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neurophysiologist, really into soup
May 13, 2022 54 tweets 10 min read
About that new SIDS study that people are saying has found the cause: I am sorry to say that it has not.

It has identified an enzyme that MIGHT be potential biomarker for SIDS vulnerability. And even that is a stretch.

I’ll try to explain.

🧵1/ SIDS is devastating and I would be elated if a cause was discovered. This type of research is firmly in my professional wheelhouse. I was thrilled when I saw proclamations that the cause of SIDS had been discovered, and that parents don't have to worry about risk anymore!

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