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Science & Medicine

Clinical and scientific perspectives grounded in evidence-based medicine, epidemiology, and public health — exploring how data, testing, and medical decision-making shape care in Puerto Rico and beyond.

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Avoiding the Misdiagnosis Minefield of Necrotizing Fasciitis

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Avoiding the Misdiagnosis Minefield of Necrotizing Fasciitis

Why early recognition of necrotizing fasciitis is critical to preventing catastrophic outcomes and legal risk • © 2026 PA Vargas

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Apr 28, 2026

Four Reasons to Refer Your Patient to an Orthopedic Surgeon

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Four Reasons to Refer Your Patient to an Orthopedic Surgeon

Ethics, transparency, and licensing challenges shaping PA practice in Puerto Rico • © 2024 PA Vargas

PA Vargas

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Oct 8, 2024

Cutting Cost by Cutting Unnecessary Testing: Zika in Puerto Rico

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Cutting Cost by Cutting Unnecessary Testing: Zika in Puerto Rico

An evidence-based examination of Zika testing, disease prevalence, and healthcare waste in Puerto Rico • © 2024 PA Juárez

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Jan 9, 2024