We’re excited to announce the release of Arbona Health Hub Volume 2 Issue 2 (ISSN: 3065-5544)! This edition features a diverse array of articles written by passionate scientists, offering insights into important topics that shape today’s healthcare landscape. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in this carefully curated issue.
In this issue:
Decoding IPEX Syndrome: From FOXP3 Mutation to Immunodysregulation
by Victoria Blaiotta-Vazquez, MPH …………………………………………………………………………… 5
The War on Drugs: A Failed Strategy and the Path Forward
by Janlouis Rodríguez-Figueroa, MPH …………………………………………………………………….. 10
Antibiotic Resistance: A Growing Threat and the Search for New Solutions
by Sebastian Torres …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Xylitol: The Sugar That Fights Cavities?
by Graciela Colón-Camuñas, BSc ………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Why do females generally enter puberty earlier than males?
by Arelys A. Angueira-Laureano, BSc ………………………………………………………………………. 18
When Seconds Count: Puerto Rico’s Ongoing Emergency Healthcare Crisis
by Jan Paul Gómez-Acevedo, MS ………………………………………………………………………………. 22
Vitamin A Deficiency: Effects of Impaired Rhodopsin Regeneration on Photoreceptors
by Tiffany Fuentes-González, BSc …………………………………………………………………………….. 26
Navigating Resilience: Rethinking Puerto Rico’s Healthcare System in a Time of Transition
by MiaSara Pérez Salvá ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
Click on the image below to dive into the articles and stay informed on the latest in healthcare.

