Eduardo Montes 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 …

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

10 tips to a safe pedicure

As a podiatrist, many of my patients​​​ ​​​have asked me​​,​ "Where can I get a safe

Why this physician stopped prescribing birth control

With my scribbled signature I dissolved the boundary that nature had given her to own and protect her own body.

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 (some) parents don’t vaccinate

The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…

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.

Throat cancer survivor: 5 things I love about MD Anderson

Mark Teague experienced many of the things that make MD Anderson special when he came here for throat cancer treatment. Here are five of his favorites.

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.

What’s the Difference Between an MD and a DO?

Both an MD (Doctor of Medicine) and a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) are doctors licensed to practice medicine in the United States. They have similar education and certifications, but there are slight differences in ...

5 Products the YJ Editors Love

Here’s what’s trending this month among Yoga Journal editors (and their little ones at home).

Peter Lio, MD: Alternative Therapies to Itch

Peter Lio, MD, discusses a few surprising therapies for pruritus that show some promise.

Top 7 Best Practices for Maximizing Serum Results

1- Test First Professional serums are powerful stuff (you can’t get these anywhere but through a pro- imitations abound on Amazon and other re-seller sites, so buyer beware) Skin serums are powerfully concentrated, so before…