New Brunswick, NJ—While it is not always known why a sudden infant death occurs, how to reduce the risk is well documented.
Tag: SIDS
Researchers awarded $2.8M federal grant to study potential treatment of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s will investigate SIDS, using a model they developed that mimics conditions associated with most SIDS cases.
Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause
Sudden infant death syndrome is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexplained even after thorough investigation.
Smoking Throughout Pregnancy is Tied to Five-fold-Plus Risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
Data from nearly 5 million births show that the longer the duration of smoking, the higher the risk, say Rutgers researchers.
Infants Who Die Unexpectedly in the First Week Might Have Different Risk Factors Than Those Who Die in the First Month
While a sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is rare in the first month of life, a new Rutgers study found that those occurring in the first week, an even rarer event, have different risk factors compared to those dying later and recommended more thorough investigations into the possible causes of these early deaths.
Expert Available to Comment on Sweeping SIDS Study Claims
Rutgers neonatal pediatricians are available to comment on claims that new study identifies a test for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
August is National Breastfeeding Month: @UCSDHealth Experts on Health Benefits and Latest in COVID-19 Research
August is National Breastfeeding Month, intended to raise awareness of the health benefits that breast milk provides, including: Reduction in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Fewer infections: ear, respiratory, diarrhea, bladder, meningitis Decrease in childhood obesity Reduction in diabetes, celiac disease,…
Education is Key to Reducing Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths
New Jersey’s rate of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is the third lowest in the United States according to information issued this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state’s rate has been consistently one of the lowest for well over a decade due to the statewide programs of the SIDS Center of New Jersey that educate parents, caregivers and health professionals and many other providers on how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infants.
UC San Diego Health Pediatrician Gives Life-Saving Tips during SIDS Awareness Month
October is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) awareness month. The syndrome is defined as an unexplained death of a child less than one year of age, usually occurring during sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there…
Just Had a Baby? A New App Helps Keep Them Safe
A new, free mobile app, Baby be Well, helps families keep their infants safe throughout the first year of life. By incorporating activities that encourage frequent return visits, the app provides users with proven guidance of safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Just Had a Baby? A New App Helps Keep Them Safe
Placing an infant to sleep safely can save lives. A new, free mobile app, Baby be Well, helps families keep their infants safe throughout the first year of life. By incorporating activities that encourage frequent return visits, the app provides users with proven guidance of safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).