Published 11 months ago

What causes sudden infant death syndrome? New study looks at brain 'abnormality' link

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as "cot death", can be unexpected and unexplained, but a new study has found a possible factor linked to it. Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital and Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego looked at three possible factors when it comes to SIDS.

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Times of India

Study finds a possible biological cause for sudden infant death syndrome

Science News: NEW DELHI: Researchers have found an altered serotonin 2A/C receptor in infants who died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a biological abnorm.

11 months ago·India

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Infobae

A brain abnormality could explain cases of sudden infant death, according to a new study

La investigación señaló la muerte de los bebés de menos de un año mientras duermen puede estar asociada a un receptor cerebral vinculado a la regulación de la frecuencia cardíaca y la respiración

11 months ago·C A B A, Argentina

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Sky News UK

What causes sudden infant death syndrome? New study looks at brain 'abnormality' link

Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital and Rady Children's Hospital examined the brain tissues of 70 infants to see the possible factors behind sudden infant death syndrome.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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NBC News

New clues emerge about possible factors behind sudden infant death syndrome

A study found that some infants who died of SIDS had abnormalities in a serotonin-related brain receptor that may be involved in helping babies gasp for air.

11 months ago·United States

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Medical Xpress

Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexplained even after thorough investigation. Death generally seems to occur when infants are sleeping.

11 months ago

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Sci Tech Daily

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): A Potential Biological Cause Discovered

New research on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) identifies an abnormality in the serotonin 2A/C receptor, often seen in SIDS cases and linked to protective sleep functions. The study suggests that a mix of developmental timing, external stressors, and these biological abnormalities can lead to S

11 months ago

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