A journey into the shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma controversy

ating the Abusive Head Trauma Controversy, is a comprehensive textbook edited by the author and five other colleagues. It delves into the complex intersection of medicine, science, and law regarding shaken baby syndrome, also known as abusive head trauma. The book features contributions from 32 authors and explores the topic from multiple perspectives, including pediatrics, neuropathology, biomechanics, statistics, psychology, and criminal law. The author’s personal experience with their own child’s medical condition sparked their journey to uncover the scientific truth behind shaken baby syndrome. The controversial nature of the syndrome is highlighted, as well as the potential for misdiagnosis and unjust prosecutions. The book aims to provide professionals involved in these cases with a comprehensive understanding of the current scientific knowledge surrounding shaken baby syndrome.

https://www.cambridgeblog.org/2023/05/a-journey-into-the-shaken-baby-syndrome-abusive-head-trauma-controversy/

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