PURPOSE: To report correlation between retinal and intracranial abnormalities and to
evaluate pathogenesis of retinal hemorrhages in the shaken baby syndrome (SBS). DESIGN: …

Background There is an increased risk of death due to drug toxicity after release from
incarceration. The purpose of this study was to describe the timing, rate and circumstances of drug …

Nonophthalmologists did not attempt to (36%) or were “unable to” (19%) examine the
fundus in 72 children with shaken baby syndrome. When the retina was examined, …

As physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of victims of child abuse, we feel
compelled to speak out regarding the scientific evidence as portrayed in the trial of Louise …

Background: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in younger individuals is frequently caused by
heritable cardiac conditions. The unexpected nature of SCD leaves families with many …

Burns are a significant cause of severe injury and death. Scalds, including those from hot tap
water, are one of the most common causes of burns, especially in vulnerable populations (…

Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis (VCP) is a rare, benign vulvar disorder that is typically
described in adult women. Our case occurred in an 8-year-old girl. The primary diagnostic …

Abstract Interpretation of postmortem injuries, including their differentiation from those
produced antemortem, may be difficult even for experienced forensic pathologists. A variety of …

Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 36 C/MEs in eight provinces and territories
between December 2017 and February 2018. Interview audio recordings were transcribed …

Background. Sternal fractures are rare injuries in children. The rarity of this injury is likely
due to both the relative plasticity of the pediatric thorax and to the difficulty in establishing a …