29TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR VALLEY PHYSICIANS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO BE HELD ON SOUTH PADRE...
By Guest Contributor
March, 2024
Courtesy of Knapp Medical Center
Unique event features nationally-known speakers, continuing education credits, beach-side setting
South Padre Island – Continuing medical education credits...
Are there precautions I can take to help decrease my chances of brain injury?
By. Dr. Julian Velez
DHR Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is a blow or jolt to the head due...
When Should I Start Getting Screened for Colorectal Cancer?
By: Asif Zamir MD, FACG,AGAF,FACP.
DHR Health Gastroenterology Institute
Colorectal cancer is the third-most-diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. The lifetime...
I am afraid of getting a colonoscopy, do I really need one?
By: Murthy Badiga, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF
DHR Health Gastroenterology Institute
Having performed well over 50,000 colonoscopies in my career, I have heard pretty much...
When should I start screening for Colorectal Cancer?
By: Henry R. Herrera Jr., MD
DHR Health Gastroenterology Institute
Colon cancer refers to cancer in the large intestine. It is the third most diagnosed cancer...
What are the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation?
By Hector Soto, M.D.
DHR Health Heart Institute
After suffering a heart attack or being diagnosed with heart failure, patients may feel overwhelmed and confused...
New Orthopedic Robot at Knapp Medical Center Brings Innovative Technology for Mid-Valley Patients
“Mako SmartRobotics” partial and total knee replacements now being performed at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco
WESLACO, Jan. 2024 - Mid-Valley patients are now benefitting...
Heart Failure: What is it and what can we do about it?
Neeti G. Reddy, MD, FACC
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
DHR Health Heart Institute
Heart failure happens when the heart muscle starts failing and...
How does diabetes affect the heart?
By Carlos Morales, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Director of Structural Cardiology at DHR Health Heart Institute
Heart disease is common in people with diabetes. Diabetes affects...
The Effects of High Cholesterol on the Heart
By: Dr. Christian Avalos
DHR Health Heart Institute
High cholesterol is a condition in which there are too many lipids (fats) in your blood (also called...
