Darvin Howard I MD

Stroke Awareness Month — enacting better protocols can save lives

The reality when it comes to strokes? The closest hospital is not always the best option.

How often should you shower?

Is it gross to not shower or bathe every day? How often should you shower or bathe and wash your body with soap?

10 Potentially Deadly Accidents That Cured People Of Medical Ailments

Potentially deadly incidents and accidents like earthquakes, lightning strikes, and hard falls are not always bad---at least to people who have benefited from them. Over the centuries, people have been cured of illnesses and other medical conditions after experiencing some of the aforementioned incidents and accidents. Their medical conditions ranged from blindness and deafness to mental illnesses and even cancer. Yes! People have been cured of…

What's the biggest lesson of intern year?

Intern year is hard. There is an overwhelming volume of patients to take care of, endless documentation, and the perpetual fear that we might accidentally hurt a patient because of our cluelessness. We are all warned about these things.

Is It Indigestion or A Heart Attack?

The holiday season can sometimes lead to unhealthy behaviors. We indulge at holiday buffets, enjoy an extra cocktail, skip our regular exercise and stress about everything that needs to be done. Perhaps that’s why there’s an increase in heart-related deaths during the holiday season. After analyzing 25 years of data and 53-million U.S. death certificates, researchers discovered the correlation, with heart-breaking numbers peaking on Christmas, the…

Sticker shock: Secrets of hospital billing revealed

Hospital charges are closely guarded secrets, but not anymore. KRQE News 13 has compiled a first-ever comparison of actual patient charges from all 44 New Mexico hospitals. And what it shows is a b…

How fast is the ambulance service where you live?

People in rural areas wait over 50% longer for a 999 response to life-threatening injuries.

The One Thing That Worries Howard Marks The Most

Two questions I’m often asked are: “Are we in a bubble?” and “Are we going to have another crash?" - Howard Marks

Howard Speaks: Don’t Go it Alone by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD

Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown Magazine, talks about how sharing technology and knowledge not only saves us money, but also makes us all smarter.

Howard Speaks: You Don't Know COGS by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD

Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown magazine, discusses the importance of knowing your COGS—the costs of your goods and services.

Howard Speaks: Your 'Special Sauce' Is You by Dr. Howard Farran

Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran says that while DSOs might always have their place in the market, they can’t offer the trust and connection that private practice owners can cultivate—with a little work.

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

The One Trait You Need to Get Ahead

Courage. No big decision, growth, or success can ever occur without courage. Building courage is all about putting yourself in uncomfortable situations more often. The more you get used to chall…

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.

MasterClass sells the idea that successful people have something to teach you

Can a video of Serena Williams teach you tennis? Probably not.