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Obesity in Puerto Rico: Metabolic Syndrome and its Implications for Surgical Care 

Introduction  The San Juan Metropolitan Area (SJMA) of Puerto Rico has a remarkably high prevalence of overweight and obesity (77.4%). This is substantially higher than the mainland U.S. adult population rate (68.8%). According to local data, women are more likely to have clinical obesity, while men are more likely to be overweight. This expanding public… Read More Obesity in Puerto Rico: Metabolic Syndrome and its Implications for Surgical Care 

Gabriela Alejandra Lopez, BScLeave a comment

Ankyloglossia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

This article was published on Arbona Health Hub Volume 1 Issue 1 (ISSN: 3065-5544). During our studies of the head and neck, a notable topic discussed was ankyloglossia. While we defined ankyloglossia through its clinical presentation, our discussion did not encompass its etiology, incidence/prevalence, signs and symptoms, long-term effects, or treatment options. In class, Ankyloglossia… Read More Ankyloglossia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Sahudi Nicole Soto Rodríguez1 Comment