Pre-existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure are putting women at greater risk for death during or shortly after pregnancy, according to a Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued today.
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Joint Commission urges hospitals to take steps to prevent pregnancy-related deaths (News-Medical-Net)
Flu Alert: Boone County woman in her 30’s is latest victim
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Northern Kentucky Marks Fifth Death From H1N1 (Local 12 Cincinnati)
· Three influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported and all three were associated with 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus infection….· 99% of all subtyped influenza A viruses being reported to CDC were 2009 influenza A (H1N1) viruses. … · The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza (P&I) was below the epidemic threshold….&I Deaths 0 0 1 1 Percent of all deaths due to P&I 0% 0% 6% 3% …
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Whatcom County Weekly Influenza Report