Researchers at UC San Francisco are getting closer to being able to predict sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
University of California - San FranciscoSep 9 2024 Research ers at UC San Francisco are getting closer to being able to predict sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
Researchers are turning to biology to look for a cause of SIDS that can be screened for at birth or targeted with medication. Related StoriesIn the 354 infants who died from SIDS, they found that there were some metabolic biomarkers that may be associated with increased risk. For example, infants with lower levels of C-3 and elevated levels of C-14OH appear to have a higher risk of dying from SIDS. These findings are in line with previous research that has found an association between enzymes of fatty acid oxidation, like these, and SIDS.
Investigations into causes of SIDS continue The research is still preliminary, and the scientists said that it needs to be validated in additional settings. While this study was conducted using records of infants who had already died, the study authors mentioned that it would be ideal to study infants that are currently alive and follow them as they age.
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