Tobacco smoke exposure at one month of age and subsequent risk of SIDS - a prospective study

Article Abstract:

Exposure to mothers who smoke may somewhat contribute to the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Researchers linked maternal smoking to the rate of SIDS by measuring the amount of cotinine in infant urine. While cotinine concentrations varied, this variance did not change the overall risk prediction of SIDS. The effects of prenatal versus postnatal maternal smoking could not be distinguished. Smoking cessation is therefore encouraged for pregnant women.

Health aspects, Indoor air quality, Passive smoking

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Maternal placental abnormality and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome

Article Abstract:

Abnormalities of the placenta may produce abnormal fetal development which increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). An examination of birth and death data yielded information on 2,107 SIDS cases. Placental abnormalities, such as placental abruption or placenta previa, doubled the risk of subsequent SIDS. Fetal lack of oxygen may contribute to later abnormalities.

Abnormalities, Maternal-fetal exchange, Physiological aspects, Placenta

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Exposure to infant siblings during early life and risk of multiple sclerosis

Article Abstract:

Efforts made to evaluate whether exposure to infant siblings in early life is associated with the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) is presented. The possible mechanism for any apparent protective effect, including altered Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection patterns is also explored.

Care and treatment, Influence, Multiple sclerosis, Brothers and sisters, Epstein-Barr virus

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