Introductory Post

    Since the start of medical school, I’ve received a few phone calls from Mom to make sure that I’m alright. With all the studying, assignments, research, and projects, it’s easy to forget to stay in touch with friends and family. And because I am going through medical school with a wife and almost 2-year-old daughter, I try to spend as much time with them as possible. So, for you Mom, I’m partly starting this blog so you can know that I am alive and well.


    In addition to life updates, I often find that I would love to share some of the pearls I am learning with a broader audience. Medicine has so many pertinent topics since disease is something that we all face in one way or another, whether we ourselves are battling an illness or someone we love. Furthermore, I am convinced that the human body is one of God’s greatest creations. The processes that govern the development of organs and systems, healing after an injury, and disease progression are incredibly fascinating. It is so special when a child of God learns how their own body works. For these reasons, I will also use this blog as a space to contextualize information in what I feel are some of the most applicable topics in medicine. I hope to summarize textbook facts and peer-reviewed literature in a way that is useful, interesting, and easy to understand. 


    My goal is to make a new post every other week. I am primarily writing this as a personal blog without the expectation of anyone reading it (except maybe some immediate family members). So I will include spiritual topics and personal opinions. I will, however, always be sure to mention when something is my own opinion since I want to convey scientific information as objectively as possible. 


    With that being said, I want to cover topics that others find relevant. If you are reading this, feel free to suggest medical or science topics for me to study. I will search peer-reviewed literature to find quality information, and I will embrace the challenge of researching anything with which I am unfamiliar. 


    I will also include a disclaimer that I am not a doctor (yet), so any medical information I share should not be taken as advice. Each person’s genetic makeup and therefore ideal health is unique, and you should consult a licensed physician before you make any significant changes regarding your health.


    With that being said, I hope you enjoy reading this blog and learn something about the human body along the way.


Comments

  1. Emily LaudieApril 7, 2024 at 11:48 AM

    Love you, my son! I’ll look forward to reading these!

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  2. Laura Lee AndersenApril 10, 2024 at 7:17 AM

    Thank you for doing this Ethan! I am excited to learn more from your posts.

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