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Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

Neuroscience NewsMarch 21, 2019

An opinion article reports on a potential common cause for both SIDS and SUDEP. The reason sudden death may occur is due to a person's inability to wake when CO2 levels in the blood rise, as a result of dysfunctional serotonin neurons in the midbrain.... Read More...

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Serotonin Neurons Contribute to Fail Safe Mechanism that Ensures Recovery From Interrupted Breathing

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2018

A new study reports acute loss of normal activity in serotonin producing neurons blunts the body's ability to recover from interrupted breathing. Researchers say this could provide an explanation to why some infants die from SIDs, and could someday help with the development of therapies to prevent sudden infant death.... Read More...

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Pacifiers Not to Blame for Common Speech Disorders in Kids

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

Summary: Contrary to popular belief, researchers find no significant link between common speech disorders and the use of pacifiers or bottles in small children.... Read More...

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Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.... Read More...

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Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2017

Researchers have identified a mechanism that helps rouse the brains of mice suffering from simulated sleep apnea. The findings could help develop new treatments for people with obstructive sleep apnea and provide new insights into SIDS.... Read More...

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Now We Know Why Babies Shouldn’t Sleep Face Down

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2017

It has been well known for a number of years that placing a baby to sleep on their stomachs increases the risk of SIDS. Researchers report a developmental abnormality more prevalent in premature and male babies, may contribute to SIDS risk, in conjunction to the sleep position. ... Read More...

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Astrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing Regulation

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2017

A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institute researchers reports astrocytes play a key tole in the respiratory center of the brain stem and assist with the regulation of breathing. The findings are significant as they could provide clues to the causes of respiratory diseases.... Read More...

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SIDS Research Confirms Changes in Babies’ Brain Chemistry

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2017

Researchers have confirmed previous findings linking abnormalities in serotonin to sudden death in infants. It is hoped the findings will help other researchers to develop biomarkers to identify infants at increased risk of SIDS.... Read More...

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High Serotonin Levels in Blood of SIDS Infants

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2017

A new paper may help answer some questions as to why some infants die suddenly. Looking at blood samples from infants who had died of SIDS, researchers discover 31% of the children had elevated levels of serotonin. The researchers concluded that abnormal serotonin metabolism could indicate an underlying vulnerability that increases SIDS risk.... Read More...

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Swaddling May Increase SIDS Risk for Infants

Neuroscience NewsMay 9, 2016

Researchers report swaddling appears to increase the risk of SIDS in babies, especially when the infants are placed on their stomachs or sides.... Read More...

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Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

Serotonin Neurons Contribute to Fail Safe Mechanism that Ensures Recovery From Interrupted Breathing

Pacifiers Not to Blame for Common Speech Disorders in Kids

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified

Now We Know Why Babies Shouldn’t Sleep Face Down

Astrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing Regulation

SIDS Research Confirms Changes in Babies’ Brain Chemistry

High Serotonin Levels in Blood of SIDS Infants

Swaddling May Increase SIDS Risk for Infants