Farzana Hoque

Jan 25, 2025 | thedailystar.net | Farzana Hoque

Over the last decade, Bangladesh has seen a massive shift in how its people communicate, interact, and make decisions. Social media has become a crucial part of this transformation, influencing everything from politics to social movements. With nearly 200 million mobile phone users and over 100 million internet subscribers, it is clear that the digital revolution in Bangladesh is well underway.

Nov 23, 2024 | thedailystar.net | Farzana Hoque

In a heart-breaking incident at Japan Garden City, Mohammadpur several stray dogs and cats lost their lives after consuming poisoned food. These animals, often left to survive independently, placed their trust in the hands of individuals who pretended to offer them kindness. Instead, the deceit led to their tragic deaths, leaving animal lovers and activists devastated. Stray animals, especially in cities and towns, are vulnerable to hunger and rely heavily on the goodwill of humans for survival.

Sep 20, 2023 | freshlook.annals.org | Farzana Hoque

“Did you do your exercise today?” This question is frequently asked by my father when we have our overseas calls. I haven’t always said yes. That did not stop him from asking me about my exercise as he believes exercise is a timeless medicine. While counseling a patient on exercise, I recognized the importance of practicing what I advise. So, I began exercising for at least 10 minutes every day.

Jul 16, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Farzana Hoque |Michele Luckenbaugh |Alexandra Ruan |Nathaniel Fleming

During my first week as an intern, a question weighed heavily on my mind: “How am I going to survive my night shift rotation?” Soon after, another question arose: “How can I make the most of my night shifts and continue to learn and grow?” I reached out to senior residents and faculty members to learn from their experiences and seek their advice. I understand that you may have similar questions and concerns as you prepare to embark on your night float rotation during your internship.

Jun 21, 2023 | freshlook.annals.org | Farzana Hoque

At 6:45 a.m., I began my one-week inpatient service as an attending hospitalist at an academic medical center. While reviewing the sign-out from the previous hospitalist, I was stunned to discover that a 32-year-old man with no prior medical history had had 3 cardiac arrests in the past week. Before these events, the patient had undergone tracheostomy tube placement due to complications from COVID-19 and was recommended to have regular suctioning.