Pediatric infectious diseases physician, global health, diagnostics, LAC+USC & LPCH trained, GHES Fogarty, and all about equity #IDtwitter
Stanford, CA
Joined June 2013
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Aslam Khan retweeted
My colleague and friend Dr. Rizk Abu Shaaira was killed yesterday at work when Israel, backed by the US as always, bombed the surgical recovery room at Nasser Medical Complex. Two of his colleagues were badly injured, and many patients were hurt and killed. Dr. Rizk is featured on the original poster for the documentary American Doctor, standing to my right as we did a redo laparotomy on a disaster abdomen.
Dr. Rizk was one of those surgeons we describe as "super enthusiastic". On rounds he would jump at the opportunity to change a dressing, clean a wound, or pull a drain. He always had an answer to any question anyone asked. He embodied the surgical wisdom that "a chance to cut is a chance to cure."
Dr. Rizk's shocking murder is yet another reminder of why we must get control of our country. Our government has no right to force us to subsidize the mass murder of doctors and children, not in Palestine and not anywhere.
Aslam Khan retweeted
If you're choosing a specialty or eyeing a higher-paying gig, remember: income is one input, not the whole equation.
Build a career that funds your life without consuming it.
Which specialty surprised you most? (sorry derm)
For those at #IDweek2026 who want to attend we are holding a jummah (Muslim Friday prayer) near room 203 at 1:15-1:25PM. This is organized entirely by #IDweek participants.
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Please spread the word! Will happen today and hope to include all that want to join. @IDWeekmtg @IDWeekOutBREAK @PIDSociety @IDSAInfo #IDtwitter
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As much as I disliked expanding the tournament (for monetary reasons) @FIFAWorldCup we now have 9/10 African nations advancing to the knockout rounds….lets go!
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What is this global health attack really about? disq.us/t/4t94fox
If you want to hear more about Chikungunya in children check out the podcast episode I did with @ISID_org exchange.isid.org/isid/2021/…
Aslam Khan retweeted
I think the NIH/NCI should create its own FREE open access journal and
1) Publish all NIH funded research
2) Pay reviewers ($ or some sort of credit system)
Better quality reviews, research transparency (& less profit for publishing companies/predatory journals).
Very interesting stance.
This is a delicate moment. It’s a new day and yet so many are on edge. Our politics are inflamed, and social media only adds to the anxiety.
It seems that @elonmusk made an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute, but again, we appreciate that people are on edge.
In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath. This is a new beginning. Let’s hope for healing and work toward unity in the months and years ahead.
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Aslam Khan retweeted
Open access book on
Transforming Global Health Partnerships
Edited by @DrAnnaStewart & @LaBeaud_Lab
90 authors from 26 countries
I had the privilege of writing the prologue
link.springer.com/book/10.10……
Check out this short clip…reachmd.com/programs/clinici… @ReachMD
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Aslam Khan retweeted
Watch this clip of Bernie Sanders, Chris Van Hollen, and Peter Welch calling on their colleagues to stop arms sales to Israel — a historical visual that will paint the legacy of every one of their colleagues who votes against US & international law today:
Aslam Khan retweeted
#BREAKING
United States VETOES Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of all hostages
RESULT
In Favor: 14
Against: 1 (US)
Abstain: 0
ALT Security Council members vote on the draft resolution on the crisis in the Gaza Strip. 20 November 2024
ALT Security Council members vote on the draft resolution on the crisis in the Gaza Strip. 20 November 2024