Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Oct
2008

Could A Simple Fan Prevent Sudden Infant Syndrome?

According to a study published this week, measures, such as simple as using a fan or opening a window could reduce the danger of sudden infant death syndrome.
Kimberly Coleman-Phox and colleagues at Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research in Oakland, California found that infants who slept in a bedroom with a fan had a 72 [...]

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29
Sep
2008

Study Reveals Why Smokers’ Babies at Greater Risk of SIDS

As we have reported on many occasions, babies of smoking moms are more likely to be born prematurely and have low birth weight, grow slower, and be at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
When babies are born too soon, their lungs aren’t as developed as full-term babies (born 38 to 42 weeks after [...]

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29
Jul
2007

Hearing Test May Predict Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome has been a mystery to doctors and researchers for years. Every few months new recommendations are presented to parents to further reduce their baby’s chance of dying suddenly while they sleep.

A new study has found that newborn hearing tests may hold the key to predicting which babies are at risk [...]

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