A recent article announcing a possible break through in cot death makes interesting reading and if a simple blood test does help detect the potential risk, it could be the news that all parents have been waiting for.
French scientists believe their could be a link between a heart defect and the risk of cot death. The fault in the baby's heart causes it to slow down, in some cases stopping altogether and it is hoped that a simple blood test at birth could detect the presence of the heart default.
The Foundation of Sudden Infant Death are impressed with the research and even suggested that it could help explain why babies are at risk of cot death whilst apparently being healthy.
Let's hope that further research confirms the initial research findings.
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