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Bone growth drug may reduce sudden infant death syndrome in children with common form of dwarfism

Peer-Reviewed Publication MURDOCH CHILDRENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE A drug that boosts bone growth in children with the most common form of dwarfism, may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome, sleep apnoea and needing surgery, according to a new study. The international research trial, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in...

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Experts raise safety concerns about cardboard baby boxes

Cardboard baby boxes are being promoted for infant sleep as a safe alternative to more traditional cots, bassinets, or Moses baskets, without any evidence in place, warn experts in The BMJ today. Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a letter to the journal, Professor Peter Blair at the University of Bristol and colleagues argue that, without...