Christ in medicine

120 Days. That is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC) in the human body. Why do they die after this period? The simple answer: they lose their flexibility. Here’s how it works. Throughout their life, RBCs circulate through the body, carrying oxygen to tissues. On this journey, they also pass through an […]

Hunger is God’s blessing to mankind. Back in medical school, one of the things we learned was how to spot the “red flag” symptoms of cancer. Things like unintentional weight loss, persistent fatigue, and especially loss of appetite. That last one is simple but very telling. When someone stops wanting food, it often means something

One of the leading causes of death worldwide is thromboembolism – a condition where clots form within blood vessels and travel to vital organs like the lungs, heart, or brain, cutting off blood supply. This risk is especially high in patients who are immobile, since blood in the veins becomes stagnant compared to that of

In the medical profession, exams are almost a way of life. From the day you enter medical school to the day you hang up your stethoscope, it seems you’re either recovering from one exam or preparing for the next. When Socrates said, “An unexamined life is not worth living,” I sometimes wonder if he had

Living in the UK has brought many new experiences, some of which have been quite eye-opening. One of the biggest surprises has been just how expensive plantains are here! Coming from a place where they were cheap and easily accessible, it was a shock to discover the prices here. What’s even more interesting is how

Working in a top-tier healthcare system has been eye-opening. Every day, I get to see just how far medicine has come and how much it’s improving people’s lives. One thing that really fascinates me is the cardiac pacemaker—a tiny device that helps the heart beat in rhythm. It’s amazing how something so small can make

A few days ago, while meditating with someone very special to me, we reflected on Psalm 55. It’s an intensely emotional psalm—David pours out his heart, struggling with the pain of betrayal by someone he deeply trusted. Although he doesn’t name the betrayer, many biblical scholars believe David was referring to either Absalom, his son

In elementary school, we were introduced to the characteristics of living things using the acronym MR NIGER-D. For those who may not recall, it stands for: Movement Respiration Nutrition Irritability (response to stimuli) Growth Excretion Reproduction Death The first on that list is Movement, a fundamental sign of life. As we advanced in school, we

One key lesson life has taught me is this: information holds power. From everyday experiences to spiritual matters, the role of information cannot be overstated. The knowledge someone has—about you, your plans, your weaknesses, your habits—can either help or harm you. This is why the Bible speaks of familiar spirits (Isaiah 8:19; Leviticus 19:31). These