We’re excited to announce the release of Arbona Health Hub Volume 2 Issue 1 (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:

Breaking Barriers: Pioneering Puerto Rican Women in Medicine

by Ashley Cianchini de la Sota ………………………………………………………………………………….. 4

Hormonal Changes and Heart Disease: What Women Need to Know

by Sophia I. Lopez ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10

Management and Risk Prevention for Pregnant Women with Congenital Heart Defects

by Victoria Blaiotta-Vazquez, MPH ………………………………………………………………………….. 13

More Than a Helping Hand: The Role of Nursing in the Current Healthcare System

by Adriana Díaz Ramírez …………………………………………………………………………………………. 15

Oral Health: A Key to Overall Well-Being

by Nicole Jensen Velez ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 18

The Unspoken Impact of Discrimination on Depression Symptoms among Young Adults

by Stephanie Cameron-Maldonado, BS, BA …………………………………………………………….. 22

Impact of Vitamin D on Gut Microbiome

by Iranis N. Hernández González, BSc …………………………………………………………………….. 26

Awake, Aware, and Silent: The Medical Mystery of Locked-in Syndrome

by  Deyaneira M. Gonzalez Rodriguez ……………………………………………………………………. 29

The Impact of Microplastics on Public Health

by Jossette M. Medina Germán ……………………………………………………………………………….. 33

Click on the image below to dive into the articles and stay informed on the latest in healthcare.