Despite decades of intense research, the cause of death in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) remains unknown. Two communications published in Nature Pediatric Research (Blind Spot and The Missing Link) on April 6 and June 5th, 2021, respectively, highlight the fact that there is a potentially consequential blind spot in SIDS research. This short communication draws attention to the blind spot and highlights five reasons why the diaphragm should be investigated in the context of SIDS.
Commentary: The Blind Spot in SIDS Research
