What Makes Infants Most at Risk of SIDS? New Theory Emerges
Research conducted as part of a partnership between the Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children's and data scientists at Microsoft sheds new light on SIDS.
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Philips Updates Ventilator Instructions Amid Risk of Aerosol Build-Up
Philips is updating use instructions for certain ventilators to address the risk of inaccurate flow measurements caused by certain in-line nebulizer placements.
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Philips Recalled Breathing Machines in 2021. Chemicals of “Concern” Found in Replacement Machines Raised New Alarm.
Amid a massive recall in 2021, the medical device maker Philips raced to overcome troubling questions about its replacement machines as customers waited for help.
Genetic Testing at Birth Could Prevent Sudden Infant Deaths, Research Finds
New research suggests genetic testing at birth may hold the promise of detecting sudden infant death syndrome risk—and potentially other causes of sudden death later in life.
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Most Mothers Don’t Adhere to Safe Infant Sleep Guidelines, Study Finds
A study uncovers mothers’ tendency to deviate from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe sleep recommendations, citing them as unrealistic.
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Unsafe Sleep Practices Found in Majority of Sudden Infant Deaths
There were multiple unsafe sleep practices at play in more than three-quarters of sudden unexpected infant deaths reported in 23 jurisdictions between 2011 and 2020, a new study reveals.
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Eco Terra Mattresses Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Sleep Technologies has issued a recall for its Eco Terra Hybrid Latex Mattresses over concerns of a potential fire hazard.
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Lock Socket Gadget Safeguards CPAPs
Lock socket, a solution for securing electrical cords, provides enhanced power protection for various devices, including CPAP machines.
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Baby Sleep Planner Tool Could Safeguard Against SIDS
The sleep planner tool is a new way to find out about babies’ risks and help keep them safe while sleeping.
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Home Design Recalls of Over 500,000 Beds Due to Fall and Injury Risks
Home Design has received 128 reports of the beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing, including 36 injuries.
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Researchers Identify Potential Cause of Sudden Unexplained Deaths in Children
Using video evidence, researchers uncover a potential cause for sudden unexplained deaths in children, which usually occur during sleep.
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Is Sleeping With Your Baby a Good Idea? Here’s What the Science Says
Researchers surveyed scientific studies on co-sleeping, revealing a polarizing debate between its risks and benefits.
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Philips Raises Outlook Amid Ongoing CPAP Recall Challenges
Philips raised its 2023 earnings outlook following an uptick in third-quarter sales, despite ongoing challenges related to its CPAP and ventilator device recall.
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New Bill Aims to Streamline Medical Device Recall Notifications
US Senator Dick Durbin and US Representative Jan Schakowsky have introduced legislation to reform medical device recalls in an effort to improve patient safety.
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Senator Calls for DOJ Action Against Philips for Keeping CPAP Machine Complaints Secret
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for “immediate, aggressive action” against Philips for keeping known defects with the company’s CPAP machines secret.
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Philips Agrees to FDA’s Call for More Testing on Recalled CPAP Devices
Philips Respironics says it plans to conduct additional testing on certain CPAP and respiratory devices involved in its June 2021 recall at the request of the FDA.
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ProPublica and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Have Sued the FDA for Records Related to Recalled Breathing Machines
ProPublica and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have filed suit against the US Food and Drug Administration, accusing the agency of holding back records related to the recall of breathing machines.
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What You Need to Know About the Philips Respironics CPAP Recall
A look at answers to some of the most critical questions about the ongoing recall of millions of CPAP machines, ventilators, and other breathing devices.
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