May 19, 2013

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TMC Medical Minutes: SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the leading cause of death among infants who are 1 month to 1 year old, claiming about 2,500 infants each year in the United States. While the cause remains unknown despite years of research, Pediatrician Dr. Joseph Lipscomb joins us today to discuss steps you can take to reduce it.


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