A new study by Dr Amanda Stephens in Sydney has found that many people who cause serious head injuries to babies by excessive shaking go scot free.
A new study by Dr Amanda Stephens in Sydney has found that many people who cause serious head injuries to babies by excessive shaking go scot free. Dr Stephens arrived at this conclusion after examining the cases of some 68 children who were treated for the shaken baby syndrome at the child protection unit at the Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney.
These cases occurred between 1997 and 2005. Dr Stephens said more often than not, perpetrators are let off as it is difficult to identify them, "If you don't know who did it and you are not able to sort of make that decision, it can be very hard to decide whether that child should be returned to the family or whether they should be removed," she added.
Head Injury | Brain Injury Overview Types Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Head injury or traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of disability among children and young adults that leads to varying degrees of physical and mental stability. Fortunately, it is also one of the preventable brain disorder.
Head injury or traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of disability among children and young adults that leads to varying degrees of physical and mental stability. Fortunately, it is also one of the preventable brain disorder.
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Accident and Trauma Care - Golden Hour - Taking Care - Don’t
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.
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The testis can go for a twist inside the sac it is held. This results in loss of blood supply. If left untreated for more than 6 hours the testis loses function.
The testis can go for a twist inside the sac it is held. This results in loss of blood supply. If left untreated for more than 6 hours the testis loses function.
Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis - Introduction
Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis is a disease of unknown cause, where bizarre thickening of the cortical bones of infants is the prime finding
Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis is a disease of unknown cause, where bizarre thickening of the cortical bones of infants is the prime finding
