Kristina Rudd, MD MPH
@kristinarudd.bsky.social
Critical care physician scientist: global critical care, sepsis epi, syndemic frameworks for acute care and SDoH, OB CCM. Boy mom, skiing, woods, soccer, Peloton, coffee, caring / connection / compassion / justice / love.
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The White House has ordered the US Dept. of Justice to prioritize denaturalization: voiding the citizenship of US citizens.
Who will it denaturalize? "Any" case that it "determines to be sufficiently important".
Point 10 leaves the criteria opaque and arbitrary.
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Who will it denaturalize? "Any" case that it "determines to be sufficiently important".
Point 10 leaves the criteria opaque and arbitrary.
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June 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The White House has ordered the US Dept. of Justice to prioritize denaturalization: voiding the citizenship of US citizens.
Who will it denaturalize? "Any" case that it "determines to be sufficiently important".
Point 10 leaves the criteria opaque and arbitrary.
substack.com/redirect/169...
Who will it denaturalize? "Any" case that it "determines to be sufficiently important".
Point 10 leaves the criteria opaque and arbitrary.
substack.com/redirect/169...
Sepsis is a massive health burden worldwide - time to focus on stopping it earlier.
🆕“Efforts to mitigate sepsis should focus not only on the initial hours after hospital presentation, but also on mitigation and management before hospitalisation”
Read the Viewpoint on sepsis in the community by @kristinarudd.bsky.social and colleagues here ➡️ www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Read the Viewpoint on sepsis in the community by @kristinarudd.bsky.social and colleagues here ➡️ www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Preventing, identifying, and managing sepsis in the community: research and clinical priorities
Sepsis, defined as life-threatening acute organ dysfunction due to infection, is generally
considered a hospital-based issue. However, sepsis usually begins in the community,
where knowledge of sepsis...
www.thelancet.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Sepsis is a massive health burden worldwide - time to focus on stopping it earlier.
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I think Paul Farmer’s key contribution was to consistently highlight that poverty is the most important comorbidity
And that preferential option for the poor is how we tackle this deadly comorbidity
And that preferential option for the poor is how we tackle this deadly comorbidity
June 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I think Paul Farmer’s key contribution was to consistently highlight that poverty is the most important comorbidity
And that preferential option for the poor is how we tackle this deadly comorbidity
And that preferential option for the poor is how we tackle this deadly comorbidity
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If you are interested in support for #NIH funding, the Subcomm hearing on the HHS budget is happening TUESDAY 👇👇
Hearing on "The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget"
The Subcommittee on Health has scheduled a hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) in the John D. Dingell Hearing Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The title of the hearing is “T...
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June 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
If you are interested in support for #NIH funding, the Subcomm hearing on the HHS budget is happening TUESDAY 👇👇
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Green-card-holding army vet with a Purple Heart forced to leave US after 50 years due to long-ago drug violation, related to his PTSD.
Stories like this do not make me feel safer. Do you?
www.npr.org/2025/06/24/g...
Stories like this do not make me feel safer. Do you?
www.npr.org/2025/06/24/g...
Purple Heart Army veteran self-deports after nearly 50 years in the U.S.
Sae Joon Park left for South Korea on Monday. His removal order was the result of drug possession and bail jumping charges from over 15 years ago — offenses that, he said, stemmed from untreated PTSD.
www.npr.org
June 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Green-card-holding army vet with a Purple Heart forced to leave US after 50 years due to long-ago drug violation, related to his PTSD.
Stories like this do not make me feel safer. Do you?
www.npr.org/2025/06/24/g...
Stories like this do not make me feel safer. Do you?
www.npr.org/2025/06/24/g...
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The news really sucks today.
Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better:
a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...
Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better:
a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...
Friends & Family Support Systems for LGBTQ+ Youth
Discover ways to support LGBTQ+ young people through FAQs and educational resources for friends and family members.
www.thetrevorproject.org
June 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The news really sucks today.
Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better:
a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...
Instead of boosting a harmful Supreme Court decision, here’s something better:
a practical guide on how to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Because they deserve our attention, our protection, and our love. 💖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...
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What are some good orgs for trans youth that could use some donations on this awful day? Reply below.
June 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What are some good orgs for trans youth that could use some donations on this awful day? Reply below.
Just donated to the North Texas TRANSportation Network. Please consider how you will help make life a bit better for trans youth in our country. www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
June 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Just donated to the North Texas TRANSportation Network. Please consider how you will help make life a bit better for trans youth in our country. www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
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At #CCR25, we saw some trials use a #CompositeOutcome (an endpoint that combines more than one outcome into a single measure) & also saw some of the problems these can throw up. I have discussed these before but thought it would be useful to revisit 1/9
#MethodologyMonday #120
#MethodologyMonday #120
June 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM
At #CCR25, we saw some trials use a #CompositeOutcome (an endpoint that combines more than one outcome into a single measure) & also saw some of the problems these can throw up. I have discussed these before but thought it would be useful to revisit 1/9
#MethodologyMonday #120
#MethodologyMonday #120
Now THIS is following Jesus.
The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
(Via Christopher Hale)
(Via Christopher Hale)
June 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Now THIS is following Jesus.
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There are thousands of residents who are supposed to start in less than a month in hospitals across the US who cannot enter the country. There is going to be a major staffing crisis across the country but especially in rural and urban hospitals than rely on international medical graduates. #MedSky
REPORTER: When could the administration resume interviews for foreign students visa?
TRUMP: On what?
REPORTER: Foreign student visas
TRUMP: For the French?
REPORTER: All the foreign students
TRUMP: What are you referring-- foreign visas for what?
TRUMP: On what?
REPORTER: Foreign student visas
TRUMP: For the French?
REPORTER: All the foreign students
TRUMP: What are you referring-- foreign visas for what?
May 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
There are thousands of residents who are supposed to start in less than a month in hospitals across the US who cannot enter the country. There is going to be a major staffing crisis across the country but especially in rural and urban hospitals than rely on international medical graduates. #MedSky
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ACOG is deeply disappointed by HHS’s move to drop COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in pregnancy. The science is clear: COVID-19 remains dangerous in pregnancy and vaccination protects both patients and newborns. The vaccine is safe and protects families. Read our full statement: buff.ly/OGue7sO
May 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
ACOG is deeply disappointed by HHS’s move to drop COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in pregnancy. The science is clear: COVID-19 remains dangerous in pregnancy and vaccination protects both patients and newborns. The vaccine is safe and protects families. Read our full statement: buff.ly/OGue7sO
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Shadyside. Caller said that her neighbor knocked down a no parking sign with the apparent intention of being able to park in front of her own house. Caller doesn't like this.
May 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Shadyside. Caller said that her neighbor knocked down a no parking sign with the apparent intention of being able to park in front of her own house. Caller doesn't like this.
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“Pregnant women who have #COVID-19 & show symptoms are more likely than nonpregnant women with COVID-19 & symptoms to need care in an ICU, to need a ventilator…, or to die from the illness…. more likely to have a cesarean birth, preeclampsia or eclampsia, & blood clots.”
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www.acog.org/womens-healt...
May 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Pregnant women who have #COVID-19 & show symptoms are more likely than nonpregnant women with COVID-19 & symptoms to need care in an ICU, to need a ventilator…, or to die from the illness…. more likely to have a cesarean birth, preeclampsia or eclampsia, & blood clots.”
www.acog.org/womens-healt...
www.acog.org/womens-healt...
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The Trump administration on Tuesday accused NC's election board of violating federal law by failing to ensure some voter registration records contained ID numbers. @abreezeclayton.bsky.social @ncdemocrats.bsky.social
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Justice Department accuses N.C. of failing to keep accurate election records
The litigation follows similar efforts by the Republican Party and a state GOP candidate to address the registration records for the 2024 election.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The Trump administration on Tuesday accused NC's election board of violating federal law by failing to ensure some voter registration records contained ID numbers. @abreezeclayton.bsky.social @ncdemocrats.bsky.social
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Pregnant people are not included in many vaccine trials to protect safety
During Covid this came into question. Pregnant people were at increased risk, & many died due to delays in vaccinating
Excluding pregnant people from vaccine eligibility due to exclusion from RCTs would further the harms
During Covid this came into question. Pregnant people were at increased risk, & many died due to delays in vaccinating
Excluding pregnant people from vaccine eligibility due to exclusion from RCTs would further the harms
HHS to stop recommending routine Covid shots for children, pregnant people, RFK Jr. ally says
A change in recommending Covid vaccines for children and pregnant women would circumvent an expert panel but please many MAHA fans.
www.statnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Pregnant people are not included in many vaccine trials to protect safety
During Covid this came into question. Pregnant people were at increased risk, & many died due to delays in vaccinating
Excluding pregnant people from vaccine eligibility due to exclusion from RCTs would further the harms
During Covid this came into question. Pregnant people were at increased risk, & many died due to delays in vaccinating
Excluding pregnant people from vaccine eligibility due to exclusion from RCTs would further the harms
This is atrocious. Unscientific, evil, and will kill people. Anyone want to plan a new vaccine tourism company? I’d be your first client.
BREAKING -- Covid vaccines being limited. I'm writing a follow up, please let me know thoughts in replies. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
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May 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is atrocious. Unscientific, evil, and will kill people. Anyone want to plan a new vaccine tourism company? I’d be your first client.
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American exceptionalism.
"United States Appears Set to Skip World Health Assembly while China Sends Over 180 Delegates to Geneva"
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"United States Appears Set to Skip World Health Assembly while China Sends Over 180 Delegates to Geneva"
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United States Appears Set To Skip World Health Assembly While China Sends Over 180 Delegates To Geneva - Health Policy Watch
The United States appears set to skip this year’s World Health Assembly at a historic moment when other WHO member states are expected to agree to a Pandemic
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May 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
American exceptionalism.
"United States Appears Set to Skip World Health Assembly while China Sends Over 180 Delegates to Geneva"
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"United States Appears Set to Skip World Health Assembly while China Sends Over 180 Delegates to Geneva"
healthpolicy-watch.news/united-state...
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Nearly final CBO score of the GOP reconciliation plan is out.
Their bill would cut program spending by $1.5 trillion but spend $312 billion more on defense, ICE, etc., for a total of $1.2 trillion in spending cuts.
Plus $3.6 trillion in tax cuts.
For a total of $2.4 trillion in higher deficits.
Their bill would cut program spending by $1.5 trillion but spend $312 billion more on defense, ICE, etc., for a total of $1.2 trillion in spending cuts.
Plus $3.6 trillion in tax cuts.
For a total of $2.4 trillion in higher deficits.
May 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Nearly final CBO score of the GOP reconciliation plan is out.
Their bill would cut program spending by $1.5 trillion but spend $312 billion more on defense, ICE, etc., for a total of $1.2 trillion in spending cuts.
Plus $3.6 trillion in tax cuts.
For a total of $2.4 trillion in higher deficits.
Their bill would cut program spending by $1.5 trillion but spend $312 billion more on defense, ICE, etc., for a total of $1.2 trillion in spending cuts.
Plus $3.6 trillion in tax cuts.
For a total of $2.4 trillion in higher deficits.
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"Project 2025 calls to end telemedicine prescriptions of abortion pills as an “interim step” to revoking mifepristone’s approval altogether.
"More than 100 scientific studies have found the medications cited in the paper are safe and effective for ending a pregnancy."
Via @susanrinkunas.com
"More than 100 scientific studies have found the medications cited in the paper are safe and effective for ending a pregnancy."
Via @susanrinkunas.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"Project 2025 calls to end telemedicine prescriptions of abortion pills as an “interim step” to revoking mifepristone’s approval altogether.
"More than 100 scientific studies have found the medications cited in the paper are safe and effective for ending a pregnancy."
Via @susanrinkunas.com
"More than 100 scientific studies have found the medications cited in the paper are safe and effective for ending a pregnancy."
Via @susanrinkunas.com
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No matter what this Administration tells the American people, the law is very clear: Members of Congress have a legal right to enter any DHS detention facility to conduct oversight without prior notice - something I’ve done twice this year without issue.
May 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
No matter what this Administration tells the American people, the law is very clear: Members of Congress have a legal right to enter any DHS detention facility to conduct oversight without prior notice - something I’ve done twice this year without issue.
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NEW — I’ve obtained audio of new acting FEMA head David Richardson threatening staff in an all hands meeting this morning.
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
May 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEW — I’ve obtained audio of new acting FEMA head David Richardson threatening staff in an all hands meeting this morning.
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
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THIS IS NOT NORMAL
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
‘Harrowing': Video shows Worcester police hold girl's face on ground during ICE operation
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl’s face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
www.nbcboston.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
THIS IS NOT NORMAL
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
This is atrocious.
The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info
The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
www.npr.org
May 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
This is atrocious.
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WELKER: Would you rule out military force to take Canada?
TRUMP: I think we're not gonna ever get to that point. Something could happen with Greenland. I'll be honest. With need that for national and international security.
TRUMP: I think we're not gonna ever get to that point. Something could happen with Greenland. I'll be honest. With need that for national and international security.
May 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
WELKER: Would you rule out military force to take Canada?
TRUMP: I think we're not gonna ever get to that point. Something could happen with Greenland. I'll be honest. With need that for national and international security.
TRUMP: I think we're not gonna ever get to that point. Something could happen with Greenland. I'll be honest. With need that for national and international security.