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El Periodico USA Community News October 21, 2024

Texas’ order to ask hospital patients’ citizenship status renews focus on the state’s large uninsured

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune “Texas’ order to ask hospital patients’ citizenship status renews focus on the state’s large
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El Periodico USA Featured October 16, 2024

Reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes may help prevent worsening back pain

Jessica Freeborn Back pain is a common experience that can be chronic and lead to challenges in living everyday life.
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El Periodico USA Community News October 16, 2024

Researchers Fully Map Neural Connections of the Fruit Fly Brain

NIH-supported milestone will advance understanding of brain processes in larger animals A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of
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El Periodico USA Community News October 12, 2024

UT Health RGV cancer expert advises early detection and care for breast cancer

By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women worldwide, with an estimated one in
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El Periodico USA Community News October 12, 2024

Focusing on Mental Health this October

October is filled with a focus on mental health education and depression awareness.  The entire month is filled with sharing
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El Periodico USA Community News October 10, 2024

Graduate Medical Education physicians’ impact on healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley

UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates new residency program graduates By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga The UTRGV School of Medicine recently celebrated the
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El Periodico USA Community News October 10, 2024

Fifth PACT cohort admitted to Physician Assistant early assurance program

By Victoria Brito Morales The fifth cohort of the Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT) at UTRGV has begun its
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El Periodico USA Community News October 5, 2024

Early vaccination as defense against new flu season

Texas Influenza Awareness Day is today, and DSHS recommends Texans get vaccinated against flu as soon as possible to protect
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El Periodico USA Featured October 4, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month is about more than pink ribbons. While some feel inspired, many people living with breast cancer feel like
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El Periodico USA Community News October 4, 2024

Dr. Eduardo Martinez del Campo, neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumor and skull base surgery

DHR Health, the largest physician-owned hospital in the United States, proudly serving the Rio Grande Valley since 1997, is pleased
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