LOWER BRAINSTEM SEROTONIN LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME

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Uploaded by on Feb 5, 2010

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is the leading cause of unexpected death in babies one month to one year. Serotonin is a chemical that helps regulate breathing, blood pressure and heart rate in the brain during sleep. A new study finds decreased levels of this chemical in the brainstems of SIDS babies. Catherine Dolf has more in this week's JAMA Report.

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  • Great video. It shows the importance of putting a baby to sleep on their back. My grandson died at his babysitters while napping on a pillowtop queen size bed on his stomach even though I made sure she had a pack-n-play and knew he should sleep on his back. I was so surprised when his autopsy came back that she neglected my warnings. I wished I would of checked that he took his naps in a safe sleep environment. My goal in life is to spread of awareness of safe sleep. Thanks so much.

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