Technical Science and medical Writing
This category includes formal scientific and medical writing : white papers, research summaries, evidence syntheses, evidence-based editorials, study reports, abstracts, presentations, and continuing medical education (CME) materials. These projects typically involve extensive literature review, multiple rounds of revision, specific formatting requirements, and formally cited references.
Accuracy is the priority, and wording matters. In science and medicine, an imprecise phrase can change the meaning of a claim or reveal a gap in understanding. When I write about a topic outside my expertise, I research beyond what will appear on the page. I want to understand the subject well enough to stand behind my words, and be able to confidently answer reasonable follow up questions.
Writing Samples
The following are samples from a few of my writing projects. At the end of each short excerpt on this page is a “Read More” link that will take you to a page with a longer excerpt. The original pieces in their entirety are not available.
If you do not see a sample that closely matches your project, please reach out. I am always interested in discussing new subjects, formats, or audiences, and I will be candid about my level of experience with the type of work you need.
Sauna and Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. In the United States, it causes roughly one in four deaths. Despite the advances in pharmaceutical prevention, earlier detection, and interventional therapies, medicine has failed to keep up with the growing incidence.
The Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study is a large study out of Finland that has been following thousands of Finnish citizens for health outcomes for over 40 years, and is still ongoing. It is a prospective cohort study, initially started in 1984 with a cohort of 2600 middle aged men, later adding a cohort that included women. [1]
At baseline, participants underwent extensive testing and interviews to characterize dozens of potential risk factors. Assessments included standard and experimental blood tests, physical measurements, fitness testing, detailed dietary records reviewed by dietitians, and questions about health routines and habits, including sauna use.
Researchers periodically follow participants and use national registries to identify new diagnoses, hospitalizations, deaths, and causes of death. The resulting data have supported more than 500 peer-reviewed papers.[2]
The Sauna Studies
In the country of Finland, where there are roughly 5.5 million people, there are estimated to be about 3.3 million saunas[3].