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Despite multiple emails, we have only received automated replies and no clear status or return of her passport,leaving her unable to travel for urgent family & medical needs. Request urgent intervention & passport release.
@DrSJaishankar@MEAIndia@HCI_Ottawa@DineshKPatnaik
1/2 My elderly mother’s PCC has been pending 4+ months with the High Commission of India in Ottawa. Her original Canadian passport was taken with the PCC application at BLS Ottawa on 18 Aug 2025 and has remained with @HCI_Ottawa ever since. @DrSJaishankar
📄 20 studies that Internal Medicine Residents should read in the first year 👇
1/ 🏃♀️ RACE II trial: Lenient resting HR < 110 was non-inferior to a strict HR < 80 in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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International #ClinicalFellows have been the unsung heroes throughout the #pandemic.
Yet, they lack some of the basic workplace provisions that their Canadian colleagues take for granted.
https://t.co/B0EllCfBPP
"Providing language sensitive care requires a #systemic shift in how care is delivered.
Relying on individual motivation to walk the extra mile to provide care is to do a disservice to our #patients."
#LanguageSensitiveCare#healthcare#doctors
https://t.co/kgnhpcUtAb
@ayeletkuper 2/2, Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
@ayeletkuper 1/2: I am reminded of Niemoller’s quote.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.
🆕🇮🇱 in @AGA_CGH: #COVID19💉effective in #IBD and NOT associated with exacerbation
📌12k IBD, 5k controls. Both 2 Pfizer💉
📌FU: 22wks
❗️Comparable breakthrough infections (0.3%), including those on aTNF & steroids!
❗️No worsening of IBD outcomes after💉
https://t.co/TKEq2jyEod
Last joint @SAHealthNetwork townhall for the year - Vaccines for Kids!
Dec 16, 7-8pm EST, open to all.
Incredible Speakers: @gitawahi @NishaOttawa
Moderated by me!
English, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil & Bengali. Zoom: https://t.co/Vi3CWy29e7
Email Qs: [email protected]
Making a mega thread with resources.
First, Rapid Antigen Tests:
~$10-14 per test, can purchase bulk of 25 tests or smaller 5 test packages:
https://t.co/SqmpuDGMDl or
https://t.co/NkTJ3kbVxe
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Low-dose ketamine is underused for treatment of acute pain in hospitalized patients. It is effective, safe, and can possibly reduce opiate use.
Check out our @CMAJ 5 things to know for an overview of this important treatment.
@JonZipursky@DavidJuurlink
I've stopped prescribing intravenous albumin to critically ill patients.
Other than confirmed SBP and following a large volume paracentesis there's really no evidence that it's beneficial compared to crystalloid, not to mention 🔼 💵💵 and resources.
#ChoosingWisely
Cirrhosis is complex and requires changes in lifestyle, nutrition and activity. We've developed several written/multimedia educational materials on https://t.co/I1i3PwoRvB for patients/caregivers and clinicians to access, including this handout!