Estelita Marquez-Floyd MD

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

How to get out of Stericycle contracts

Is it possible, can I get out of a Stericycle contract? Here is a great article from Dr. Carolyn RomzickA 250 percent increase in price over seven years would probably prompt any business owner to do some investigating. It certainly gave Dr. Carolyn Romzick pause and led her to do some pretty extensive research into Stericycle, a Lake Forest, Illinois-based medical waste disposal company. She found she wasn’t alone in feeling aggravated and deceived at how the company was doing business. Dr…

6 Things you Didn’t Know about Massage Therapists

As a clinic that offers massage therapy, we know a thing or two about massage therapists and the work that goes behind the scenes. Certified Massage Therapists go through a lot of training- A certi…

How to Keep a Child From Spitting Out Medicine

Few things in life are as frustrating and worrisome as watching your child spit out the medicine you gave her to help lower her fever, stop her terrible cough and just make her better. Most parents have been in the same situation, and it never ceases to worry any of them. You know that with this medication, you can help your child feel better, feel...

5 potentially deadly body pains you should never ignore

Nearly everyone experiences a headache or leg cramp on occasion. But when do these aches warrant a visit to the doctor's office or hospital?

Why your family medical history matters

Sara McGregor never worried about getting breast cancer. Neither did her two older sisters. After all, their mother and maternal grandmother never had the disease. So when McGregor's eldest sister was diagnosed at age 32, the news came as a shattering shock to all three siblings

VIDEO: You won't believe what Floyd Mayweather gets away with eating

Floyd Mayweather pays his personal chef $1000 per plate for his pre-fight diet, but you won’t believe The Champ’s favorite dish. Athl-Eats presents: #TheMoneyMeal

Ronnie Floyd infuses passion into 'How to Pray'

A passion for prayer marks Ronnie Floyd's personal conversations and his preaching, and now it fills the book 'How to Pray: Developing an Intimate Relationship with God.'

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

Why I chose MD Anderson for my breast cancer treatment

Lesley Zentz’s breast cancer diagnosis was delayed due to another medical condition. But once she received it, she knew exactly where to go for treatment: MD Anderson.

Anal cancer survivor: Why I keep returning to MD Anderson

Elizabeth Deligiannis came to MD Anderson after a stage III anal cancer diagnosis. The Colorado resident has been cancer-free since December of that year, thanks to chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a warrior’s attitude.

Barton Associates: DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between an MD and a DO? Read our blog post to learn more about the differences between these two provider types.

Why health plan enrollees want to scream

They can buy coverage on a guaranteed-issue basis but deductibles aren't getting any smaller.

Bridgett Floyd: "I'm Turning My Pain Into Purpose"

Almost a year after her brother George was killed, Bridgett Floyd is still fighting for him.

What did George Floyd really say?

Defence counsel claimed Mr Floyd said "I ate too many drugs" during his arrest. What did witnesses hear?