Where the mould grows Jul 26, 2008
"It's given us headaches. My children have asthma. We've lost a son. He died of SIDS when we lived in this house. It's affected us dearly," she said although there's no proven link between mould and SIDS. ... As for any link between mould and SIDS, she said: "There just isn't enough evidence to say mould can cause it.". (Globe and Mail)
Health Matters: Secondhand Smoke: What is it? Jul 22, 2008
An estimated 20 infant deaths from SIDS are attributable to secondhand smoke exposure each year. An estimated 9,300 to 23,000 children have worse and more frequent asthma attacks each year from exposure to secondhand smoke. (Needham Tab, MA)
Sen. Tolman backs sex offender bill which allows prosecutors to monitor Internet use without a warrant (Beacon Hill Roll Call) Jul 22, 2008
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL (H 1678) - The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Patrick legislation creating the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Advisory Council. The council would be the focal point for many of the issues surrounding SIDS.. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Care facility could close Jul 19, 2008
A Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe concluded that Hester likely died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS and cleared the Fuller s of any criminal wrongdoing. Earl Fuller said during an interview Thursday that the state s decision to revoke their license was completely unexpected and that the six-page document outlining their supposed rule violations was filled with errors. (Albany Herald)
Bassinets and Bedsharing: Both Have Risks Jul 16, 2008
"Approximately half of all sudden and unexpected infant deaths in the United States occur when an infant is sharing a sleep surface with someone else," the researchers write, and "the factors associated with bedsharing are also associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).". SOURCE: The Journal of Pediatrics, June 25, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Would Barack Obama Play Politics With Babies Lives? Jul 14, 2008
And SIDS a sudden infant death syndrome where young babies die unexpectedly without any apparent reason is a possibility that haunts all new parents. Its just that Obamas sudden interest in this topic and his sponsorship of S. 3142 is almost impossible to reconcile with his opposition as an Illinois state senator to a law intended to protect infants lives. (Townhall.com)
Child Care Factors Associated With Weight Gain In Infancy Jul 13, 2008
13, 2007) The risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the third leading cause of infant death, may be lowered through the use of a pacifier. According to an article in Nursing for Women's Health, neonatal. (Science Daily)
Shedding Light On The Molecular Basis Of Crib Death Jul 8, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 7, 2008) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a condition that unexpectedly and unexplainably takes the lives of seemingly healthy babies aged between a month and a year ... Victims of SIDS show alterations in those brainstem neurons that communicate using the signalling molecule serotonin ... "At first sight the mice were normal. But then they suffered sporadic and unpredictable drops in heart rate and body temperature. More than half of the mice eventually died of these... (Science Daily)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
Could infant formulas be a risk factor for SIDS? Jul 7, 2008
Could infant formulas be a risk factor for SIDS ... Could infant formulas be a risk factor for SIDS ... org) -- Many epidemiologic studies have associated use of infant formulas with increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (Food Consumer)
French patients demand standing at cancer test inquiry Jul 5, 2008
An imbalance in a brain chemical linked to depression may also have something to do with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), say Italian scientists who have uncovered new evidence that may pinpoint how it happens. A doctor told Bettina Schardt just the right formula of antimalarial drugs and tranquilizers she needed to commit suicide painlessly and he set up a camera to film her death. (CBC.ca)
SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction Jul 5, 2008
THURSDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- A malfunction in the regulation of the brain chemical serotonin may be at the root of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new research suggests ... And, just prior to death, the mice experienced changes in their heart rate and their temperature that were similar to the changes suspected to occur in SIDS. ... "This mouse model is important. Causing dysfunction in brainstem serotonin can lead to death in a majority of affected animals," Marian Willinger, a... (MEDLINEplus)
A hint, but no answers, to SIDS mystery Jul 4, 2008
In the meantime, parents should know there's much they can do to reduce risk to their babies in the here and now, even if we don't yet understand all of the underlying causes of SIDS. ... The nation's SIDS cases have declined from 38,351 in 1990 to 27,936 in 1994, as the National Sudden Infant Death Resource Center notes with these ... Check out the SIDS Information Web Site for a , with explanation, of ways to reduce the likelihood of SIDS while we wait for more answers. (Los Angeles Times)
'First Workout' Jun 30, 2008
Supervised exercises such as these have become more important now that most babies are sleeping on their backs, a precaution to prevent sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, says Garry Gardner, a pediatrician from Darien, Ill ... Deaths from SIDS have fallen by more than half since then, according to the National Center for Health Statistics ... Youngsters who sleep on their backs also tend to achieve major milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling and pulling themselves up to stand later... (USA Today)
Cruellest blow to grieving dad Jun 29, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. grieving parents, Daniel Mudge and Andrea O'Hehir. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Breast-feeding at heart of divorce dispute Jun 25, 2008
" This is about children's rights. I am all for attachment parenting. I've done/am doing it with all 3 of my kids. Co-sleeping is much safer than crib sleeping at a young age. Read the stats on SIDS occurances with co-sleeping babies. He could certainly wait to have overnight visits.Nobody here can pass judgement on them for divorcing. It could be a more peaceful environment without both parents. Who's to say that the mom is using her kids to get back at dad? Dad could be doing this to get back... (Munster Times, IN)
Bedsharing and bassinets: 2 new studies assess the risks Jun 25, 2008
According to the authors, "Approximately half of all sudden and unexpected infant deaths in the United States occur when an infant is sharing a sleep surface with someone else; the factors associated with bedsharing are also associated with SIDS." ... 052, and "Infant sleep location: Associated maternal and infant characteristics with SIDS prevention recommendations" by Linda Y. Fu, Eve R. Colson, Michael J. Corwin, and Rachel Y. Moon, DOI 10. (EurekAlert!)
A better way to track SIDS, stillbirths Jun 24, 2008
Slug: edsids Date: 2008-06-23 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: K Words: 323 Bytes: 20992 E-Pub: Y Use Warning ... What seemed a promising reduction in SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome, turned out on investigation to be more a matter of how the deaths were classified ... Where states and localities adopted standard protocols of reporting and investigation, backed by professional review panels, they found that most SIDS deaths were due to accidental suffocation, usually from... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
U.S. working to cut premature births Jun 21, 2008
Also, being even a few weeks early can cause initial breathing problems if lungs aren't mature enough; feeding problems; even an increased risk of SIDS.. "Most women are not really aware of how two to three weeks can make a big difference in the full development of the baby," says March of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer Howse. (CNN -- Health)
Surgeon general’s meeting aims to lower preterm birth Jun 18, 2008
Also, being even a few weeks early can cause initial breathing problems if lungs aren t mature enough; feeding problems; even an increased risk of SIDS.. Most women are not really aware of how two to three weeks can make a big difference in the full development of the baby, says March of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer Howse. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Obama proposes legislation to better track SIDS, stillbirths Jun 18, 2008
Slug: SIDS Date: 2008-06-17 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: W Words: 611 Bytes: 23040 E-Pub: Y Use Warning ... -- "Establishing a standardized classification system for defining subcategories of SIDS and SUID (Sudden Unexplained Infant Death) for surveillance and prevention research activities; -- "Supporting multidisciplinary infant death reviews such as those performed by child death review committees and fetal infant mortality committees to collect and review the standardized... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jun 18, 2008
SIDS (Bowman ove, SHNS) -- WASHINGTON: Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed legislation aimed at improving the way America investigates and accounts for sudden infant deaths as well as stillbirths. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Jun 17, 2008
The council would be the focal point for many of the issues surrounding SIDS. The bill also names the proposed law The Paige Victoria Perry Act in honor of a 2-month old girl who died of SIDS in 2006. Paige was the granddaughter of Rep. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Senate passes ballyhooed life sciences bill Jun 13, 2008
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL (H 1678) - The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation creating the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Advisory Council. The council would be the focal point for many of the issues surrounding SIDS. The bill also names the proposed law The Paige Victoria Perry Act in honor of a two-month old girl who died of SIDS in 2006. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of SIDS Jun 13, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study conducted in rats provides some of the most direct evidence to date that there exists a causal link between smoking during pregnancy and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), researchers say. The study suggests that exposure to cigarette smoke in the womb causes impaired respiratory responses in early infancy to thermal stress (primarily overheating from too high temperatures or too much clothing) and hypoxia (low oxygen), which can occur when infants are put... (MEDLINEplus)
Old Drugs, New Tricks Jun 11, 2008
Bed-wetting, SIDS, and emergency contraception. Sydney Spieselposted June 5, 2008. (Slate)
Henley woman charged with abusing baby (5558) Jun 7, 2008
hsgirl wrote on Jun 6, 2008 3:32 PM:" What I dont understand is why the mother didnt tell the doctors at St Marys that the child hit his head unstead lead them to belive the child was suffering from the indications of sids. To me only the guilty lie. I just hope and pray that this little boy pulls through this. God bless him!!!! ". famousk1 wrote on Jun 6, 2008 2:56 PM:" To Tulips : You know, I want my kids to grow up loving others, treating others with respect and teaching those around them to... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Your Health This Week Jun 5, 2008
Bed-wetting, SIDS, and emergency contraception ... It is also clear that putting a sheepskin in the baby's crib or allowing a sleeping baby's face to be covered increases the risk of SIDS, as does exposure to tobacco smoke ... In England and Wales, all SIDS cases are deeply and intensively studied, and based on this research suggests that an undetected bacterial infection might sometimes play a role. (Slate)
Head Covering May Increase SIDS Risk Jun 4, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies who die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are often found with their heads covered by bedding, and now new research suggests that this covering usually precedes death and may, in fact, contribute to the cause of death. This finding supports current recommendations to avoid head covering to reduce the risk of SIDS, lead author Dr. Edwin A. Mitchell, from the University of Auckland in New Zealand, and colleagues note in the medical Journal Pediatrics ...... (MEDLINEplus)
Genes may predict which cessation program will work best Jun 2, 2008
PEDIATRICSBacteria may play role in some cases of sudden infant death syndrome Sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is the leading cause of death in infants ages one month to one year, but, although some triggers are understood - parents who smoke and tummy sleeping both raise a baby's risk - SIDS deaths are often unexplained and its underlying mechanisms are still a mystery ... Scientists at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London analyzed autopsy results on 546 babies who... (Boston Globe)
SIDS linked to bacterial infection Jun 2, 2008
British researchers have suggested that bacterial infection is the most significant cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). According to a study published in The Lancet, high concentrations of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (E. coli) toxins have been found in children who have died due to SIDS. ... Scientists believe SIDS is more prevalent between the ages of 8 to 10 weeks, as maternal antibodies begin to disappear in this period and the baby is not still able to produce enough... (PRESS TV)
Smoking, temperature boost crib-death risk: study Jun 1, 2008
"For a long time, the knowledge of smoking being a risk factor has been there, as well as putting the baby face-down or overheating," says George Dalekos, chairman of the SIDS Calgary Society ... Their results suggest the combined effects of overheating and decreased oxygen can raise the risk of SIDS for babies who have been smoke-exposed or not, although the risk appears higher for those who have been exposed to cigarettes. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Could Bacteria Cause Sudden Baby Deaths? Jun 1, 2008
SIDS Often Strikes When Immune System Low ... The researchers cautioned, however, that while the bacteria were found in the SIDS babies, that does not necessarily mean the bugs were responsible ... Bacterial infections have long been suspected by some doctors to play a role in SIDS, one of the leading causes of death for children under 1. (KSBW 8, CA)
Health Buzz: Breast Cancer Treatment and Other Health News May 31, 2008
SIDS May Have a Bacterial Cause. Some cases of , or SIDS, may be caused by a common , according to a new study in this week's issue of The Lancet ... The study found high levels of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (E. coli) in children who had died of SIDS. About 2,500 babies die of SIDS every year in the United States. (U.S. News & World Report)
SIDS May Have Link To Bacteria May 31, 2008
SIDS Often Strikes When Immune System Low ... "This may be another piece to the puzzle," said Marian Willinger, a SIDS expert at the U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development who was not connected to the British study ... The researchers cautioned, however, that while the bacteria were found in the SIDS babies, that does not necessarily mean the bugs were responsible. (Click2Houston, TX)
Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk May 31, 2008
THURSDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- Could common bacterial infections cause some cases of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS ... The researchers found high levels of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in children who had died of SIDS. ... According to the American SIDS Institute, the rate of SIDS has dropped dramatically since 1983, thanks to concerted prevention efforts on the part of a number of organizations. (MEDLINEplus)
New research shows overheating newborns can increase the risk of SIDS May 31, 2008
New research at the University of Calgary shows that smoking while pregnant, as well as thermal stress, can lead to an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) ... Other known contributing factors to SIDS include babies sleeping in a belly-down position and exposure to cigarette smoke ... "Addressing these risk factors through tobacco reduction programs as well as better infant care practices could potentially decrease the incidence of SIDS," says Dr. Shabih Hasan, Professor in the... (EurekAlert!)
The Answer to SIDS? May 30, 2008
"This may be another piece to the puzzle," said Marian Willinger, a SIDS expert at the U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development who was not connected to the British study. The researchers cautioned, however, that while the bacteria were found in the SIDS babies, that does not necessarily mean the bugs were responsible ... Bacterial infections have long been suspected by some doctors to play a role in SIDS.. (Fox News)
The Quebec Lung Association launches its "Clean Air for Kids" campaign to ban smoking in cars with kids May 30, 2008
Children and infants regularly exposed to second-hand smoke unfortunately run a greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Moreover, their asthma is more severe and ear infections are more frequent. (Canada Newswire)
Sudden Infant Death Disorders Tied to Bacterial Infections, Study Shows May 30, 2008
Researchers from the U.K. found increased levels of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria during autopsies in otherwise unexplained fatal cases, called sudden unexpected death in infancy, or SUDI. The condition is known as sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, in the U.S., and as SUDI, or cot death, in the U.K. and Australia ... The large unexplained majority is usually classified as sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Germ clue to tragic 'cot death' babies May 30, 2008
PARIS (AFP) - British researchers say they have found strains of germs that appear to play a stealthy role in the rare but mysterious disorder known as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ... Also known as cot death, SIDS is defined as the sudden and unexpected death of an infant aged between a week and a year, but the causes are believed to be many and are fiercely debated ... Writing in next Saturday's issue of The Lancet, paediatricians from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London... (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Study: Bacteria a factor in sudden infant death syndrome May 30, 2008
"This may be another piece to the puzzle," said Marian Willinger, a SIDS expert at the United States' National Institute of Child Health and Human Development who was not connected to the British study. A SIDS diagnosis means that no other cause of death can be found in an otherwise healthy infant who dies suddenly while sleeping ... In the United States, SIDS kills more than 2,000 infants every year. (USA Today -- News)
Bacterial infection might be linked to SIDS May 30, 2008
BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhuanet) -- Bacterial infection could be linked to some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a new research from the U.K.. Though SIDS is the third leading cause of death among babies before their first birthday, its cause or causes remain a mystery ... "The next step is not just to look for the bacteria in these babies, but to look for the toxins that the bacteria are producing," SIDS researcher James A. Morris, M.D., of the Royal Infirmary Lancaster,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Monday, May 19, 2008 (37) May 20, 2008
WATERLOO Marley Jean Schults, infant daughter of Ryan and Jessica Schults, died Thursday, May 15, at Covenant Medical Center of SIDS; services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Locke Funeral home, 233-6138, with visitation 4 to 7 p.m. today; a Marley Schults Memorial has been established at Veridian Credit Union. WATERLOO Velma N. Mervin, 88, of Dysart, formerly of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, May 17, at ManorCare Health Services; services tentatively set for Tuesday at St. Katherine s Drexel Catholic... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New Smyrna mom raising awareness of infant sleep apnea May 17, 2008
The incidence of SIDS has dropped from 1. 53 deaths for every thousand births in 1980 to one-third of that in 2004, according to the American SIDS Institute. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Sav-A-Life expands, adds ultrasound capabilities May 16, 2008
"Each expectant mother gets homework each week. The work relates to whatever topic is being covered that week. It could be about anything from nutrition to SIDS prevention.". Robbins said the fake money can then be used in the boutique to purchase a variety of items for the mother's child. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Kewanee Hospital reinforces safe sleep practices for newborns May 15, 2008
It is true that the number of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) deaths has decreased, mainly due to programs such as Back to Sleep, but still more than 2,500 babies die each year in the United States alone ... During their stay at the hospital, parents are educated on proper usage of the SleepSack and other ways to help reduce SIDS. SleepSacks are available in The Alcove Gift Shop at Kewanee Hospital for 8 apiece ... The sleeveless SleepSack is worn over pajamas or a t-shirt to take the place... (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Daycare dilemma: getting started half the battle May 15, 2008
During the first year of opening a childcare facility, the owner is required to go through child development training, first aid, CPR and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) training. After the first year, the provider will be required to keep up on all of these subjects with eight hours of training a year. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Children safety tips from 'The Safety Mom' May 9, 2008
After experiencing the death of her child from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Rhodes became committed to saving children's lives ... She is also a former member of the board of directors for First Candle, a national organization focusing on SIDS and other infant-related deaths, and the founder of Peek-a-Boo BabyProofing. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Breastfeeding cuts risk of cot death May 4, 2008
It follows an overview of 23 reports in the Journal of Human Lactation, which concluded that formula-fed infants were more than twice as likely to die from SIDS.. Only 76 per cent of British women start out breastfeeding, with most babies drinking formula within weeks. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Incubators seen to change babies' heartbeats May 2, 2008
They seem to be implying that a correlation between the EM fields and SIDS might be possible, but without any clinical work, who knows. Interesting article, though. (Nature News Service)
Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of SIDS May 2, 2008
SIDS -- the sudden unexplained death of an infant or young child -- is the leading cause of mortality among infants aged up to a year. There are around 300 SIDS-related deaths a year in the UK. ... One meta analysis which comprised the results of 23 qualitative studies found that the overall risk of SIDS was twice as great for formula-fed infants compared with their breastfed counterparts. (Newsmax)
Kalama's Miss White Trash winners enjoy life at the top of the heap Apr 23, 2008
hit the nail wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:25 AM:" I actually have known girls that were aged 15, smoking while pregnant, and bragging about it. One still does not get the connection between her child dying of SIDS and her behavior. ". BINGO wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:45 AM:" And people thought that a fashion show with young woman, in 'skimpy' clothing was demeaning. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Smoking and Heart Birth Defects Apr 20, 2008
Smoking during and after pregnancy is one of the causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS. celebrity writers. (Suite101.com)
Local representative backs social services legislation Apr 18, 2008
After these babies are born, some of them have withdrawal symptoms and are more likely to have colic and some studies show they re more likely to die of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), Blanton said. And some of the other issues come later on for the children. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Excerpt: 'Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?' Apr 17, 2008
Soviet nukes, North Korean nukes, suitcase nukes, nuclear power plants, dirty bombs, shoe bombs, guns, assault rifles, semiautomatic weapons, sarin, anthrax, Ebola, E. coli, Lyme disease, Legionnaires' disease, smallpox, salmonella, dengue fever, Asian flu, bird flu, swine flu, yuppie flu, West Nile virus, the pesticides sprayed on the mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus, breast implants, AIDS, SARS, SIDS, ADD, ADHD, PTSD, TB, Y2K, EMP, WMD, illegal aliens, drunk drivers, road rage, asbestos,... (ABC News)
Specifics will help fight SIDS Apr 15, 2008
About 2,250 babies a year succumb to SIDS, about half the death toll recorded in 1990 ... A Scripps Howard News Service investigation of SIDS deaths concluded that geography - not medical science - often determines whether a baby is listed as dying of SIDS or other causes, such as choking themselves on bed linens or accidental suffocation while sleeping with adults ... SIDS was determined to be the cause in nearly 80 percent of infant deaths in that time period in Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A battle against Biliary Atresia Apr 15, 2008
Many children with biliary atresia are never diagnosed and their deaths are attributed to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), Karren said. If (parents) can find out, then there s a hope of getting them better, Karren said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
No consensus on safety of babies sleeping by parents Apr 15, 2008
Slug: sids Date: 2008-04-14 00:00:00 Version: 1st Wire Category: A Words: 838 Bytes: 24576 E-Pub: Y Use Warning: Photos ... " Others believe its time to come to a new consensus about infant death. "I have a hard time using the word 'SIDS' any longer," said Major Connie Shingledecker, a chief child death investigator for the Manatee County, Fla., Sheriff's Department. "How can I use that word and talk about suffocation ... Suffocation is preventable, but true SIDS is not. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
A summit to improve investigation of sudden infant death Apr 12, 2008
Slug: sids Date: 2008-04-11 00:00:00 Version: 1st Wire Category: A Words: 791 Bytes: 24064 E-Pub: Y Use Warning ... Every year, between 4,000 and 5,000 infants die mysteriously in the United States, often characterized as having succumbed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) ... "Our hope is to tap into child-death-review records to capture information on all infant and child deaths, while allowing us to focus on risk factors like sleep environment for infants no matter whether the cause of... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Mother, boyfriend face charges in baby's death (1965) Apr 11, 2008
It was probably SIDS, this is so so wrong ... Isn't the definition of SIDS just that, the autopsy shows no signs of foul play. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
EDITORIAL:No smoking Apr 11, 2008
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). - Asthma; between 200,000 and 1 million kids with asthma have their condition worsened by secondhand smoke every year. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Babies' deaths stir worries Apr 10, 2008
The 14 cases over eight months are more than the comparable infant deaths in all of 2006, when 12 died from asphyxiation or SIDS. ... Putting a baby on his or her stomach to sleep is widely regarded as a risk factor for SIDS, an often unexplained death of a previously healthy infant. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Spreading the word on keeping babies safe while asleep Apr 10, 2008
Slug: sids-conference Date: 2008-04-09 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: A Words: 507 Bytes: 22528 E-Pub: Y Use Warning ... Judith Bannon, director of Sudden Infant Death Services of Pennsylvania, founded Cribs for Kids in 1998 after the local child death review team she served on in Pittsburgh determined that 90 percent of infants diagnosed as SIDS had died in places other than a properly assembled and maintained crib. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Survey shows better knowledge of SIDS Apr 8, 2008
Such stress in babies is thought to lead to SIDS.. The American Academy of Pediatrics in 1992 began recommending face-up sleeping for babies up to age 1. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
