Faraz Vaziri
fvaziri.bsky.social
Faraz Vaziri
@fvaziri.bsky.social
Doctor during the day and many nights, eternal optimist always. Obsessed with learning, exploring the world, and advancing science. Passionate about evidence-based medicine, politics, sports, and travel. Listening > talking
Vancouver, BC
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Thrombosis & Haemostasis Medicine please
November 20, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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Tirzepatide, a long-acting agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagonlike peptide-1 receptors, causes considerable weight loss. Research findings of its effect on cardiovascular outcomes are summarized in a short video. youtu.be/qi4L8EPtDME

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Tirzepatide for Heart Failure in Patients with Obesity | NEJM
YouTube video by NEJM Group
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January 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.
Trained dogs working inside hospitals help ease burnout among health care staff
Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Original Article: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in Humans nej.md/3VU4R8I

Editorial: The Emerging Threat of H5N1 to Human Health nej.md/4fKc42s

Correspondence: Critical Illness in an Adolescent with Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection nej.md/4gR18Rt

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December 31, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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Chronic venous insufficiency is mainly due to venous hypertension, the cause of which can be structural or functional. Treatment is aimed at decreasing venous hypertension through conservative, nonprocedural management. Full Clinical Practice article: nej.md/41Zd5Av

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Nonsurgical Management of Chronic Venous Insufficiency | NEJM
Chronic venous insufficiency is mainly due to venous hypertension, the cause of which can be structural or functional. Treatment is aimed at decreasing venous hypertension through conservative, ...
nej.md
December 26, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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My memoir of my daughter, gift link renewed. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Miranda’s Last Gift
When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo.
www.theatlantic.com
December 14, 2024 at 1:43 AM
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Amit Khera, chair of the @americanheart.bsky.social's recent flagship meeting, spoke with JAMA Medical News about some of the most important clinical research presented at the meeting.

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Heart Health Highlights From the AHA Scientific Sessions
This Medical News article is an interview with cardiologist Amit Khera, MD, chair of the American Heart Association’s recent flagship meeting.
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December 14, 2024 at 1:31 AM
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Why North Vancouver is Canada’s most livable city for 2024: This B.C. community got a well-rounded ranking on education, amenities and sense of belonging, which came as little surprise to locals
Why North Vancouver is Canada’s most livable city for 2024
This B.C. community got a well-rounded ranking on education, amenities and sense of belonging, which came as little surprise to locals
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:20 PM