Edwin A. Mitchell
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View article: Reported Experience of Family Violence in the New Zealand <scp>SUDI</scp> Case–Control Study
Reported Experience of Family Violence in the New Zealand <span>SUDI</span> Case–Control Study Open
Aim This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of family violence (FV) in sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) cases in New Zealand. Methods A case–control study was implemented from March 2012 to February 2015. Cases comprised al…
View article: Who Is Supplied With In‐Bed Sleepers (Pēpi‐Pod and Wahakura) for Reducing <scp>SUDI</scp> in New Zealand?
Who Is Supplied With In‐Bed Sleepers (Pēpi‐Pod and Wahakura) for Reducing <span>SUDI</span> in New Zealand? Open
Aims Smoking during pregnancy when combined with bedsharing is a major risk factor for Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). In‐bed sleepers like Pēpi‐Pod and wahakura provide a safe space for infants within adult beds. But the distri…
View article: COVID-19 Pandemic-Era Changes in Sudden Unexpected Infant Death in the United States
COVID-19 Pandemic-Era Changes in Sudden Unexpected Infant Death in the United States Open
OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate COVID-19 pandemic-era changes in postperinatal sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and their association with maternal sociodemographic factors. METHODS We conducted a nationwide cohort study using Cente…
View article: Known pathogenic gene variants and new candidates detected in sudden unexpected infant death using whole genome sequencing
Known pathogenic gene variants and new candidates detected in sudden unexpected infant death using whole genome sequencing Open
The purpose of this study is to gain insights into potential genetic factors contributing to the infant's vulnerability to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) was performed on 144 infants that succumbed to …
View article: Improved estimation of the relationship between fetal growth and late stillbirth in the United States, 2014–15
Improved estimation of the relationship between fetal growth and late stillbirth in the United States, 2014–15 Open
In the United States the rate of stillbirth after 28 weeks’ gestation (late stillbirth) is 2.7/1000 births. Fetuses that are small for gestational age (SGA) or large for gestational age (LGA) are at increased risk of stillbirth. SGA and LG…
View article: Known pathogenic gene variants and new candidates detected in Sudden Unexpected Infant Death using Whole Genome Sequencing
Known pathogenic gene variants and new candidates detected in Sudden Unexpected Infant Death using Whole Genome Sequencing Open
Purpose To gain insights into potential genetic factors contributing to the infant’s vulnerability to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). Methods Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) was performed on 145 infants that succumbed to SUID, and 576…
View article: Risk factors for late (28+ weeks’ gestation) stillbirth in the United States, 2014–2015
Risk factors for late (28+ weeks’ gestation) stillbirth in the United States, 2014–2015 Open
Background In the United States (US) late stillbirth (at 28 weeks or more of gestation) occurs in 3/1000 births. Aim We examined risk factors for late stillbirth with the specific goal of identifying modifiable factors that contribute subs…
View article: Does fetal size affect maternal perception of fetal movements? Evidence from an individual participant data meta‐analysis
Does fetal size affect maternal perception of fetal movements? Evidence from an individual participant data meta‐analysis Open
Introduction Maternal perception of fetal movements during pregnancy are reassuring; however, the perception of a reduction in movements are concerning to women and known to be associated with increased odds of late stillbirth. Prior to fu…
View article: Maternal infections in pregnancy and the risk of sudden unexpected infant death in the offspring in the U.S., 2011–2015
Maternal infections in pregnancy and the risk of sudden unexpected infant death in the offspring in the U.S., 2011–2015 Open
Background Infection is thought to play a part in some infant deaths. Maternal infection in pregnancy has focused on chlamydia with some reports suggesting an association with sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Objectives We hypothesiz…
View article: Risk factors for late preterm and term stillbirth: A secondary analysis of an individual participant data meta‐analysis
Risk factors for late preterm and term stillbirth: A secondary analysis of an individual participant data meta‐analysis Open
Objective Identify independent and novel risk factors for late‐preterm (28–36 weeks) and term (≥37 weeks) stillbirth and explore development of a risk‐prediction model. Design Secondary analysis of an Individual Participant Data (IPD) meta…
View article: Regional variation in sudden unexpected death in infancy in New Zealand
Regional variation in sudden unexpected death in infancy in New Zealand Open
Aim To estimate the relative risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) by district health board (DHB) in New Zealand after adjustment for socio‐economic deprivation, ethnicity and other demographic factors. Methods We conducted a p…
View article: Falls of newborn infants in a New Zealand hospital: A case series
Falls of newborn infants in a New Zealand hospital: A case series Open
Aim The fall of a newborn baby to the hospital floor is a devastating experience for the family and staff caring for the mother and baby. The aim of this study was to report our experience in an ethnically diverse and socioeconomically dis…
View article: Probiotics for Reduction of Examination Stress in Students (PRESS) study: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001
Probiotics for Reduction of Examination Stress in Students (PRESS) study: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 Open
Background Studies suggest that bioactive compounds such as probiotics may positively influence psychological health. This study aimed to determine whether supplementation with the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 reduced stres…
View article: Development and validation of the Safe Sleep Calculator to assess risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy
Development and validation of the Safe Sleep Calculator to assess risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy Open
We describe the development and validation of a Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) risk assessment clinical tool. An initial SUDI risk assessment algorithm was developed from an individual participant data meta-analysis of five inte…
View article: Students’ Experience of Online University Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Relationships to Psychological Health
Students’ Experience of Online University Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Relationships to Psychological Health Open
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the complete closure of many university campuses and a rapid shift to complete online delivery of university teaching. Understanding the student experience of online learning under these conditions is impo…
View article: Understanding Sudden Unexpected Infant Death: A Unique Collaboration
Understanding Sudden Unexpected Infant Death: A Unique Collaboration Open
When a supposedly healthy infant passes away, it can be hard to understand why. Juan Lavista Ferres (Microsoft), Dr Jan-Marino Ramirez and Dr Tatiana Anderson (both from Seattle Children’s Research Institute), and Professor Edwin Mitchell …
View article: Bed-sharing is a risk for sudden unexpected death in infancy
Bed-sharing is a risk for sudden unexpected death in infancy Open
Bed-sharing refers to a baby and adult (usually mother) sleeping together on the same sleep surface (usually a bed) for some or all sleeps.
Previous Scottish Government Reduce the Risk of Cot death advice, endorsed by the Scottish Cot Dea…
View article: Modification of maternal late pregnancy sleep position: a survey evaluation of a New Zealand public health campaign
Modification of maternal late pregnancy sleep position: a survey evaluation of a New Zealand public health campaign Open
Introduction A ‘Sleep-On-Side When Baby’s Inside’ public health campaign was initiated in New Zealand in 2018. This was in response to evidence that maternal supine going-to-sleep position was an independent risk factor for stillbirth from…
View article: Factor structure of the SDQ and longitudinal associations from pre-school to pre-teen in New Zealand
Factor structure of the SDQ and longitudinal associations from pre-school to pre-teen in New Zealand Open
Objective The objective of this study was to assess the validity of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in a cohort of New Zealand children followed from birth to the age of eleven. The study also aimed to assess the stability of …
View article: Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse Resulting in Newborn Death in the United States
Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse Resulting in Newborn Death in the United States Open
Background: The sudden collapse of an apparently healthy newborn, or sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC) is fatal in about half of cases. Epidemiological characteristics of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in the first week of…
View article: Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus Probiotic in Early Pregnancy on Plasma Conjugated Bile Acids in a Randomised Controlled Trial
Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus Probiotic in Early Pregnancy on Plasma Conjugated Bile Acids in a Randomised Controlled Trial Open
We have previously shown that probiotic supplementation with Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 (HN001) led to a reduced incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Here we investigate whether HN001 supplementation resulted in alterations…
View article: Circadian variation in sudden unexpected infant death in the United States
Circadian variation in sudden unexpected infant death in the United States Open
Aim To determine which factors are associated with sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) by time of day. Methods Data were analysed from the National Fatality Review Case Reporting System (2006‐2015). Out of 20 005 SUID deaths in 37 states…
View article: Associations between social and behavioural factors and the risk of late stillbirth – findings from the Midland and North of England Stillbirth case‐control study
Associations between social and behavioural factors and the risk of late stillbirth – findings from the Midland and North of England Stillbirth case‐control study Open
Objective To investigate behavioural and social characteristics of women who experienced a late stillbirth compared with women with ongoing live pregnancies at similar gestation. Design Case‐control study. Setting 41 maternity units in the…
View article: A data-driven typology of asthma medication adherence using cluster analysis
A data-driven typology of asthma medication adherence using cluster analysis Open
Asthma preventer medication non-adherence is strongly associated with poor asthma control. One-dimensional measures of adherence may ignore clinically important patterns of medication-taking behavior. We sought to construct a data-driven m…
View article: Classification of sleep‐related sudden unexpected death in infancy: A national survey
Classification of sleep‐related sudden unexpected death in infancy: A national survey Open
Aim To identify how British Child Death Overview Panels (CDOPs) and paediatric pathologists classify cause of death for sleep‐related Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). To determine compliance with national requirements for SUDI in…
View article: Factors associated with age of death in sudden unexpected infant death
Factors associated with age of death in sudden unexpected infant death Open
Aim This study aimed to systematically analyse the pregnancy, birth and demographic‐related factors associated with age of death in sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Methods Data were analysed from the Centers for Disease Control and …
View article: Associations between symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing and maternal sleep patterns with late stillbirth: Findings from an individual participant data meta-analysis
Associations between symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing and maternal sleep patterns with late stillbirth: Findings from an individual participant data meta-analysis Open
A positive BQ, long sleep duration >9 hours, and daily daytime naps last month were associated with increased odds of late stillbirth, while sleep that is more restless than average was associated with reduced odds. Pregnant women may be r…