This week's topics include the impact of lipoprotein A, frailty as a predictor of dementia, a diabetes medicine in kidney stones and gout, and the impact of multiple chronic medical conditions on hospitalization and death.

Dr. Salma Elwazeer is one of two dentists appointed to Association for Prevention Teaching and Research’s National Task Force.

The Journal of Neurogastroenterology & Motility highlights a successful study of the MoPill wireless capsule, investigated by Texas Tech Health El Paso researchers

Mariela Lane, M.D., an assistant professor and clinical assistant professor at Texas Tech Health El Paso, has been appointed to the Strategic Educators Enhancement Fellowship (SEEF).

Seven distinguished researchers from Texas Tech Health El Paso have been recognized on Stanford University/Elsevier’s prestigious World’s Top 2% of Scientists List.

Goal of $3.1 million research project is to promote the development of non-opioid therapies.

Dr. Kazue Okajima received a grant to research the effectiveness of blood-thinning treatments in Hispanic heart patients.

The grant provides up to $8,500 for SARP projects undertaken by students mentored by Foster School of Medicine Faculty.

The Office of Research invites researchers to submit their abstracts for the 16th Annual Research Symposium at Texas Tech Health El Paso.

The January 2024 Department of Pathology newsletter is now available for download.

Gastroparesis patient Patrick Ellis’s quality of life transformed, thanks to a treatment developed by TTUHSC El Paso gastroenterologists Irene Sarosiek, M.D., and Richard McCallum, M.D.

TTUHSC El Paso is launching its own Cureus Journal of Medical Science channel where our residents, fellows, students, and faculty members can submit their work for publication.