitting the trails and know what to do in case of an emergency or how to avoid finding yourself in an emergency situation. Brian Kendall, M.D., emergency medicine, is a clinical assistant professor and clerkship director at TTUHSC. He shares with us what he packs in his first aid kit, how to avoid the most common injury and what to do in case of an emergency. 

Loving yourself and setting boundaries is important for your mental health and well-being. If you struggle with that, Alan Korinek, Ph.D., has helpful advice. Dr. Korinek is the managing director for the TTUHSC Employee Assistance Program and program of assistance for TTUHSC students. He reminds us consistency is important when it comes to setting boundaries.

It's always a good time to think about your heart health, even if you're young and active. This episode's guest is Scott Shurmur, M.D., Texas Tech physicians, cardiologist and Division Chief of Cardiology at TTUHSC. Dr. Shurmur talks to us about heart disease, what effect certain drugs can have on the heart, why younger people could be at risk for heart disease and why knowing your family history of heart disease is important.

It doesn't have to be the start of the year for you to resolve to exercise more or spend more time with your family. According to experts, it's better if you combine both activities--spend time being physically active with your family. Tammy Camp, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians pediatrician and former Texas Pediatric Society president,  and Suzana Jensen, D.O., TTUHSC pediatric resident and former student athlete, not only recommend that you exercise with your children, they tell us how they benefited from staying active with their kids. Both also have recommendations for those with disabilities and staving off burnout or problems of overuse. 

This time of year can be stressful for many of us for several reasons. Alan Korinek, Ph.D.,  licensed marriage and family therapist and  managing director for the TTUHSC Employee Assistance Program and program of assistance for TTUHSC students, suggests we set boundaries and advocate for ourselves in order to keep the stress at a manageable level. This is the last podcast for the year and we will return in January 2023. Have a happy and save holiday break!

This time of year can bring lots of joy as well as heartache, both of which could trigger someone who is in recovery for addiction. Christopher Townsend, Ph.D., assistant professor at TTUHSC, is a licensed clinical addiction specialist and director of the Your Life Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic at the TTUHSC. Dr. Townsend tells us what those in recovery can do to help them navigate possible triggers and how their friends and family can support them. 

The cooler weather marks the return of respiratory illnesses so make sure you stay healthy by getting your vaccines and boosters! TTUHSC School of Medicine Dean Dr. Steven L. Berk and Dr. Ron Cook, TTUHSC chief health officer, are the guests for this episode. They explain why it's important to get your boosters and vaccines, when we should schedule an appointment with our primary care provider if you're not feeling well and what other illnesses or injuries to look out for this time of year.

A very special panel interview of the Faculty Factory is on tap for our listeners this week. Our guests today come to us from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) El Paso and Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock. This is the first ever panel interview since our show's inception in 2019. We could not have selected a better trio! Our esteemed colleagues this week on the Faculty Factory include:   Sanja Kupesic, MD, PhD. Dr. Kupesic is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Dean for Faculty Development with TTUHSC. Zuber Mulla, PhD, CPH, FACE. Dr. Mulla is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Assistant Dean for Faculty Development with TTUHSC. Valerie Paton, PhD. Dr. Paton is Professor of Higher Education with Texas Tech University. She is co-appointed to both TTUHSC and TTU. This is Dr. Mulla's second time visiting us on the Faculty Factory Podcast while Drs. Kupesic and Paton are first timers on the program. We are enthused to welcome them with open arms to our community! If you would like to check out Dr. Mulla's first podcast appearance with us, you can listen to it here: https://facultyfactory.org/a-faculty-factory-interview-with-zuber-mulla-phd-cph-face/ As mentioned in today's podcast, the Impact of a Faculty Development Course on Promotion at a Health Sciences Center article can be found here: https://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1327&context=mjm Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Learn to manage anger in a healthy way. Alan Korinek, Ph.D., licensed marriage and family therapist and managing director for the TTUHSC employee assistance program and program of assistance for students, gives us tips on how to manage our anger. 

TTUHSC President Dr. Lori Rice-Spearman recently announced that the university received the Carnegie Classification of a Very High Research Activity University among special focus four-year institutions. TTUHSC Senior Vice President of the Office of Research and Innovation Lance McMahon, Ph.D., is our guest for this episode. He explains what this newly announced classification means to the university, the type of research being done at TTUHSC, how it's funded and how undergraduate and graduate students are involved in research too. 

The number of US adults who identify as LGBTQ+ has increased—double the percentage from 2012, according to a new poll released by Gallup.What this means for their health care is the topic for this episode. Guest Dr. Kelly Bennett, a family medicine physician at Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor at TTUHSC, talked to us about important health issues for people who identify as LGBTQ+ as well as explaining the acronym, the use of pronouns and how to find a primary care provider.

Today we have two very special guest on the podcast, Sandra Cobos and Eric Cisneros from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso (TTUHSC)! Sandra is with Pasos Para Prevenir Cancer and Eric is with the Border Coalition for Fitness, both programs aimed at improving the health of the people in El Paso at TTUHSC. Tune in to hear Harry talk to Sandra and Eric about the different walking challenges the Border Coalition will be having throughout the year, how the Pasos Para Prevenir Cancer program is providing information to our community about preventing cancer, and how walking in general is good for our health and can even help prevent some cancers later on in life. Register for the Walk the Walk walking challenge coming up this April at : https://flow.page/ttuhscepbcf And find more information on this and other challenges at: ELPASOWALKINGCHALLENGE@TTUHSC.EDU 915-215-5372 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message

We're ending American Heart Month with a look another look at the heart, specifically learning to deal with heartache. Giving us insight and advice on how to deal with conflict with our partners, family members and ourselves is licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Alan Korinek, managing director for the TTUHSC Employee Assistance Program and program of assistance for TTUHSC students.

This week we sit down with Michael Evans, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, Dean of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing.  Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a spotlight on the profession of nursing. Dr. Evans shares how that has affected nursing students and enrollment in nursing programs for TTU.  For more information on Texas Tech's School of Nursing GO HERE

Diabetes is a long-lasting health condition that affects how our body turns food into energy. Who is at risk? What are some changes you can do now avoid being diagnosed or if you have been, what can you do to keep it under control? Here to talk to us more about diabetes is Dr. Shaili Felton, endocrinologist with Texas Tech Physicians and TTUHSC associate professor.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Kelly Bennett, a family medicine physician at Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor at TTUHSC. Dr. Bennett talked to us about seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a form of depression that's common during this time of year in the northern hemisphere when the days get shorter and we're exposed to less sunlight. Dr. Bennett also talked to us about good sleeping habits and why it's important for our health that we get proper rest.

At a time when the COVID pandemic continues, and cities such as Sydney and Melbourne remain locked down, Gilbert Berdine MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center shares his views on lockdowns and vaccine mandates with show host Gene Tunny. Toward the end of the episode, the conversation turns towards Dr Berdine's thoughts on vaping regulations. About this episode's guest - Gilbert G. Berdine MDAssociate Professor of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TXFaculty Affiliate, Free Market Institute, Lubbock, TXDr. Berdine earned his B.S. degrees in chemistry and life sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA and his M.D. degree from Harvard University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. He completed residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary Diseases at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (now called Brigham and Women's Hospital) in Boston, MA.Dr. Berdine was a faculty member at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio from 1983-1989. He was in the private practice of medicine from 1989-2009 when he returned to academia as a faculty member of TTUHSC.Dr. Berdine's current teaching activities include lecturer for the respiratory blocks in the 1st year Major Organ Systems course and the 2nd year Systems Disorders 1 course. His clinical duties include staff attending physician for the inpatient Pulmonary Consult Service, inpatient Internal Medicine Floor Service, and the outpatient Pulmonary Fellow Clinic. He also sees patients in the Pulmonary Clinic for Texas Tech Physicians.Dr. Berdine's research interests include the application of Austrian Economics to health care delivery and consumption. Dr. Berdine has published articles on these topics in peer reviewed journals and is a contributor to the Mises Daily Wire and the American Institute of Economic Research.Contact: gilbert.berdine@ttuhsc.eduLinks relevant to the conversationCOVID-19 Vaccines and the Delta Variant – AIER article by Gilbert Berdine MDLockdowns of Young People Lead to More Deaths from Covid-19 – AIER article by Gilbert Berdine MDCovid Misclassification: What Do the Data Suggest? – AIER article by Gilbert Berdine MDSometimes hesitancy is justified by Gilbert Berdine MDVaping Laws and the Treachery of Good Intentions by Gilbert Berdine MDEP100 – Incentivizing Vaccinations or Cash for JabsCorrespondence from Dr Berdine on COVID mortality ratesFollowing the recording, Dr Berdine provided the following clarification regarding COVID-19 mortality in the USA to show host Gene Tunny:...the mortality rate has a range of over 1000:1 depending on your age. The average mortality is heavily determined by the number of people over age 80 in the population. Based on latest census data and current CDC figures for COVID deathshttps://www.census.gov/data/tables/2019/demo/age-and-sex/2019-age-sex-composition.htmlhttps://data.cdc.gov/NCHS/Provisional-COVID-19-Deaths-by-Sex-and-Age/9bhg-hckuMortality expressed as 1/mortality : Age: MortalityUnder 5: 124,1265 to 14: 283,02715 to 24: 32,46125 to 34: 7,85035 to 44: 2,84545 to 54: 1,08755 to 64: 47565 to 74: 21375 to 84: 8785 +: 31Cumulative AgeUnder 5: 124,126Under 15: 199,917Under 25: 64,258Under 35: 20,120Under 45: 8,681Under 55: 3,880So, for 35 and younger, the cumulative mortality including the overcounting is less than 1/10,000. If one looks at annual mortality, the figure  for Under 45 including overcounting is likely less than 1/10,000. If one adjusts modestly for overcounting, the  figure for Under 55 is likely less than 1/10,000.Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com. Economics Explored is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.

Welcome to our new name--Texas Tech Health Check. Our new name reflects our goal to bring you evidence based health advice. Guests for this episode are TTUHSC Executive Vice President and Dean of the School of Medicine, Steven L. Berk, M.D., and Ron Cook, D.O., TTUHSC chief health officer and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine and Lubbock Health Authority. Topics: COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots, who should get a vaccine, when we can expect vaccines for young children and what we can do for frontline workers to show our appreciation.

- VALUES-BASED CULTURE DESIGNED BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE -Darrin D'Agostino, Provost / Chief Academic Officer-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center & Steve Sosland, Vice Chancellor for Leader & Culture Development – Texas Tech System.Texas Tech is implementing a values-based culture providing leader development throughout the system's five universities beginning with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. TTUHSC's Provost Darrin D'Agnostino is championing the journey throughout the institution's campuses in six Texas cities. Steve Sosland is facilitating the journey for all five universities located across Texas impacting over 75,000 students, faculty and staff.Tune in to hear how their personal stories WHY this was paramount to them personally and professionally.TPOVS:- Purpose is when you influence the lives of those who will transform the lives of others. Values based culture is the conduit of that. - Values come from lessons learned growing up hard. - Watch people long enough and their behaviors tell it all. - The problem with common sense is it's not common practice. - Build trust first – then you can get results. - To have a values-based culture, focus on core values that already exist – from everyone.- Wisdom is scar tissue. If we're not learning from our mistakes, we're not learning.- Ego untampered is arrogance. - Leaders + Followers creates Movement.

As a professor and program director at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing in Lubbock, Texas, Lisa Campbell believes strongly in the power of getting an education and constantly striving to learn more. As an award-winning registered nurse and health leader with over 34 years of experience in healthcare, Lisa has a wealth of knowledge to share with us.  Today she tells us how her natural desire to help older people led her to follow in her mother's footsteps in choosing nursing as a career, and how her daughter has now done the same. She discusses her role at TTUHSC School of Nursing, the importance of coaching and mentorship within healthcare, and advice to younger people wanting to pursue a career in public health. Hear about her passion for social justice, her concerns about the equity of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the need for policy change, and the problem of the wage gap between people of color and white earners in healthcare. Find out about the importance of listening, being present, and really assessing the need in a situation instead of assuming that you know what a person or community needs. For all this and a wealth of other wisdom, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Why Lisa would choose flying as her superpower.How Lisa followed in her mother's footsteps when she chose a career in nursing. Lisa's role at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. How the motto used by Nelson Mandela on Robben Island “Each one, teach one” has influenced Lisa. The story of a particularly exciting day in Lisa's work: Doctor Nursing Practice Symposium.   What she loves most about her current role: setting students up for success.Lisa's concerns about equity in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.  Advice to younger people wanting to pursue a career in public health: volunteer at a non-profit. One of the most rewarding moments in Lisa's career as a geriatric nurse practitioner. The importance of listening, being mindful of being present, and other tips from Lisa.Being well organized, self-awareness, and other things that have helped Lisa succeed. The best piece of advice Lisa has ever been given: get an education and strive to learn more.Why nurses need to really assess a situation and not assume that they know what a community needs in order to meet people where they are. The best compliment she has received in her career: being called the “mother of the community.”Lisa's passion for social justice and bridging the wage gap between people of color and white earners in healthcare.How Lisa stays mentally and physically healthy. Lisa thanks people for the work they've done during the pandemic.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:LinkedInTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of NursingUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee2020 ANCC Certified Nurse AwardYahoo Article - Biden-Harris's COVID-19 Task ForceSeven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen

In this week's Inside Med Admissions, Dr. Wright leads a panel discussing secondary applications with several med school associate deans from TTUHSC and VCOM.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. Dr. Sarah Mallard Wakefield, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, explains how the procedure works. Also hear a first-hand account from a patient who was treated with TMS.

In this episode, which was recorded on Dec. 9, 2020, Dr. Afzal Siddiqui, researcher and Grover E. Murray Distinguished Professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, gives us a close look at vaccines—how they are developed, how they work and what we can expect from the new COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Siddiqui’s passion for vaccines isn’t limited to his work. His son and his daughter, both physicians and frontline workers, are expected to be among the first ones receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

In this episode, part 2 on vaccines, TTUHSC School of Medicine Dean Steven Berk tells us about the COVID-19 vaccines, the reasons why someone would choose to get vaccinated and explains how herd immunity works.

Nurse and lactation consultant Dr. Jeannette Crenshaw joins us in this episode to discuss breastfeeding, not just during the pandemic, but during normal times as well. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding AAP https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/default.aspx Breastfeeding resources for mothers and families and FAQs http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/faqs Breastfeeding resources from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/index.htm COVID and breastfeedinghttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/duration-isolation.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/contraindications-to-breastfeeding.html

We celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine joining TMDSAS! Dr. Perry shares some excellent insights for applicants curious about attending medical school in El Paso and some exciting news on the horizon as the campus continues to grow and serve the State of Texas. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for professional school, and receive information directly from TMDSAS/TXHES, professional schools and advisors. The TMDSAS Hub is open to all applicants.  The TMDSAS Non-Traditional Applicants group is open to all applicants who identify themselves as non-traditional. If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, reach us at podcast@tmdsas.com. Inside Health Education is a proud affiliate of the MededMedia network.

This episode’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Phy, professor in the TTUHSC School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. With September being polycystic ovary syndrome (PSOC) awareness month and PCOS affecting 1 out of 10 women of childbearing age, Dr. Phy explains the symptoms and complications and how to talk to your primary care physician about PCOS.PCOS Study InformationEmail: jennifer.phy@ttuhsc.eduDeadline: Sept. 20, 2020PCOS-Diet Website

As we experience new situations and uncertainty during the pandemic, Dr. Nancy Trevino, director, Texas Tech Mental Health Initiative, reminds everyone to not be so hard on themselves and others. She also offers tips on how adults and children can ease into wearing masks and what the alternatives are, and what we can do if we find ourselves feeling blue. Sources named in this episode: Starcare Mental Health Crisis Line: 806-740-1414 Toll Free: 800-687-7581Suicide Prevention Apphttps://my3app.org/

We're excited to welcome the admissions team from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso - Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine to reveal everything that's gone into establishing the first new dental school in Texas in decades. Recorded live on Facebook on May 28, 2020. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for professional school, and receive information directly from TMDSAS/TXHES, professional schools and advisors. The TMDSAS Hub is open to all applicants.  The TMDSAS Non-Traditional Applicants group is open to all applicants who identify themselves as non-traditional. If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, reach us at podcast@tmdsas.com. Inside Health Education is a proud affiliate of the MededMedia network.

In Part 1, TTUHSC School of Medicine Dean Dr. Steven L. Berk explain how masks trap the coronavirus and protect others. Part 2 of our mask series looks at how wearing a mask in public affects those around you—not only physically but socially. Dr. Jeff Dennis, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health in the TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will give us the public health aspect to wearing masks.

Should you wear a mask in public? How does it relate to your health and those around you? That’s the topic for our two-part series on masks. In this episode, TTUHSC School of Medicine Dean Steven L. Berk will uncover the science behind the masks. Dr. Berk is also TTUHSC executive vice president and an infectious disease physician.

Part two of our interview with Dr. Sarah Wakefield, chair of the department of psychiatry at TTUHSC School of Medicine. Part one focused on children’s mental health and why good and open communication with your children is important. In part two, Dr. Wakefield tells us how to deal with anxiety, especially in the era of the 24-hour news cycle, why it’s OK to show your child you have different emotions, and also show that you can cope with your emotions, how children and adults can use a transitional object to deal with change, gives us tips on what to do to improve our overall well-being, including self-care and addresses the stigma surrounding depression and why people should seek help.

This is part one of our interview with Dr. Sarah Wakefield, chair of the department of psychiatry, TTUHSC School of Medicine. She explains how to build good and open communication with your children and the difference between fixing things for your child and showing them support. Dr. Wakefield also tells us her thoughts on screen time and social media and why it’s OK to let your child get bored.

In our first episode, Texas Tech University System Chancellor Dr. Tedd Mitchell shares his leadership and work styles, how he empowers people do their best and how he almost practiced law instead of medicine. Dr. Mitchell also gives us an insight into the "magic pill" that keeps him healthy and can work for us too.This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek immediate medical advice from your physician or health care provider before starting a new health care regimen or for questions regarding your health or medical condition.

In the next few days, we’ll be launching a health and wellness podcast, On the Mend. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center experts in health care will share advice and reminders to help us stay healthy—mentally and physically.

On this episode of Sharing Sweat Equity our guest is Dr. Andrea Tawney, Vice Chancellor for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Office of Institutional Advancement. We discuss everything from grant writing, to going from the Air Force to working with universities, and how Dr. Tawney and her family fell in love with El Paso.

Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Chancellor of the Texas Tech System and President of the Health Sciences Center, talks with us about the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and the newly approved Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo.    TTUHSC has been serving the needs of Panhandle for over two decades.  The future TTU Veterinary School is slated to be built and open classes in 2021. More about TTUHSC: CLICK HERE More about the TTU Vet School: CLICK HERE

This is a special episode because it is with a friend of mine; Brent Magers, CEO of Texas Tech Physicians and Executive Associate Dean.    If your interested in going to Tech, listen up! Maybe you will learn what they look for! We dive into his journey through healthcare and some of the changes he is seeing being in the front lines of our physician training!   

Samples from nonhuman primates make up the tissue bank at the SNPRC. In the Hixon Hospital, drawers upon drawers hold thousands of animal tissue samples. Protected in wax, this collection is a valuable resource for Texas Biomed scientists and researchers at other institutions that participate in a tissue sharing program. Scientists who wrote a recent article published in the Journal of Medical Primatology titled “Papio Spp. Colon microbiome and its link to obesity in pregnancy” used tissue samples from the Southwest National Primate Research Center to test a hypothesis: Are there changes in the kinds of bacteria found in obese animals versus normal weight animals? Could those differences influence the outcome of pregnancy? Obese women at are increased risk of a number of pregnancy complications including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and the need for a cesarean delivery. Edward Dick, Jr., D.V.M., is a veterinary pathologist at the SNPRC who is one of the authors of the article. He explains “the microbiome is a new research area that’s being studied extensively in humans, but no one had really looked at the baboon to see how it compares to the human. This was the first attempt to do that.” Edward Dick, Jr., D.V.M. The colon microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes. It plays an important role in health, including digestion and immunities. The SNPRC tissue bank provided samples of gut microbiome from four obese pregnant baboons and four normal weight pregnant baboons.  These were evaluated by researchers from the College of Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. When comparing the samples, scientists noted some differences. For instance, the population of one certain bacterium was increased ten-fold in the obese baboons. Antibodies to this particular bacterium have been associated with metabolic disturbances and insulin resistance in people. On the flip side, two other bacteria used to help ferment carbohydrates and metabolize fatty acids were reduced in the obese baboons. The question is whether differences in the colon microbiome could make a difference in the outcome of pregnancy. The short answer is that it’s possible. Much more research needs to be conducted. The study concludes “changes in the gut microbiome in pregnant obese animals open the venue for dietary manipulation in pregnancy.” If this proves to be the case, researchers may be able to come up with a suitable target for microbiome-related intervention during pregnancy. Thousands of slides are stores in drawers at the SNPRC. The article also acknowledges “the help and dedication of the many excellent animal caretakers, technicians, and veterinarians of the Southwest National Primate Research Center.” Obesity is a public health concern in the U.S. and around the world. Since the children of obese mothers have a risk of future obesity and heart disease, this kind of research into underlying factors that might be controlled during pregnancy is important. Dr. Dick says this collaborative research project is a good example of the power of banked tissue for biomedical research. The SNPRC has samples with records on diagnoses that go all the way back to 1988. Dr. Schlabritz-Lutsevich (Associate Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at the Permian Basin) is the Principal Investigator, senior and corresponding author on this study.  Study was funded by UTHSCSA, UTHSC and TTUHSC. Dr. Schlabritz-Lutsevich worked closely with the group of Dr. Peter Nathanielsz, who provided continuous support. She assembled the interdisciplinary team, which included Dr. Karen Nelson – the first scientists, who published first microbiome study in 2006, Dr. Christopher Rensing – University of Denmark (in addition to other authors). The help of Dept. of Pathology SNPRC was critical for this research, especially Dr. Edward Dick and Dr. Gene Hubbard. Dr.

In this episode we briefly touch on the basics of UTI. After this you will be able to differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated UTI, diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy. Please let us know what you think in the comment section.Regards,OG+AI

Hey Guys.Today we are going to discuss about cellulitis.We will be talking about clinical diagnosis, micro, imaging, and treatment.Please let us know of any suggestions you may have, and if your are a med student or resident at TTUHSC at the Permian Basin and want to be part of one of our episodes, send us a email to: residenttalk@gmail.com.

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Ximena Solis-Wever, now studying medicine at TTUHSC, made a strong impression as a microbiology student in the College of Arts and Sciences. Not only committed to her coursework, Solis-Wever was also involved in undergraduate research since her freshman year. She worked in Professor Dimitri Pappas' lab and later wrote an honors senior thesis regarding oxygen deprivation of heart tissue cells for use in modeling heart attacks. Some of Solis-Wever's other work in Pappas' lab has been published in Analytical Chemistry, Lab on a Chip, and The Analyst. Giving back to her community, Solis-Wever has volunteered at the Lubbock Heart Hospital, South Plains Food Bank, and Christ the King Catholic Church, as well as tutored high school students. Also, Solis-Wever has volunteered with her father, a cardiologist, in providing medical attention to people in Guatemala.