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A Case of Esophageal Plasmablastic Lymphoma with Literature Review

Mohamad Ayas, Ascension St. John's Hospital
Zayd M. Ayas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bola Nashed, Ascension St. John's Hospital
Haidy Elazzamy, Ascension St. John's Hospital
Mohammed Barawi, Ascension St. John's Hospital

A Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Newly Initiated TNF- Inhibitor Developing GPA Vasculitis- Conundrum About an Overlap or Drug-Induced Vasculitis

Jessica Marcela Daza, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Joud Enabi, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Cristine Arcilla, University of Florida Jacksonville College of Medicine
Myint Thway, University of Florida Jacksonville College of Medicine
Gurjit Kaeley, University of Florida Jacksonville College of Medicine

A Novel Technique Utilizing External Fixation for Intramedullary Total Femur Arthroplasty

Blake Martin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Matthew Hnatow, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Emma Herrera, Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi

A Presentation of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Associated Disease (MOGAD) as Optic Neuritis

Kirhyn A. Stein, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Laura Garcia, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sobia Memon, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Hernan Guanajuato, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Johanna Mora, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

A Vascular Puzzle: Identifying High-Output Heart Failure in a Patient with End-Stage Renal Disease and a Fresh Arteriovenous Fistula

Carlos Luis Alejos Aguero, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Khiem Ng, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Jennifer Rojas Huen, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Liza Salloum, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
James Stone, South Heart Clinic

Acculturation Stress and the Rise in Alcohol Use Among Latina Women in the U.S.

Carolina M. Vela, Harvard University
Noe Garza, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Ihsan Salloum, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

An Unusual Presentation of Metastatic Keratinocyte Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report

Zayd M. Ayas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
William Reckley, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kennedy Olson, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Anthony Alanis, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alejandro Aquino, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Andres Suarez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Antibodies Gone Rogue: Autoimmunity Pairs With Antibiotic Allergy

Shubhank Goyal, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jose Jonathan Loayza Pintado, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Cesar Uribe, Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Assessing awareness, knowledge, and beliefs regarding opiates and benzodiazepines and deprescribing protocols by residents at UTRGV Knapp family medicine residency program.

Ivana Y. Mangione Leon, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Adrian Sandoval
Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Gerardo Munoz-Monaco, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Assessing preparedness, attitudes, and knowledge of Knapp-UTRGV Family Medicine Residents on Geriatric nursing Home Care: Phase 1 - creation of interactive modules

Maria M. Ferreira Caceres, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Miguel A. Alvarez Silva, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Juan C. Lopez-Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Assessing the Impact of a Comprehensive Care Model on Reducing A1c Levels Compared to Primary Care Alone: A Comprehensive Study

Hector Trejo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lizette Ingle, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Karla Soberanis, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Assessing the Impact of an Educational Healthcare Competition in Enhancing Student Knowledge of Public Health

Alyssa L. Sepulveda, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ronald A. Shaju, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nura Salhadar, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brianna Guillen, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alexa Zarate, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Atypical Clinical Presentation of Murine Typhus Infection in Relative Immunosuppressed Patient in South Texas

Johanna Mora, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kirhyn Stein, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Hernan Guanajuato, Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen
Sobia Memon, Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen
Laura Garcia, Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen
Jose Campo Maldonado, Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen

Birth defect trends within Texas Public Health Region 11, 2000-2019: an analysis of Texas Department of State Health Services public data

Jonathan M. Hebert, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Miguel A. Lopez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Padmanabhan Rengasamy, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Breaking Boundaries: Unveiling a Cardiac Fistula from the Right Coronary Artery to the Sinus Venosus and from the Sinus Venosus to the Left Subclavian; A Singular Encounter

Maria Eugenia Torres Perez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Carlos Luis Alejos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Jose Romeo Villareal Calderon, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Jennifer Rojas Huen, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Kamesh Sivagnamam, Valley Baptist Medical Center

Breathe Easy: The Potential of Vitamins as Adjunct Therapy in Asthma Management

Elena Dike, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alex Zuo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Can zinc reduce the disease burden of diabetes mellitus?

Ronald Shaju, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rahnuma Ahmad, Medical College for Women and Hospital
Mohammed S. Razzaque, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Cardiac tamponade secondary to purulent pericarditis with MRSA

Jian Garcia Cruz, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Julio Perez Rodriguez, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Characterization of Alzheimer's Disease in South Asians: Analysis of cardiovascular disease prevalence as a risk factor

Ramya Kunta, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Luis A. Pena Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Maria Sophia Z. Malbas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Astrid-Ines Foamkom, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ney Alliey Rodriguez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Clearance of Recalcitrant Prosthetic Fungal Infection Utilizing Administration of Voriconazole Through Intra-articular Catheters of the Knee

Blake Martin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Matthew Hnatow, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Emma Herrera, Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi

Cocaine-Induced Left Ventricular Apical Aneurysm: A Case Report

Kennedy Olson, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
William Reckley, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Roy Kondapavuluru, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Oliverio Abarca, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Yareli Durazo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Andres Suarez Parraga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Cognitive Impairment and Hearing Loss in the Rio Grande Valley: A Retrospective Study of Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Victoria Elizondo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Antoinette Burrell, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Chantal Uzoma, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Desiree Brewer, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Naya Williams, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Erica Burrell-Walker, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kelsey Baker, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Comorbidity of Mood Disorders and Upper airway Resistance Syndrome: A Case Report

Abhishekh Pokhrel, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Alexa Lissete Zarate, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Alcides Amador, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management of Renal Tubular Acidosis Type 1: A Case Report

Cesar F. Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Roy Kondapavuluru, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Johanne Chaglasian, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nida Asif, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Fatimah Bello, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Concurrent Challenges: New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Invasive Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report

Abhishekh Pokhrel, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Alexa Lissete Zarate, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Sobia Hassan Memon, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Everardo Cobos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Cultural and Socioeconomic Determinants of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the Rio Grande Valley Community

Blake Martin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
John M. Gaddis, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jared Hensley, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Juan Lopez Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kelsey Baker, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Deciphering Tumorigenesis: Pathophysiological Roles of Reactive Oxygen Species in Glioblastoma

Maria Camila Gonzalez Tovar, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Alex Zuo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke In Young Adult Homozygous For MTHFR C667T Variant With Moderate Hyperhomocysteinemia: A Case Study

Alejandro Aquino, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Russell Wiggins, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jihoo Woo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Chelsea Chang, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Diagnostic Approaches for Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Case Report of Unusual Presentation

Edwardo Abrego II, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Laura Garcia, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Juan Ascanio, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Osiris Fernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Enhanced BMP signaling via ALK2 in osteoclasts decreases bone density in mice

Yolanda V. Gutierrez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Hiroyuki Yamaguchi, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Yuji Mishina, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Yoshihiro Komatsu, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Enhancing Diagnostic Confidence: The Impact of Ultrasound Training on Family Medicine Residents

Rachel E. Salinas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Juan Carlos Lopez Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Environmental Impact of Water and Air Contaminants on Public Health

Astrid-Ines Foamkom, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Luis A. Peña Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Maria Sophia Malbas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Esmeralda Rodriguez, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Noe Garza, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ney Alliey-Rodriguez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Evaluating AI Language Models for Patient Queries on Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

Anesu Karen Murambadoro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Victoria Elizondo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Brianna Guillen, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Matthew Hnatow, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Michael Sander, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Exploring Novel Niclosamide Derivatives for Enhanced Efficacy in Human Glioblastoma U-87 MG Cells: A SAR Investigation

Fernando Cisneros IV, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Benjamin Valdivia, South Texas College
Jihoo Woo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Shizue Mito, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Exploring the Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Redox Cancer Therapy: Unveiling New Avenues for Treatment

Fernando Cisneros IV, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alex Zuo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Gastrointestinal Bleed in the Context of Hemophilia A in an Incarcerated Patient in the Rio Grande Valley

Cameron B. Caldwell, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Hector Trejo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Andres Suaez-Parraga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Head and Neck Metastasis of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review

Taha Al Hassan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jessica Flores, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Adam Bender-Heine, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rachel A. Giese, University of Texas Health Science - San Antonio

Honey: A Natural Recipe for the Management of Pancreatic Cancer

Aun A. Bangash, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Muhammad A. Bangash, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Georgina Villanueva, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Haider Ahsan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Shiza Khan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rida Shareef, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Mudassier Ahmad, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dae J. Kim, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sahir S. Alvi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bilal B. Hafeez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Houston, We Have a Problem: Diagnostic Difficulties in the AIDS Patient with Tuberculosis Infection

Hector D. Preciado, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Maria E. Torres, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Muhammad A. Siddiqui, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Liza Salloum, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lee Gelpi, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Jose E. Campo Maldonado, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Identifying Key Predictors of Academic Achievement in a Longitudinal Medical Research Module.

Anesu Karen Murambadoro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Juan C. Lopez-Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kevin Garcia Valdez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kory Deshawn Punch, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nina Mourao, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Elias Arellano Villanueva, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Tyler Torres, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nikhilesh Anand, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bharathi Shrikanth Gadad, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Increased Risk of Stroke in Hispanic Patients with Multiple Sclerosis?: A Case Report and Literature Review on Multiple Sclerosis in the Rio Grande Valley.

Antoinette Burrell, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Chantal Uzoma, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Desiree Brewer, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Naya Williams, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Victoria Elizondo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Erica Burrell-Walker, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kelsey Baker, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma in the Rio Grande Valley: A Case Report

Miguel A. Lopez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Maria Villegas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Thomas Davis, Sagis Diagnostics

Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Electrocardiograms: A New Era in Cardiac Care

Abdel Martinez Borrego, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Eduardo Flores, South Heart Clinic Texas

Investigating neuropsychiatric symptoms in Asian subgroups with dementia using the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) database

Maria Sophia Zaraspe Malbas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Luis A. Peña Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ramya Kunta, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Astrid-Ines Foamkom, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ney Alliey-Rodriguez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Investigating the determinants of frailty: The intersection of genetics and environment in Mexican Americans from South Texas

Natasha Garcia-Rodriguez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Vincent P. Diego, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Marcio Almeida, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jacob Galan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sandra Laston, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Joanne E. Curran, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Tom Howard, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Eron Manusov, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
John Blangero, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sarah Williams-Blangero, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Investigating Therapeutic Activity of Br-Ormeloxifene (Br-ORM) against Cervical Cancer

Mohammed Sikander, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Shabnam Malik, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
John Apraku, South Dakota State University
Sonam Kumari, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Parvez Khan, Jamia Millia Islamia University
Daniel Zubieta, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Hassan Mandil, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Aditya Ganju, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bhavin Chauhan, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Maria C. Bell, Sanford Gynecological Oncology Clinic
Man Mohan Singh
Sheema Khan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Murali Yallapu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Fathi T. Halaweish, South Dakota State University
Meena Jaggi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Subhash Chauhan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Keeping People out of the Emergency Room: Will education of clinic patients on intra-facility resources decrease unnecessary ER visits?

Angelo Joseph G. Pascasio, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Juan C. Lopez Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Carolina Gomez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Literature review: Exploring the efficacy of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques in spinal fusion for degenerative spondylolisthesis

Yolanda V. Gutierrez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Blake Martin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Joshua Nwose, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Robert H. Ablove, State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College

Medicinally Privileged Natural Chalcones: Abundance, Mechanisms of Action, and Clinical Trials

Sophia M. Villa, Harvard University
Justin Z. Heckman, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Debasish Bandyopadhyay, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Metastatic Spindle cell carcinoma in a Hispanic male in south Texas: A rare case

Kashif Ali, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Elimar Gonzalez Morales, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Sriharsha Koneru, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Roque Mifuji Lira, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Cesar Gutierrez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Oyinlola O. Fasehun, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Microglia in Post-Mortem Hippocampal Brain Tissue of Male and Female Neonates after HIE

Kassandra M. Pulido, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Angela N. Viaene, The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineEdit
Amelia J. Eisch, The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineEdit
Danielle G. Barber, The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicineEdit

Molecular studies in understanding Novel Curcumin-Glucoside role in the prevention of Alpha-Synuclein aggregation in relevance to Parkinson's Disease

Natasha N. Quailes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nina Mourao, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sridhar Srinivasan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sriya Gullapalli, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Elias Arellano Villanueva, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Tyler Torres, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Meghan Whitley, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kory Deshawn Punch, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Anesu Karen Murambadoro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Blake Martin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kelsey Baker, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nikhilesh Anand, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Hansapani Rodrigo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bharathi Shrikanth Gadad, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Multifactorial Pancreatitis in a Patient with Dyslipidemia and Diabetes, Potential Role of Glyxambi: Case Report

Ivan Mogollon, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Catherine Matos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Michelle Lopez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Juan Gomez, HCA Healthcare
Juan Ortiz, HCA Healthcare
Juan Calero, HCA Healthcare
Rodrigo Lema, HCA Healthcare

Multiple Intracardiac Thrombi in a patient with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Jian Garcia Cruz, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Julio Perez Rodriguez, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Navigating Economic Constraints In The Management Of HFrEF - A Case Study of an Uninsured Patient

Vamsikalayan Borra, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Diana Othon Martinez, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Barbara Malaga-Espinoza, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Martha Solis, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Nestor Gerardo Astorga, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Prakhar Jain, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Cesar Gutierrez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

New Insights into the Mechanisms of Skeletal Muscle Atrophy in COPD

Justin D. Mills, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Hiram L. Garcia, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alex Zuo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Other Specified Anxiety Disorder in an 8-Year-Old Post-respiratory Infection: A Case Report

Michael Tran, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Alcides Amador, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Sofia Camacho Bermudez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Ormeloxifene Suppresses EMT in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Targeting β-catenin Signaling Pathway

Shabnam Malik, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Mohammed Sikander, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Daniel Zubieta, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Anyssa Rodriguez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Murali Yallapu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Meena Jaggi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Subhash C. Chauhan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery Residency Trends 2019-2023: Insights and Dynamics

Zayd M. Ayas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Michael Sander, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Juan C. Lopez Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Oxidative Stress in Leukemia: A Double-Edged Sword

Alex Zuo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Anthony L. Alanis, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Pernicious Anemia Presenting with Pancytopenia and Hemolysis: A Case Report from South Texas

Yareli Durazo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Victor Tran, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sriharsha Koneru, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Andres Suarez Parraga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Polyp puzzle, get to know your family. An unfortunate late diagnosis of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: A Case Report.

Jorge A. Aboytes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Aura Calderon, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Potential Impact of Expanded Carrier Screening on the Incidence of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Neonates

Desiree Brewer, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Richard Parad, Harvard Medical School
Yvonne Sheldon, Harvard Medical School
Francisca Coyne, Harvard Medical School

Potential Involvement of SRB1 in Type 1 Diabetes Associated Dyslipidemia: Characterizing SRB1 Antisense

Sowmya Duddu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Masami Shimizu-Albergine, University of Washington Medicine
Karin E. Bornfedlt, University of Washington Medicine

Pre-Hospital stroke time intervals in the Rio Grande Valley

Kelsey Baker, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Elio E. Garcia Sosa, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Prevalence and Economic Impact of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Medically Underserved Rio Grande Valley

John M. Gaddis, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Elias Arellano, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Ryan Bialaszewski, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Dominic Chau-Zanetti, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Tyler Torres, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Joel Wells, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Primary Combined Hepatocellular-Cholangiocarcinoma: A Case Report of an Under-Diagnosed Primary Liver Cancer

Mohamad Ayas, Ascension St. John Hospital
Saif Affas, Ascension St. John Hospital
Zayd M. Ayas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Momal Chand, Ascension St. John Hospital
Tarik Hadid, Ascension St. John Hospital

Pseudogout: A Rare Cause of Pseudoseptic Arthritis - A Case Report

Yareli Durazo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Corey Haines, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Elimar Gonzalez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brandon Cantazaro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Michael Sander, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Pulmonary fibrosis as a presentation of Short Telomere syndrome: Case report

Roy Kondapavuluru, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Jian Garcia Cruz, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Sreejith Pillai, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Andres Suarez Parraga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Racial Differences and Anatomical Risk Factors in Narrow Angle Glaucoma: Insights from Ultrasound Biomicroscopy

Michael Tran, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Karanjit Kooner, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Juan C. Lopez-Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ibrahim Saleh, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Suyash Jain, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Jefferey Hernandez, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Rapid Response: Infantile Spasms and Low-Dose Prednisolone in a Young Child with Down Syndrome

Briana Noel Cortez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Christopher Cavazos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Aaron Carrillo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brianna Woodliff, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Recovery Time of Diabetic Patients Undergoing Arthroplasties: A Literature Review

Joshua Nwose, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Yolanda V. Gutierrez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Blake Martin, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Robert H. Ablove, University of Buffalo

Recurrent Atrial Myxoma and Transient Ischemic Atack

Abdel Martinez Borrego, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Benito Moran Herrera, UMAE Hospital de Cardiología No.34. IMSS
Eduardo Flores, South Heart Clinic Texas

Revolutionizing Medical Education: Harnessing AI to Cultivate Critical Thinking Skills

Alex Zuo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Anthony L. Alanis, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Shining Light on the Invisible: Fluorescent Detection of Reactive Oxygen Species

Alex Zuo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Silent Threat: Navigating the Complex Presentation of Severe Coronary Artery Disease Despite Symptom Relief

William Reckley, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kennedy Olson, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Roy Kondapavuluru, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Yareli Durazo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Andrez Suarez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Michael Balderas, Valley Baptist Medical Center

Stealthy Intrusion: Multivalve Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis

Jennifer Rojas Huen, Internal Medicine, Valley Baptist Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Carlos Luis Alejos Aguero, Internal Medicine, Valley Baptist Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Duc Khiem Ngo, Internal Medicine, Valley Baptist Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Maria E. Torres Perez, Internal Medicine, Valley Baptist Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Successful Typical and Atypical Atrial Flutter ablation in a Patient with Systolic-Diastolic Heart Failure and a recent Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: A Case Report

Jose J. Loayza Pintado, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Michelle Lopez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Surviving the Shock: Critical Management of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Septic Shock in a Pregnant Patient

Oliverio J. Abarca Guzman, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Michelle Minero, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Total Elbow Arthroplasty in Outpatient Versus Inpatient Settings

Blake Martin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Yolanda V. Gutierrez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Joshua Nwose, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Robert H. Ablove, State University of New York at Buffalo
Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Systemic Biology Approach Linking Type 2 Diabetes and Depression in a Rio Grande Valley Family Study Population

Cameron B. Caldwell, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Eron Manusov, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Vincent P. Diego, The Universtiy of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ana C. Leandro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sandra Laston, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
John Blangero, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sarah Williams-Blangero, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Marcio Almeida, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

TC-PTP Overexpression in Mouse Skin is Linked to Enhanced Epidermal Differentiation in Response to Tumor Promoter TPA Exposure

Jared Hensley, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Smaran Marupudi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lindsey Shim, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bilal Hafeez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dae Joon Kim, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

TC-PTP-mediated epidermal differentiation protects skin from ultraviolet B radiation

Smaran Marupudi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jared Hensley, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lindsey Shim, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bilal B. B. Hafeez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dae Joon Kim, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

TC-PTP-mediated regulation of p38 MAPK signaling pathway promotes UVB-induced apoptosis in skin

Lindsey Shim, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jose Delgado, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bilal B. Hafeez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dae Joon Kim, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

TGF-B Signaling Pathways in the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy

Andrew Callan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sonal Jha, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Laura Valdez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lois F. Baldado, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Andrew Tsin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The Burden of Diabetes Mellitus in the Medically Underserved Rio Grande Valley

John M. Gaddis, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Elias Arellano, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Kassandra Pulido, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Tyler Torres, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Dominic Chau-Zanetti, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Natasha Quailes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Andres Suarez Parraga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

The Hidden Dangers of Cocaine: A Rare Case of Necrotic Penile Ulcer

Roy Kondapavuluru, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Khairiya Haj-yahya, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Elimar Gonzalez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Victor Tran, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Roque Mifuji, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Luis Rosas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on the Severity of Alzheimer’s Disease in Hispanics in the Rio Grande Valley

Maria Camila Gonzalez Tovar, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Kelsey Baker, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

The Impact of Electronic Messaging on HIV in a Medically Underserved Population

Blake Martin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Smaran Marupudi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Justin Heckman, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Russell Wiggins, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

The Role of Social Determinants of Health Involving Polysubstance Abuse and Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report

Edwardo Abrego II, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Andres Suarez Parraga, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Juan Diego Torres, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Therapeutic Potential of Niclosamide Piperazine and Niclosamide Ethanolamine o-Alkyl Tethered Derivatives in Cancer Treatment

Jihoo Woo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Fernando Cisneros, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Shizue Mito, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Benjamin Valdivia, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Unique Considerations in the Management of Healthcare Among Fertile Women A Case Report on Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and Pregnancy

Hermione Yamyo Monie, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Taha Al Hassan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Salomon Pardo Roca, Universidad Anahuac Querétaro
Uchechi Ehiemua, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ramiro Leal, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Unmasking Atrial Flutter in an Elderly Patient with Complex Cardiac History: A Case Report on Diagnostic Challenges and Effective Management

Cesar F. Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Roy Kondapavuluru, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Nida Asif, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Johanne Chaglasian, Internal Medicine, Knapp Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Fatimah Bello, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Unveiling the Impact of Phosphate on Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease

Hiram Garcia, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sowmya Duddu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Erik Hinojosa, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Model Zerfu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nathaniel L. Alvarez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alex Zuo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Mohammad Razzaque, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Use of digital Cadaveric digital atlases to Improve Student Performance in neuroanatomy

Kevin A. Garcia Valdez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Anesu Karen Murambadoro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kory Deshawn Punch, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nina Mourao, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Blake Martin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sridhar Srinivasan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Neharika Penmetcha, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Xiaoqian Fang, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bharathi Shrikanth Gadad, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ricardo Belmares, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Utilization of Pap Smears and Cervicovaginal Fluid for Early Ovarian Cancer Screening & Detection

Natasha Bell, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Subhash C. Chauhan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

UTRGV SOM Stroke Prevention Education Program

Briana Gonzalez DiGrazia, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Mia Rose Schmolze, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Chantal Uzoma, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Paul DiGrazia, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Maria Camila Gonzalez Tovar, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

VEGF in Diabetic Retinopathy and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Justin Z. Heckman, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley of Medicine
Andrew Tsin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley of Medicine
Sophia Villa, Harvard Medical School

Viral Party Gone Wrong: Polyviral Pericarditis Masquerading as Gastritis

Maria Eugenia Torres Perez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Joan Beatrice Capellan, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Deanna Yamamura, South Heart Clinic-Harlingen

YB1 Modulates Sorafenib Sensitivity in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Lines

Dennis Kwabiah, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Yamile Abuchard Anaya, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ricardo Bracho Pequeno, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Mohammed Shabir Hussain, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Manish K. Tripathi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley