"Study Reveals Seizures Linked to Sudden Unexplained Toddler Deaths Through Crib Monitor Footage"
Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found that seizures during sleep may contribute to some cases of sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), after analyzing home monitoring videos that captured the deaths of seven sleeping toddlers. The study, though small, provides the first direct evidence of a potential seizure link in SUDC, which is similar to SIDS but occurs in children after their first birthday. The findings suggest that while fever-related seizures are common and usually harmless in young children, they could occasionally be a warning sign of a more serious condition. Further research is needed to identify at-risk children and potentially change outcomes.
