Compliance to international guidelines and rational use of antibiotics in urinary tract infections in a country without national guidance: a cross-sectional study bit.ly/3VVxN0a

One of my recent articles published in Frontiers in Oncology just reached a new impact milestone. Here is the link if you would like to read our study: #MedTwitter #medicine #oncology #radiation #MedX

Stepping off the plane in Dakar, I was greeted by two things: a wave of warmth—both from the Senegalese sun and the radiant smiles of everyone I encountered—and a kaleidoscope of bright colors from people’s vibrant clothing. My piece in ASCO Connection: connection.asco.org/do/bridging-bo…

We worked with ASCO and expert trainers to host a palliative care workshop in Senegal last November. Trainer Dr. Joe El Khoury shares his experience in this ASCO Connection feature: connection.asco.org/do/bridging-bo…

I am with ASCO and friends from Balsam-LCPC and the USA in Ethiopia Addis Abeba for another #IPCC course. 52 physicians, nurses and pharmacists are here with us to learn about #palliativecare and make new connections - so exciting ! #asco

And I am extremely lucky and honored to be sharing the stage with a giant in the world of international palliative care, Dr @frankdferris1 who has been sharing knowledge with more than 38 000 learners over the world, over the last 25 years… ASCO Balsam-LCPC #asco

Jessica Geiger reminds us of the pharmacokinetics of the medications we prescribe. Because we want to be safe, and practice evidence-based medicine! Balsam-LCPC ASCO #asco

Today we are discussing in small groups. Time for in-depth discussion on pain management ! ASCO Balsam-LCPC #asco

And here is Chadia Fayad, RN from Balsam-LCPC getting ready to dive into the complexities of constipation management… ASCO #asco

Never wait until the patient on opioids develops constipation - the hand that prescribes morphine MUST also prescribe a laxative ! Balsam-LCPC ASCO #asco

We start our third and last day with a hot topic: How do I determine my patient’s prognosis? And how do I answer the burning question: « Doctor, how long do I still have to live? » ASCO Balsam-LCPC #asco #ethiopia #ipcc

A piece I am very proud of - just out in BMJ SPCare! It began in Leb, when I wondered: is withholding truth from patients really a cultural norm, or is it driven by our own fears as clinicians? On culture, religion & serious illness. spcare.bmj.com/content/early/… #medicine #palliative