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2013-01-26

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

0036-8075

1095-9203

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Chemistry and Pharmacology

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1365-2222

Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005

Medicine

Background and Objective There are several sources that suggest that there is a link between allergy and sudden infant death syndrome. We endevavoured to look for evidence of an association between allergic disease and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Methods A nationwide case-control study covering a region with 78% of all births in New Zealand during 1987–90. Interviews were completed with the parents of 393 (81.0% of total) infants who died from the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and 1592 (88.4% of total) control families who were a representative sample of all hospital births in the study region.Results Eczema was reported in 13.9% control infants compared with only 8.0% of the SIDS infants, univariate odds ratio for this in terms of risk for SIDS was 0.56 (95% confidence interval 0.37, 0.84) for infants with eczema compared with those without. This lesser risk for SIDS was unchanged when adjusted for potential confounding factors. The risk of SIDS was not associated with reported cow's milk reactions or a family history of allergic symptoms once adjustments were made for possible confounding factors. Conclusion Infants with skin disorders identified by their parents as eczema had a low risk for SIDS. Families can be reassured that atopy is not a risk factor for SIDS.

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1469-7610

Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005

Medicine

Psychology

The effects of a lack of maternal social support and stressful life events on the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) were examined by case-control design: 390 cases and 1592 control infants. A seven item index of mother's social support was used. A possible 21 life events experienced by each family were summed and then put into one of three categories: 0-2, 3-5, and 6 or more life events. Similar levels of maternal social support were found for both groups. SIDS families experienced significantly more stressful life events than control families, but once social factors had been taken into account this association was lost.

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1476-4687

Nature Archives 1869 - 2009

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Chemistry and Pharmacology

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Natural Sciences in General

Physics

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1432-1998

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

Abstract Four neonates presented with leg-length discrepancy in the first and second year of life, secondary to physeal growth arrest. All four had stormy postnatal periods, requiring indwelling arterial and/or hyperalimentation catheters. One had documented osteomyelitis. In the last three cases, the growth disturbance may have been secondary to aseptic emboli to the bones from the indwelling catheters. In two cases, there was evidence of other nonseptic embolic phenomena.

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