HRP BLOG & NEWS

Many people live with chronic inflammation without realizing it. This silent condition can gradually damage the body and increase the risk of serious illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 […]

Prevention is one of the most powerful tools to protect our health. In Puerto Rico, thousands of women are diagnosed each year with precancerous lesions or cervical cancer—often due to […]

You wake up exhausted, have trouble concentrating, and no matter how much you sleep, your body just won’t cooperate. In Puerto Rico, many people experience persistent fatigue without a clear […]

Adverse reactions to food are common, but not all of them are allergies. Many people confuse food intolerances with allergies, leading to misdiagnoses and ineffective treatments. Understanding the difference is […]

Gastroenterology plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases. In Puerto Rico, HRP Labs is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide accurate […]

Diagnosing indeterminate thyroid carcinoma is one of the biggest challenges in endocrinology. The Thyroid Malignancy Somatic Panel (TMSP) has emerged as a revolutionary diagnostic tool due to its high sensitivity […]

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in our overall health. However, many people are unaware that deficiencies in certain essential micronutrients, such as iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid, can go […]

  In recent years, Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNA) has emerged as an indispensable technique in medical diagnostics, especially in the treatment of suspicious nodules in various parts of the […]

When it comes to your health, every detail matters, including how you prepare for a laboratory test. The results of these tests can be crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various […]

During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness is celebrated, and we want to take this opportunity to continue educating and raising awareness. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing […]

Mycoplasma genitalium (M. gen.) is an emerging sexually transmitted infection (STI) that primarily affects the urinary and genital tracts. Known for its resistance to many antibiotics, treating M. gen. presents […]

Autoimmune diseases pose a significant challenge for both patients and healthcare professionals. Fortunately, advances in diagnosis and therapeutic strategies, driven by innovative laboratory analyses, are changing the way these diseases […]

Imagine that your stomach is a calm, peaceful place, but sometimes it becomes a battleground without your knowledge! Gastropathy is just that—a range of conditions where the lining of your […]

HRP Labs is not just a name in the world of pathology in Puerto Rico, it is an institution of diagnostic precision and medical excellence. With a variety of subspecialties, […]

Behind every diagnosis of esophageal cancer, there is a pathologist committed to determining the most effective treatment path. When it comes to fighting esophageal cancer, the pathological diagnosis is the […]

We are entering March, a month that highlights the importance of being aware of the dangers and prevention methods of colorectal cancer. This cancer is among the most common cancers […]

  The biopsy is a fundamental procedure in the field of pathology. It allows us to better understand the mysteries of the human body and the detection of diseases and […]

Pathology as a field spans a large variety of specialties, but its two main divisions are anatomical pathology and clinical pathology. While both can work in tandem to help medical […]

Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterium that was first identified in the 1980s, though it has been steadily becoming more common in recent years and is believed to have […]

Pathology is a key element within the healthcare system, but due to a lack of exposure and misconceptions caused by the media, it can often be a mystery to the […]

May marks national skin cancer and melanoma awareness month, an extremely important issue in places as sunny as Puerto Rico. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), melanoma incidence rates […]

This month is recognized as Cancer Prevention and Control Month, during which HRP Labs will be joining the various groups that support this initiative, as part of our commitment to […]

  For most people, clinical laboratories and pathological laboratories can seem indistinguishable, and at their core, they do have a similar purpose: When a doctor needs to either confirm or […]

  During the screening process for any cancer, it is essential to provide security and assurance to the patient and their family, since this period can be one of worry […]

Most types of cancer can only be definitively diagnosed by a biopsy. For this reason, to check if an area of the body has cancer or another serious condition, your […]