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Showing 1 to 20 of 57 for “"infant death"”.
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Airway dimensions in the sudden infant death syndrome
… work which forms part of ongoing studies into infant mortality SIDS. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the major cause of death in infants during the first year of life. SIDS describes the sudden unexpected death of an apparently well infant. A SIDS diagnosis is one of exclusion, that is, …
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Design for the most vulnerable: Preventing sudden infant death
… been a significant decrease in Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) since 1992, which may be a direct result of public awareness programs promoting supine sleep position (e.g. Back to Sleep Campaign). However, over 2000 infants in the United States still die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) …
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Clinical studies of breathing during sleep and sudden infant death syndrome
… in a) apparently normal symptom-free full-term infants, b) infants admitted to hospital during and following recovery from relatively minor illnesses, and c] infants thought to be at increased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome CSIDS) - siblings of previous SIDS victims, and 'near-miss' for …
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The Irish Sudden Infant Death Association: what type of interest group is it, and how did it contribute to the establishment of the National Sudden Infant Death Register?
… old son Brendan dead in his cot, the death was silent, sudden unpredictable and of unknown cause – classic Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In search of answers, Berry saw a TV documentary about SIDS which referenced the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) in England, …
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The environmental niche of Aboriginal infants, possible implications for sudden infant death syndrome
The recorded rates of Sudden infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) are highest among Aboriginal infants. In non-Aboriginal communities, the rate of SIDS has decreased after interventions into infant care practices, such as sleeping infants in the supine position. Prior to intervention, it is necessary to …
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The development and analysis of an educational unit on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
… (1) to develop an educational unit on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); (2) to develop a handout booklet on SIDS from the content material of the educational unit; and (3) to identify a knowledge and attitude change, if any, after the SIDS educational unit was presented.A questionnaire …
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Parents living within the paradoxes of infant death from life-limiting anomaly: A grounded theory study
… congenital anomalies are the leading cause of death of infants in the United States. Most of these infants die in intensive care units with limited access to adequate palliative/end-of-life care. There is an extensive knowledge gap about the experience of the parent of infants who died from …
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Preventable and treatable causes of infant death : examining neonatal and post neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh
… burden in developing countries. Most neonatal deaths in Bangladesh can be prevented by simple interventions or by preventive measures before birth, better delivery practices or basic treatments after birth. Researchers over the years have focused on upgrading health care options to combat …
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Preventable and treatable causes of infant death : examining neonatal and post neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh
… burden in developing countries. Most neonatal deaths in Bangladesh can be prevented by simple interventions or by preventive measures before birth, better delivery practices or basic treatments after birth. Researchers over the years have focused on upgrading health care options to combat …
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Development of the neonatal rat as a model for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: cardiorespiratory effects of ethanol
The current pathogenesis of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is unknown. Elevated endogenous ethanol production by gastrointestinal yeast has been proposed as a possible mechanism for SIDS. To investigate the role of ethanol in SIDS, three studies were undertaken. In the first study, …
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Post-mortem Lodox® as a potential substitute for histologic confirmation of pneumonia in sudden infant death investigation
… medicolegal investigation of sudden unexpected infant death, avoiding the need to perform an internal examination. However, interpretation of the Lodox® is not standardised, and this modality has not yet been validated or tested against the recognised best standard in autopsy practice, …
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The impact of the death of a child on the parent's marriage: a case study of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and the parent's marital relationship
The death of a child is a devastating psychological event for the child's parents. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the death of a child on the parent's marital relationship. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants in the United States. …
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Race differences in infant mortality
Based on a sample of 57,645 birth and death certificates, this study examines infant mortality in Illinois among the 1985-1988 white and African American live birth cohorts. The primary focus is on race differences in the effects of maternal age, education, marital status, and prenatal care on the …
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Lower respiratory tract infection in sudden unexpected infant deaths
… study was undertaken on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death cases occurring, between 1 May and 30 September 2009, which were admitted to a medico-legal mortuary servicing the Cape Town western metropole. Published studies have shown the risk factors for lower respiratory tract infection to …
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Birth weight and infant mortality in a Western Cape metropolitan area
The nature of the environment, as well as an infant's weight at birth, constitute the major risk factors associated with infant death. It is for this reason that the infant mortality rate is universally recognized as an important indicator of the health status of children, the efficacy of the …
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A medico-legal study of infant mortality in Kuwait from 2003 to 2006: A retrospective study
Infant mortality refers to the death of a child less than one year of age. It is a sensitive index of the general health and welfare of the population of any nation. There are several conditions which are associated with infant deaths. These include congenital disorders, premature birth, …
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STUDIO DELLE BASI GENETICHE NELLA SINDROME DELLA MORTE IMPROVVISA DEL LATTANTE (SIDS) E NELLA MORTE INASPETTATA DEL FETO (SIUD)
… Post Mortem Investigation in Victims of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and unexpected fetal death” that states the development of research programmes aimed to the reduction of the unexpected fetal death and the sudden infant death syndrome, that represent a major socio-medical problem. …
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Retrospective analysis of infection-related deaths of sudden unexpected death in infancy cases at Salt River Mortuary
Sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) remains a global concern and is a particular burden in South Africa. Infections have been previously linked to SUDI deaths, but empirical data in a South African context is lacking. This study aimed to explore the burden and risk factors of …
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