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2/2 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. 🧵

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. healthydebate.ca/2022/07/topic/…

@MN_GIMD Eid Mubarak Dr.Naveed

Traded in scrubs for a beautiful pair of heels this weekend. Working on that work life balance!

"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 healthydebate.ca/2022/06/topic/…

@ayeletkuper Exactly why one needs to stand up for others, speak up on behalf of others and be vigilant for each other!

@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💉 #relatedArticles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cghjournal.org/article/S1542-…

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: bit.ly/3lJsi2i Email Qs: covidvaccinesforkids@gmail.com

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: rapidtestandtrace.ca or canadianshieldppe.ca (1/6)

@ZarrarKhanMD @HFHGastroFellow @CCF_IMCHIEFS Congrats!!!

6 years of hardwork culminating into this. Super excited to embark on this journey with my future colleagues @HFHGastroFellow It would not have been possible without my family, friends, mentors and of course @CCF_IMCHIEFS #GIMATCHED #GITwitter

Happy Diwali to everyone who is celebrating this festival of lights today @UofT_DoM @Sunnybrook @uoftmedicine @UofTDoMChair @akumagai1 @UofTMed_OID #Diwali2021 #

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

Management of post-op Crohn disease with @MRegueiroMD at @AmCollegeGastro #ACG2021 #GITwitter #IBD

Post call mandatory 7 am wellness meeting twitter.com/buitengebieden…

Cirrhosis is complex and requires changes in lifestyle, nutrition and activity. We've developed several written/multimedia educational materials on cirrhosiscare.ca for patients/caregivers and clinicians to access, including this handout!

@AmandaHempelMD AMEN

We'd have much less of a healthcare staff shortage if we recognized all the qualified immigrants who are working in unrelated minimum wage jobs because we won't licence them

The other day I picked up an order on the way home from work. The cashier asked if I was a doctor b/c she was a surgeon, but when she came here she couldn't afford to repeat residency. So she was working minimum wage while doing a masters. Never doubt immigrants are hard working