Uncovered Crib Videos Shine Light on Seizures’ Role in Mysterious Child Deaths

NEW YORK CITY (AP) — Recently, researchers and investigators have turned to crib videos as they try to understand the mysterious deaths of babies. These videos have offered a glimpse into what happens just before some babies die, shedding light on the part that seizures may play in these tragic events. In recent years, researchers at Columbia University’s Crib To College program have been analyzing these videos to look for clues about sudden unexpected infant …

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New Research Video Links SUDC to Seizures in Toddlers During Sleep

BEL AIR, Maryland – The last evening of 17-month-old Hayden Fell’s life seemed ordinary, captured on crib video as he played with his twin brother. The next morning, Hayden’s father made the devastating discovery that the toddler had passed away in his sleep. This inexplicable tragedy is one of a number of cases in which seemingly healthy young children in the United States die suddenly during sleep, leaving no clear cause of death after autopsies. …

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CNY SPCA Sees Shocking Surge in Animal Cruelty Seizures in 2023

MATTYDALE, N.Y. – The Central New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CNYSPCA) has reported an alarming 85% increase in animal seizures due to dog control and cruelty investigations in the past year. Executive director Troy Waffner expressed concern over the growing number of animals being surrendered or abandoned due to changing living situations and economic hardships. Waffner highlighted the impact of evictions and foreclosures on pet owners, noting that many individuals …

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