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FDI Clinical Research in San Juan is awarded research grants for over $3.5 million

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FDI Clinical Research, a clinical research institution located in San Juan, and directed by Dr. José F. Rodríguez Orengo, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, announced that they were awarded two research grants from the National Institutes of Health for over $3.5 millionfor the next five years. 

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February: American Heart Month

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This February, listen to your heart, but not metaphorically.

“The heart wants what it wants, an unending supply of human blood”   – unknown author

For me, February has always meant red, hearts, and chocolate, lots and lots of chocolate… but today I want to focus on the hearts.

Gender disparities in heart disease

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Each year more women die of cardiovascular disease than men. However, most of the scientific studies are focused on men, creating a gener disparity in the understanding and treatment of heart disease.

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Corazón Hispano: protecting cardiovascular health in vulnerable Hispanic populations

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Heart disease is the main cause of death in Puerto Rico and Latin America. According to the American Heart Association, every 35 seconds somebody dies due to complications regarding cardiovascular disorders.

The heart is responsible for pumping blood to all tissues. In spite of its strength, the heart is a delicate organ, susceptible to environmental risk factors.

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