Category: Education

Management and Risk Prevention for Pregnant Women with Congenital Heart Defects

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN: 3065-5544). There are many physiologic changes that have an effect on the cardiovascular system during pregnancy such as hemodynamic alterations, hypercoagulability, increased cardiac output and oxygen demand, vasodilation, etc. (Morton, 2021). As cardiovascular disease is one of the main indirect contributors to… Read More Management and Risk Prevention for Pregnant Women with Congenital Heart Defects

Victoria Blaiotta-Vazquez, MPHLeave a comment

Hormonal Changes and Heart Disease: What Women Need to Know

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN: 3065-5544). Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. According to the American Heart Association’s latest statistics, 40.3% of cardiovascular deaths are caused by coronary heart disease. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a major causes of coronary… Read More Hormonal Changes and Heart Disease: What Women Need to Know

Sophia I. LópezLeave a comment

Breaking Barriers: Pioneering Puerto Rican Women in Medicine

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 2 Issue 1 (ISSN: 3065-5544). In the early 20th century, Puerto Rico (PR) had recently been acquired by the United States of America (USA) as part of the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish-Cuban-American War of 1898. Puerto Ricans faced new opportunities and challenges as they… Read More Breaking Barriers: Pioneering Puerto Rican Women in Medicine

Ashley Cianchini de la SotaLeave a comment

Understanding Congenital Aural Atresia: Causes and Treatments

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 1 Issue 2 (ISSN: 3065-5544). The external acoustic meatus, also known as the external auditory canal, is a structure found in the external part of the ear that serves to connect the outside world to the middle ear and acts as a passageway for sound waves… Read More Understanding Congenital Aural Atresia: Causes and Treatments

Roberto A. Oliveras MeléndezLeave a comment

Understanding the Role of AGEs and sRAGE in Diabetes: Insights from Recent Research

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 1 Issue 2 (ISSN: 3065-5544). Hello! Welcome back to the AGEs series. This is the third entry for this series, where we focus on understanding what are Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) and discuss novel research findings on this topic. If you have missed our past… Read More Understanding the Role of AGEs and sRAGE in Diabetes: Insights from Recent Research

Marcel A. de Jesús VegaLeave a comment

Why Do We Die of Cancer? A Brief Overview of the Pathophysiology of Cancer

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 1 Issue 2 (ISSN: 3065-5544). People often talk about cancer and the ruthless, painful, and terrifying disease it can be. With incidences in the USA of 440.5 per 100,000 men and women per year (National Institute of Cancer, 2017-2021). According to the World Health Organization, “in… Read More Why Do We Die of Cancer? A Brief Overview of the Pathophysiology of Cancer

Ángel R. Ocasio-GraciaLeave a comment

Breastfeeding’s Role in Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 1 Issue 2 (ISSN: 3065-5544). Breast feeding is vital for the nutrition and immune system development of the newborn. To fulfill this function, breast tissue undergoes processes of differentiation or “activation” at the histological level to begin the production of breast milk and develop the necessary… Read More Breastfeeding’s Role in Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Jan Paul Villanueva MedinaLeave a comment

Impact of Video Games on the Development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 1 Issue 2 (ISSN: 3065-5544). People of all ages, from children to adults, have engaged in video games in one way or another. The wide range of genres offers something for every preference, from classic board games to immersive battlefield simulations. Video games have become a… Read More Impact of Video Games on the Development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Adrián A. Almodóvar DíazLeave a comment

Understanding Glioblastoma for Effective Brain Cancer Treatment Strategies

Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor with a poor prognosis, but certain patients survive longer than average, possibly due to distinct molecular and clinical characteristics. Developing treatments targeting these unique features, such as IDH mutations and MGMT methylation, may improve outcomes. Immunotherapy and advanced imaging techniques also show promise for future treatment innovation.… Read More Understanding Glioblastoma for Effective Brain Cancer Treatment Strategies

Javier A Velázquez González1 Comment