About the Journal

DHR Proceedings is one of the premier peer-reviewed health sciences journals in general and specialty medicine. It is the first such scientific journal to be published in the Rio Grande Valley. DHR Proceedings is sponsored by DHR Health Institute for Research & Development and invites submission from authors in the region and worldwi
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Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Special Edition: Junior Clinical Research Internship Program (JCRI)

Research Manuscripts

Epidemiology and Other Factors Affecting Weight Loss in Hispanics

Ivan Espinoza, Xiomara Rodriguez, Orfelinda Lopez, Daryl Trejo, Lluvia Villa, Melanie Cruz, San Juanita Gonzalez, Luis Salazar, Angelica Gonzalez, Anahi De Leon, Anahi Ybarra, Alondra Martinez
Abstract 512 | PDF Downloads 227

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Factors/Maternal Behaviors That Affect Fetal Development

Vladislava Milova, Sienna Christine Herndon, Han Phung, Jorge Gonzalez, Victoria Guajardo, Victoria Cazares, Kamyshla Galvan, Celeste Garza, Ximena Munoz, Janessa Trevino, Amy Aldaz
Abstract 395 | PDF Downloads 209

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The Progression of Lupus and Its Manifestation in Women Throughout Age

Sharlie Portales, Hermelindo Rios, Casandra Gomez, Mia Garcia, Saanvi Gottimukkala, Destiny Gonzalez, Etziel Gonzalez, Matthew Vela, Ryan Hernandez
Abstract 340 | PDF Downloads 120

Page 15-18

How Breast Cancer Treatments Affect Hispanic Women Psychologically Post-Treatment

Elise Hernandez, Abigail Herrera, Samantha Espinoza, Estevan Bonilla, Savannah Puente, Fernando Saucedo, Iliana Rios, Faith Perez, Natasha Perez, Julian Gonzalez
Abstract 399 | PDF Downloads 128

Page 19-23

Psychosomatic Disorder in Women with Exposure to Violence or Stress

Abigail Alejandro, Catherin Guerra, Lanika Reyna, Juan Garcia, Victoria Garza, Mia Garza, Christin Hernandez, Grecia Benavidez, Ailee Cruz, Graciela Vela, Fatima Montes, Jocelyn Olvera
Abstract 426 | PDF Downloads 169

Page 24-27

What Environmental Factors Increase the Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Unborn Children?

Alexa Lopez, Alexis Blanco, Savannah Rivera, Juan Gutierrez, Victoria Garcia, Jayden Manzanares , Sophia Mireles, Saachi Grover, Aolani Garza, Amani Nguma, Mahir Alam
Abstract 349 | PDF Downloads 124

Page 28-32

The Long-Term Impacts of Domestic Abuse on Hispanics in their Teens

Nick Costilla, Leyla Medrano, Melissa Sosa, Heidi Vazquez, Valeria Muniz, Hector Jalomo, Mariah Perez, Debra Limon, Mireya Eligio, Savannah Villarreal, Isabelle Perez
Abstract 408 | PDF Downloads 164

Page 33-39

The Effects of COVID-19 on the Increasing Trend of Depression in Males

Ramiro Tijerina, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Ashley Reyes, Naomi Flores, Diana Ballardo, Emilio Saucedo, Cesar Hernandez, Amelie Reyna, Fernanda Ortiz, Ramiro Moreno, Aaliyah Coronado, Brianna Guerrero
Abstract 375 | PDF Downloads 115

Page 40-44

The Effects of Teenage Pregnancy on Maternal Mental Health

Isabella Bechtold, Sarai Rios, Siya Vinoj, Helena Solis, Jaclyn Rodriguez, Debora Santoyo Rustrian, Laura Ramirez, Angelina Trevino, Emily Paz, Jesus Perez, Leslie Salgado, Lorenzo Rubio, Gouri Menon
Abstract 336 | PDF Downloads 500

Page 45-50

Substance Use Disorder in Young Adults Across the United States

Shreya Patel, Gabriel Martinez, Anahi Bernal, Isabella Garcia, Stephany Tapia, Jocelin Hernandez, Daniel Martinez, Christian Zuniga, Abril Acevedo, Eric Molina
Abstract 419 | PDF Downloads 203

Page 51-60

The Effects of Nicotine Vaping on High Schoolers in South Texas

Ricardo Escobedo, Julia Martinez, Annasophia Castillo, Brittney Grimaldo, Esmeralda Guevara, Adhira Tippur, Frida Aguilar, Kaeli Castillo, Daisy De Leon
Abstract 759 | PDF Downloads 503

Page 61-70

The Effects of Anorexia on Adolescents

Annabella Ruiz, Vanessa Villegas, Miranda Sifuentes, Miguel Hernandez, Brianna Moreno, Adalyn Coronado, Alejandro Reyes, Mahaa Gondi, Jaiden Mendoza, Melanie Acosta, Isabela Elizondo, Annalisa Martinez, Aliyah Rodriguez
Abstract 729 | PDF Downloads 387

Page 71-78

Benefits of GLP-1 Agonist

Julian Ruben Alaniz, Juan Avila, Klarissa Renee Cantu, Joe Frank Cruz, Aileen Jaramillo, Hector De la Cruz, Fabiola Lopez Sanchez, Gia Pena, Alan Salinas, Sadie Faye Viera, Karely Cantu, Jacob Ryan Garcia
Abstract 278 | PDF Downloads 533

Page 79-86

Psychological Effect of Domestic Abuse on Children During COVID

Lilian Sustayta, Odalis Rodriguez, Genesis Garza, Mia Leal, Sami Arafat, Evelyn Sanchez, Keina Nunez, Alexxa Garcia, Emily Chavez, Rebecca Lerma, Gabriela Perez
Abstract 306 | PDF Downloads 124

Page 87-92

Conditions Associated with Autism

Yarely Martinez, Diana Cid, Lyzzette Hinojosa, Artemio Belmontes IV, Orlando Reyes, Sarahi Gonzalez, Sara De Leon, Kiveli Torres, Ariana Reyna, Ashley Solis, Judith Gomez, Trista Valdez
Abstract 376 | PDF Downloads 130

Page 93-97

Primary Hereditary Microcephaly: A Review

Yudith Antonio, Ernesto Lozano, Nicole M. Garcia, Gisela J. Izaguirre, Abner N. Juarez, Ruben M. Pena, Jasmine N. Garza, Elodia Ann De Los Santos, Krystin Garza, Lilliana D. Cano, Rose Sanchez
Abstract 286 | PDF Downloads 276

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Call for submissions: DHR Proceedings is currently welcoming submissions for a projected publication date in the spring of 2022.