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4 months agoThe Next Flu Pandemic Could Be Worse Than Covid If We Don't Heed History
We must reflect on our pandemic preparedness as historical parallels remind us of vulnerabilities in public health.
One of the worst cases I've had was a patient with really bad sepsis from an infection; all the blood vessels in your extremities constrict, so amputating fingers isn't all that common. But this was catastrophic, as we ultimately had to amputate all four limbs.
Lawsuits against the Trump administration's blocking of gender-affirming care have temporarily protected Oregon hospitals, raising concerns for patients and health systems amidst funding threats.