Hi again readers! I’m sorry that I haven’t written for over a month now. Events (some positive, some not-so-much) transpired in my personal and professional life that forced me to sit back and re-evaluate some of the priorities in my life. One of the clear decisions I reached was that I love to write and maintain this website. Even though it may be challenging at times with my medical/graduate school schedule, I plan to now start – and continue – updating on a more regular basis. Thank you for your patience...
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