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SIDS link: Low blood pressure in preterm infants
Scientists from Monash University, Melbourne have shown that infants born prematurely have lower blood pressure during sleep in the first six months of life, compared to healthy, full-term infants. view more (2008-12-08)
Young infants should not be left unattended to sleep in car safety seats
Young infants should not be left unattended to sleep in standard car safety seats, warn researchers in this week's BMJ. view more (2006-12-08)
Preterm birth contributes to growing number of infant deaths
Babies born too soon and too small accounted for a growing proportion of infant deaths, according to new statistics released today from the National Center for Health Statistics, (NCHS). view more (2008-07-30)
Used mattresses may increase risk of cot death
Babies who routinely sleep on an infant mattress previously used by another child may be at increased risk of cot death, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-10-30)
Maternal smoking may alter the arousal process of infants, increasing their risk for SIDS
A study in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP shows that maternal smoking is associated with an impaired infant arousal process that may increase the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The authors suggest that maternal smoking has replaced stomach sleeping as the greatest modifiable risk factor for SIDS. view more (2009-04-01)
New research explores newborn in-hospital weight loss
Healthy, full-term newborn babies tend to lose weight during the first few days after their birth. A groundbreaking new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Human Lactation explores the reasons why certain newborns lose more (or less) than others and what conclusions can be drawn from the research. view more (2007-08-22)
Nearly 28,000 US infants died in 2004
Preterm birth contributes to more than one-third of all infant deaths, according to the National Vital Statistics report released today. view more (2007-05-07)
Mild Undernutrition In Infancy Could Be Linked To Cardiovascular Health Benefits Later In Life (p1089)
Authors of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that current recommendations for early infant nutrition may need to be reviewed-if future research confirms preliminary findings suggesting a link between lower nutrient intake and slower growth of babies born prematurely with better cardiovascular health later in life. The... view more... (2003-03-26)
Controlled crying reduces infant sleep problems
Teaching mothers how to implement controlled crying techniques can reduce infant sleep problems and symptoms of postnatal depression, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-04-30)
Big and fast growing infants at greater risk of later obesity
Large infants, and those who grow rapidly during the first two years of life, are at increased risk of obesity in childhood and adulthood, a study published online by the BMJ today (14 October 2005) has found. view more (2005-10-14)
US infant mortality rate fails to improve
Nearly 28,000 babies died before their first birthday, according to new infant mortality statistics for 2003 released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). view more (2006-05-09)
Womb needed for proper brain development
The brains of babies born very prematurely do not develop as well as those who are carried to full-term, according to new research presented today at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Washington, D.C. view more (2005-11-15)
New study: Preterm birth causes one-third of all infant deaths
Premature birth was the underlying cause of nearly twice as many infant deaths than previously estimated, according to a new analysis by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. view more (2006-10-02)
Dutch Study Highlights Crying As Risk Factor For Child Abuse (pp 1295, 1340)
Doctors and other health-care professionals should be more aware of the association between infant crying and potentially abusive parental behaviour, conclude authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. view more (2004-10-06)
Major risk factors identified for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (p 185)
Results of European research in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how basic child-care strategies-such as preventing babies from sleeping face-down, using appropriate bedding, and discouraging bed-sharing with mothers who smoke-could reduce the risk of 'cot death' (sudden unexplained infant death syndrome [SIDS]). Four large studies were... view more... (2004-01-14)
Medical costs for one premature baby could cover a dozen healthy births
The medical costs that businesses pay to care for one premature baby for a year could cover the costs for nearly a dozen healthy, full-term infants, according to new statistics from the March of Dimes. view more (2009-03-17)
Recurrence of sudden infant death syndrome has been overestimated
Recurrence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is rare and has been overestimated by studies which have tried to quantify it. view more (2007-06-12)
Was SIDS the cause of infant deaths even 150 years ago?
19th century infant deaths attributed to smothering and overlaying, by either a co-sleeper or bedding, were in all likelihood crib deaths, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). view more (2009-07-15)
Is dephytinization from infant cereals beneficial to the nutrition absorption?
Cereals are considered a rich plant source of carbohydrate, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, and are therefore are usually introduced to an infant's diet between the ages of four and six months. view more (2009-05-08)
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Boosts Iron in Infants
Just a two-minute delay in clamping a baby's umbilical cord can boost the child's iron reserves and prevent anemia for months, report nutritionists at the University of California, Davis. view more (2006-06-19)
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