Dr. Sheila Paola Ramirez-rodriguez MD

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  Dogs are indeed man’s best friends. These adorable balls of fur can cheer you up when you are feeling down and keep you company when you are lonely. Admirably, they are also capable of saving lives, such as in the case of bomb-sniffing canines detecting explosive devices, and also ordinary house...

• Is Diabetes Really More Prevalent in Rural Areas?

  Diabetes, the disease wherein blood sugar rises to a drastically high level, is considered to be one of the deadliest diseases in the world. It’s not surprising anymore since so many of the foods that we eat are rich in glucose. However, it is not just food that makes us develop diabetes, but it...

• Diagnosis of Osteoporosis

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• Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Absolutely Necessary?

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• Parenting with Diabetes

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