BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the literature to determine
which clinical and radiographic characteristics are associated with abusive head trauma (AHT) …

BACKGROUND:: Child maltreatment is prevalent in Canadian society, and medical
professionals are frequently required to provide care in these cases. Physician knowledge and …

Bruises commonly occur in children and are most often the result of a minor accidental injury.
However, bruises can also signal an underlying medical illness or an inflicted injury (…

Ancient DNA from Vanuatu and Tonga dating to about 2,900–2,600 years ago (before
present, BP) has revealed that the "First Remote Oceanians" associated with the Lapita …

All children have a basic right to health care. When a child’s health care needs are not met,
for any reason, health care providers (HCPs) must consider the barriers involved and the …

problem associated with the maltreatment. Bruises heal more quickly than the scars from
emotional trauma. We must also recognize that this is the first study to examine the rates of …

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) represents injuries to the head, skeleton and eyes of a young
child and is the leading cause of fatal or life-threatening child abuse. SBS is preventable. …

Background Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a documented decline in
reports to child protective services, despite an increased incidence of child maltreatment. …

When bleeding or bruising is present, a coagulation work-up is recommended (70% of CPSP
cases with intracranial hemorrhage underwent coagulation screening). When fractures are …

A 3-month-old is noted to have two small bruises on her arm. A 2½ year old is non-verbal,
aggressive, and noted to be dirty and have multiple dental caries at a routine medical visit. A …