The Binky Fairy and Other Lies Parents Tell Kids Jul 25, 2010
Plus, studies show a link between pacifier use during sleep and a reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But when toddlers can give a full report of their day with a pacifier clenched between their teeth, it's time to rethink the binky. (Time.com)
Identification of a Gene Essential to Newborn Babies' First Breath Jul 24, 2010
A new study found that all babies who died of SIDS universally shared the same. . (Science Daily)
Allegheny County steps up effort to prevent SIDS Jul 6, 2010
In Allegheny County this year, 10 babies have already died from SIDS, said Guillermo Cole of the county health department ... The black community is disproportionately affected by SIDS, said Jerome Gloster, chief physician for maternal and child health at the county health department ... An examination of SIDS deaths between 2001 and 2006 found that 62. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Children's Health Jun 21, 2010
Babies who died from sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, show lower amounts of the brain chemical serotonin, says a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Adolescent children of frequently deployed soldiers are less stressed than conventional wisdom might indicate, according to a recent study. (CNN -- Health)
Use of Testosterone for 'Male Menopause' Questionable, Experts Argue Jun 17, 2010
17, 2005) Sudden Infant Death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of unexpected death in infants ages one week to one year old. Although the number of SIDS related deaths has decreased due to greater public. (Science Daily)
New link between pollution, temperature and sleep-disordered breathing Jun 15, 2010
Other research has found an association between elevation in pollution and increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). There is a known overlap between etiologic factors for SIDS and SDB. Given the results of the current research, "the mechanisms that increase the risk of SIDS in associations with ambient pollutants may be similar to the mechanisms that underlie the risk of SDB,[which] may include pollutant-associated effects on central or peripheral neurotransmitters that influence... (EurekAlert!)
Quitting Smoking Before Pregnancy Could Save Babies' Lives Jun 12, 2010
CDC study finds many deaths from prematurity, SIDS could be prevented ... Researchers also found that 5 percent to 7 percent of deaths among the premature infants -- and 23 percent to 34 percent of deaths caused by SIDS -- could have been prevented if the mother had not smoked ... "The percentage of SIDS deaths that might be avoided with smoking cessation is a significant number. For women who smoke and are considering pregnancy, we strongly recommend that they get preconception counseling for... (MEDLINEplus)
Male Circumcision Removes Much More... Jun 6, 2010
For anyone contemplating infant circumcision, be aware that it (SIDS). Who Has the Right to Choose Circumcision. (Suite101.com)
AMMC works to raise co-sleeping awareness Jun 5, 2010
Brehmer said she is focused on getting the information out in order to bring prevention, and is planning to host an information booths about this issue as well as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) at every opportunity. For more information about this initiative, support group times and information booths, contact Brehmer at (870) 239-7000. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Profile: Jane Tewson May 26, 2010
It became known as Red Nose Day (unconnected to Australia's SIDS fund-raiser), which is one of Britain's most successful charities. She left Comic Relief after 10 years and founded two more charities, British Pilotlight and TimeBank, before moving to Melbourne with her Australian husband and two sons in 2000, just as The Times newspaper heralded her as one of the top 10 innovators of the 1990s. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
AMMC receives fans May 13, 2010
2008 study correlates fan use with 76% reduction in SIDS risk ... As simple a thing as an electric-powered fan in an infants room significantly reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) ... Greene County Tech teachers some accomplished mothers, others expectant mothers have, and Tuesday they capped off a successful spring for SIDS fund-raising push with a different kind delivery to Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (AMMC). (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Mother's Day For Some Is Mixed Blessing May 10, 2010
Kathy Clifford says, "All they could tell me is that she wasn't breathing. The lady came in and said your baby is not okay she died. I screamed and screamed and screamed. I said, just get John on the phone. He doesn't even know his daughter is dead. Little Kylie died of SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It is unpredictable, there is no cure and often times no explanation why the baby has died. Clifford says, "We just looked at each other and our family was gone ... " She's turned that... (W-USA News, DC)
Loving Kids, No Sids Apr 24, 2010
Both women said they have lost grandchildren to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) ... Published: Friday, April 23, 2010 12:11 PM CDT At two to four months old, a baby is at the peak age for onset of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the sudden, unexpected death of an infant less than one year of age that resists explanation, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ... The United States sees more than 2,500 SIDS cases each year. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
It Takes a Village to Help Babies Sleep Safely Apr 8, 2010
Constant chorus of advice might prevent SIDS in more infants, study shows ... TUESDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that mothers who receive consistent advice from doctors, nurses and others are more likely to place infants on their backs when they sleep, the recommended position for reducing the risk of SIDS.. (MEDLINEplus)
More breastfeeding would save lives, billions Apr 7, 2010
Nearly all, 95 percent of these deaths, are attributed to three causes: sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); necrotizing enterocolitis, seen primarily in preterm babies and in which the lining of the intestinal wall dies; and lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia. Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of all of these and seven other illnesses studied by the study authors. (CNN -- Health)
Wider Breast-Feeding Could Save Babies' Lives Apr 7, 2010
Of the 911 deaths per year cited in the report, 95 percent were infants and resulted from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), lower respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia), and necrotizing enterocolitis, which is a disease that occurs primarily in preterm infants. The study was published online April 5 in the journal Pediatrics. (MEDLINEplus)
More Breast Feeding Could Save 900 Babies a Year Apr 6, 2010
So for example if a study found a 25% lower chance of SIDs with breast feeding, they chose that study ignored those that didnt find a link, and multipled the 25% to the number of SIDS cases per year ... The correlatin with SIDS, while marginal, probably reflects that breastfed babies dont sleep as soundly throughout the night in the early months as do bottle fed babies, because they have to be fed often ... People need to be informed correctly about SIDS and the methods that can REDUCE the... (CBS News)
Sleep-Related Death Rate Higher Among Black Infants Apr 6, 2010
Researchers in the Child Health Data Lab at Children's Memorial Research Center in Chicago analyzed Illinois data on infant deaths due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), unintentional suffocation in bed, and undetermined causes. The actual cause of death couldn't be pinpointed in many of these cases but most of the deaths occurred when an infant was in an "unsafe sleep situation." The researchers found that 56. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Secondhand Smoke Can Harm Children Mar 25, 2010
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). HealthDay Copyright (c) 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Women's Basketball Hosting UMKC Thursday Night in WBI First Round Mar 19, 2010
The 5-9 sophomore was voted to the Conference USA First Team in a vote of the league coaches, SIDs and media representatives, Saturday. Carter becomes just the fourth Tiger in school history to earn a first team nod from C-USA and is the first to earn the honor since was a first teamer in 2001. (Gotigersgo.com)
Will VBACs make a comeback? Mar 12, 2010
Chance of rupture and fetal death is very, very low (lower than risk of amniocentesis, placenta abruptio in any delivery, SIDS, etc. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Trio of Tigers Add More C-USA Post Season Honors Mar 8, 2010
Nicole Dickson was named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team Sunday. Up next for Basketball vs vs Winner East Carolina/Southern Miss Tuesday 03/09 2:30 PM. (Gotigersgo.com)
UAB's George Drake Tabbed To C-USA All-Academic Team Mar 6, 2010
-- UAB senior guard has been selected to the 2009-10 C-USA All-Academic team, as voted on by the SIDs from around the league. In order to be eligible for the award, men's basketball players have to maintain a 3. (Uabsports.com)
Blankets, Blogs & SIDS: What Experts Say 2hr Mar 2, 2010
Blankets, Blogs & SIDS: What Experts Say - Health News Story - KCRA Sacramento ... Blankets, Blogs & SIDS: What Experts Say ... Doctor: Claims That Swaddling Reduces SIDS Risk Are Overblown. (KCRA 3, CA)
Program delivers healthy behaviors door-to-door Mar 2, 2010
Second-hand smoke can lead to a host of problems for young children, including a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), asthma, and lung or ear infections. Behavioral interventions can help improve quit rates; however, Collins says areas like North Philadelphia suffer some unique barriers in regard to this type of treatment. (EurekAlert!)
Community Notes Feb 27, 2010
PRINCETON ; Princeton Public Library has changed its gala event for the ;From Both Sids; art exhibit to a special preview event set for 7 to 9 p.m. today, Saturday, at the library. The exhibit of local artists and art collectors will begin Monday and extend through March 22. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Health Tip: Reduce Your Baby's Risk of SIDS Feb 23, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) describes the sudden death of an infant younger than 1 year without explanation ... But cribs don't cause SIDS, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development says ... Here are the institute's recommendations for how you may reduce an infant's risk of SIDS. (MEDLINEplus)
Update on Crib Recalls! Q&A and photos on crib safety Feb 19, 2010
I was thinking about you as i posted this oh the bumpers so much about cuteness and design they do keep little arms and legs from flailing out the rails and also heads from hitting but then you worry about the suffocation it seems like the mesh bumpers keep them safe on all accounts but don; t really add to your decor I think if I was starting over with another baby the main thing I would do is have a fan running whenever they are sleeping do you remember that study about the fans reducing SIDS... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Multiple Risk Factors Existed in 78 Percent of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Cases Feb 19, 2010
18, 2010) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) continues to be the third leading cause of infant death, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), despite a decline in SIDS that is associated with a rise in safe-sleep practices for newborns and infants ... A new study by Barbara M. Ostfeld, PhD and Thomas Hegyi, MD, professors in the Department of Pediatrics at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has identified that more than 96 percent of infants who died of SIDS were exposed to... (Science Daily)
Johns Hopkins Men's Basketball Weekly Notes Feb 17, 2010
Matt Dapas, Andrew Farber-Miller and Pat O'Connell play their final regular season games this week (Hopkinssports.com)
New study possibly links cognitive and motor delays with 'flat head syndrome' in young babies Feb 15, 2010
"Statistically, there has been a dramatic rise in the diagnosis of positional plagiocephaly since the 1990's. This may be a result of multiple factors, including increased awareness and babies spending more time on their backs in strollers, car seats, infant seats, cribs and sleeping on their backs. This time period also coincides with the national Back-to-Sleep campaign designed to help protect babies against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), although it should be noted that a direct... (EurekAlert!)
SIDS Related To Serotonin Deficienc... Feb 11, 2010
SIDS Related To Serotonin Deficiency: Low Serotonin Levels Have Been Identified In SIDS Babies ... SIDS Related To Serotonin Deficiency ... Low Serotonin Levels Have Been Identified In SIDS Babies. (Suite101.com)
SIDS babies have low serotonin levels, study finds Feb 5, 2010
There is no test to determine which infants may be at risk for SIDS ... (CNN) -- Babies who died from sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, show lower amounts of the brain chemical serotonin, says a study published Wednesday in the ... Levels of serotonin, which regulate a baby's sleep, heart rate and breathing, were 26 percent lower in the brainstems of babies who died of SIDS than in those of babies who died of other causes, the study says. (CNN -- Health)
Serotonin May Be Key to Sudden Infant Deaths Feb 4, 2010
TUESDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Lack of the brain chemical serotonin may be crucial to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new research finds. Babies who died of SIDS had significantly lower levels of serotonin -- an important regulator of involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate -- compared to babies who died of other causes, the study found ... This finding may eventually lead to a test that could screen newborns to spot those most vulnerable to SIDS.. (MEDLINEplus)
New Findings on Cause of SIDS Feb 4, 2010
Many studies have been conducted to find out the causes of SIDS. Although this syndrome remains very mysterious, some recent studies may point towards a possible answer. SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is one of the leading causes of death for babies under the age of one ... When parents lose a baby to SIDS it's not only a tremendous tragedy, but not being able to find out their baby's exact cause of death can add guilt and blame. (Suite101.com)
SIDS Linked to Low Levels of Serotonin Feb 3, 2010
3, 2010) The brains of infants who die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) produce low levels of serotonin, a brain chemical that conveys messages between cells and plays a vital role in regulating breathing, heart rate, and sleep, reported researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health ... SIDS is the death of an infant before his or her first birthday that cannot be explained after a complete autopsy, an investigation of the scene and circumstances of the death, and a review of the... (Science Daily)
Study: Babies' low serotonin levels cause... Feb 3, 2010
Study: Babies' low serotonin levels cause SIDS - USATODAY.com ... Study: Babies' low serotonin levels cause SIDS ... In the USA, more than 4,500 babies die suddenly each year, and more than half of these deaths are because of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (USA Today)
Smoke 'harms baby blood pressure' Jan 26, 2010
The study suggests damage to the circulation may be a factor in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), although it set out to look at the effects of smoking on the newborn rather than cot death per se. We have known for some time that there is a cardiovascular element to sudden infant death. (BBC News -- Health)
New iPhone app translates baby's cries Jan 22, 2010
For instance, scientists have found the pitch and frequency of a can indicate health problems and even the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to research published in 2005 in the journal Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Other more recent research has shown the cries of newborns already bear the mark of the language their parents speak. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Health Tip: Putting Baby to Bed Jan 10, 2010
Put baby to sleep on his or her back to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Don't let baby sleep with plush bedding, blankets or pillows. (MEDLINEplus)
Department News Jan 10, 2010
- Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. Family Athletics-Academic Center Photos - NCAA Basketball Committee Selects Utah to Host West Regional in 2010 - MWC Honors 54 Utah Athletes - Utah Student-Athletes Garner Academic Accolades - Elliott, Launiere Slated to Speak at National Conference - Crimson Club Hall of Fame To Induct Four On April 24 - CSTV and MWC Announce Debut of First Collegiate Super Regional Sports Network - CSTV Networks And MWC Make History With Debut Of First-Ever Collegiate Super Regional... (Utahutes.com)
Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine Jan 10, 2010
This may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Breast-Feeding Can Help Mom's Heart Decades Later Jan 10, 2010
The benefits of breast-feeding for infants are well-documented and include lower risk of ear infections, stomach problems, respiratory illnesses, asthma, skin allergies, diabetes and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For women, breast-feeding appears to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and postpartum depression, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (MEDLINEplus)
Breast is best, but many new moms stop too soon Jan 10, 2010
Breastfeeding is believed to protect against SIDS, ear and respiratory tract infections and even obesity ... Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Medical Correspondent: Well, the benefits to babies who are exclusively breast fed are protection against things such as SIDS, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, even childhood obesity, according to a more recent study. (CNN -- Health)
Docs Not Giving Clear Advice on Infant Sleep Positions Jan 10, 2010
MONDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) -- New research finds that although far more caregivers now place babies on their backs to sleep -- a practice that reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)-- that encouraging trend has leveled off since 2001 ... According to background information in the study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health, SIDS is the leading cause of death after birth in the United States ... "SIDS is extremely tragic, but the risk period is relatively... (MEDLINEplus)
Sharing a Hospital Room Increases Risk of 'Super Bugs' Jan 10, 2010
(July 7, 2005) SIDS is the leading reason given for death among infants one month to one year old and sharing a bed with parents who smoke increases the risk of SIDS. However, even if parents are non-smokers, a. (July 7, 2009) A new study that re-conceptualized the hospital labor room by removing the standard, clinical bed and adding relaxation-promoting equipment had a 28 per cent drop in infusions of artificial. (Science Daily)
General News Jan 10, 2010
- Valerie Siqueira Is Top Irish Student-Athlete Honored - Two Irish Earn Academic All-District Honors - New Athletic Director To Be Introduced - Irish Coaches, University President Voice Support Of Anti-Gambling Legislation - Irish Strength And Conditioning Staff Hosts Coaches Clinic - Irish Athletics Now - Ten Area Boxers Ready To Duke It Out - Fans Suffering From Behavioral Issues - Dale Getz Named 1999 Harry C. Gill Memorial Award Winner - Department of Athletics 1995-2000 Report - Bengal... (Und.com)
Shared Bed May Raise SIDS Risk Jan 10, 2010
Researchers analyzed 80 cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in southwest England between January 2003 and December 2006 ... SIDS is largely preventable, but parents have to be educated about proper infant care practices, Edwin Mitchell, professor of child health research at the University of Auckland, wrote in an accompanying editorial. (MEDLINEplus)
