Infants with improper development of brain regions associated with breathing, heart rate, and arousal have a greater risk of SIDS. Premature birth (thus, low birth weight) leads to immature autonomic ...

This case illustrates the vulnerability of premature infants to SBS ... family history included a death of a 3-day old infant, attributed to SIDS; that death is suspicious because SIDS rarely ...

There is likely no single cause for SIDS, but rather a variety of risk factors, including an underlying physical abnormality, ...

New research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk. New University of Virginia School of ...

“The death of an infant from SIDS or SUID is unbelievably horrific ... such as a baby’s premature birth or illness. But other risks are potentially preventable, for example by limiting ...

Pacifiers are the most sought-after tools when it comes to calming babies down. Baby pacifiers are also known to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). This is because these objects ...

“The death of an infant from SIDS or SUID [Sudden Unexpected Infant Death] is unbelievably horrific. And we as a public health community need to do everything we can to try and reduce the risk factors ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers are working on identifying the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS. They say they are ...

Researchers say babies born to mothers who smoke are more likely to be slower to wake or respond to stimulation, and this might explain their raised risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk.