Head Injury Symptoms Demand Medical... Jul 23, 2009
Abusive head trauma, aka Shaken Baby Syndrome, is the leading cause of death in child abuse cases in the United States, according to the Web site, Kids Health from Nemours, in the article, "Abusive Head Trauma" (no author given). What are the Symptoms of a Head Injury. (Suite101.com)
Man charged with murder for shaking 7-month-old son Jul 23, 2009
"The baby showed classic signs of shaken baby syndrome," Peters said. "It was just a long process of collecting evidence.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Just For The Health Of It- A simple adjustment could mean no more tears Jul 16, 2009
Baby s tears not only concern mom and dad about his/her health, they often disrupt the entire family and in worst case scenarios may impact postnatal depression and lead to Shaken Baby Syndrome. Where should parents turn. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Police Academy takes on gangs, child abuse Jul 3, 2009
Among the types of injuries most commonly seen, the detectives said, abusive head trauma, a.k.a. shaken baby syndrome was the most common, and actually the leading cause of death for infants under 1 year old. With enough force, only seconds of shaking can cause injury or death. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Legislative hearing on elder and child abuse set for Monday Jun 29, 2009
The briefing by the Senate and House Committees on Human Services will discuss concerns raised by recent cases of elder and child abuse in Hawaii, especially Shaken Baby Syndrome. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) Yo 000015E1 u must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HPD PROBE CALLED A 'TRAVESTY' Jun 16, 2009
They also found internal bleeding in his skull and semi-detached retinas, signs of shaken baby syndrome, according to police. The Honolulu Medical Examiner's office determined that Maika's death was from abusive head trauma and that the manner of death was homicide. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Infant died of shaken baby syndrome Jun 4, 2009
Thursday, November 1, 2007 2:18 PM CDT. RACINE - April Beaton blurted "yes" Thursday when jurors convicted Jeffrey Kimbrough of first-degree reckless homicide in the death of Beaton's 8-month-old son last November. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Man accused of killing baby testifies at trial Jun 2, 2009
Hospital officials said Anthony Beaton suffered life-threatening injuries that were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Several bruises on the child's head were revealed in medical testing. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
NURSE’S NOTES - Shaking baby is never OK May 27, 2009
A recent Missoulian article provided details about deliberate homicide charges brought against a Missoula man whose 3-month-old son died last year from brain injuries that court records said were related to shaken baby syndrome. What is shaken baby syndrome ... Most of the time, shaken baby syndrome occurs when adults, frustrated and angry with children, shake them violently. (Missoulian, MT)
Man Charged With Shaking Son To Death May 22, 2009
Doctors at Children's Hospital Oakland, however, told police that the infant had suffered injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome, authorities said. After the boy died at the hospital Tuesday, Alameda County prosecutors charged Franklin with murder and assault resulting in the death of a child under 8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Reporter's Notebook: Abuse May 21, 2009
According to Dr. Rachel Berger at , cases of shaken baby syndrome, when a baby is shaken so violently it can be permanently brain damaged or killed, have been on the rise lately. usually takes in 1,500 cases of child abuse annually. (CBS News)
NIH grant helps Cambridge-based company prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome May 17, 2009
Department of Public Health and the Medical Foundation, is reaching out to new parents in an effort to combat Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) ... Abusive head trauma, or Shaken Baby Syndrome, is the most common cause of death from child abuse ... Estimates of the incidence of Shaken Baby Syndrome range from 1,300 to 1,600 reported cases per year in the U.S. In recent months there has been a significant increase in SBS incidences. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Advocates warn of increase in shaken baby cases May 14, 2009
The Shaken Baby Association says 30 children treated at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for shaken baby syndrome were killed or disabled in 2008 ... It also is planning a series of community meetings to look at ways to prevent shaken baby syndrome ... The group says area hospitals reported 26 cases of shaken baby syndrome in the seven months before and none in the three months after. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Obama seeks rules on exec compensation May 14, 2009
Paul, have you heard of shaken baby syndrome. Well, shaking someone too violently, even a more aged person, can cause brain damage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
DRH program takes on shaken baby syndrome May 12, 2009
DURHAM -- Durham Regional Hospital is providing a shaken baby syndrome prevention program called "The Period of PURPLE Crying" for patients who deliver at Durham Regional. . (Herald Sun)
Suburban Jupiter man charged with tossing preemie around after boy kept crying May 6, 2009
Hospital staff alerted DCF workers, who said the injuries suggested "shaken baby syndrome," the report said. At first, the parents said the baby had become limp and his breathing labored after the family returned about 1 a.m. from a trip to a Wal -Mart store. (The Palm Beach Post)
ADHD - or sleep deprived? May 2, 2009
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME. A leading pediatric organization says doctors should no longer use the term "shaken baby syndrome" and instead adopt the more medically appropriate terminology of "abusive head trauma.". (Globe and Mail)
Hallmark Health program teaches new families about shaken baby syndrome Apr 29, 2009
Wakefield - Hallmark Health System is teaching families about the dangers of shaken baby syndrome through a new program that focuses on education, prevention and support. With the number of shaken baby syndrome cases on the rise in Massachusetts, it is more important than ever to address this issue ... Shaken baby syndrome involves brain injuries caused when a parent or other caregiver violently shakes an infant. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Doctors recommend new term for 'shaken baby syndrome' Apr 28, 2009
Doctors recommend new term for 'shaken baby syndrome ... CHICAGO - The American Academy of Pediatrics wants doctors to stop using the term "shaken baby syndrome" in favor of something more scientific ... Some defense lawyers and doctors believe shaken baby syndrome doesn't exist, arguing that it's impossible to shake babies hard enough to cause brain injuries without breaking their necks. (Boston Globe)
Read the 'JER' transcript Apr 28, 2009
But at a certain point, big companies, like Apple, are going to have to decide it's in their rush to show their big hip products, if they're going to just abandon all kind of standards of taste and sensitivity to what's a real question, shaken baby syndrome. GIGOT: All right, Kim, thanks. (Fox News)
Pediatricians to say 'abusive head trauma,' not 'shaken baby syndrome' Apr 28, 2009
Pediatricians to say 'abusive head trauma,' not 'shaken baby syndrome' - USATODAY.com ... Pediatricians to say 'abusive head trauma,' not 'shaken baby syndrome ... CHICAGO (AP) The American Academy of Pediatrics wants doctors to stop using the term "shaken baby syndrome" in favor of something more scientific. (USA Today)
Shaken baby syndrome given new name Apr 28, 2009
Shaken baby syndrome given new name - Kids and parenting- msnbc ... Shaken baby syndrome given new name ... CHICAGO - The American Academy of Pediatrics wants doctors to stop using the term "shaken baby syndrome" in favor of something more scientific. (MSNBC -- Health)
Apple pulls plug on 'Baby Shaker' iPhone app Apr 28, 2009
Public outcry ensued, with organizations including the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome and the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation condemning Apple for approving the game's sale. The application was designed by Sikalosoft, which also makes a 99-cent Dice Mosaic iPhone program that converts digital photos into black and white mosaics made from dice. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
'Baby Shaker' app pulled from iPhone store Apr 28, 2009
Apple, "which notoriously and routinely rejects new apps from developers with a 'rigorous' vetting process, nonetheless apparently allowed this horrible application to be sold through its store," said the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation, whose aim is assist in the research of new developments for children with pediatric acquired brain injuries such as Shaken Baby Syndrome ... "Not only are they making fun of Shaken Baby Syndrome but they are actually encouraging it. This is absolutely terrible,"... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Apple removes Baby Shaker game Apr 28, 2009
US-based organisations which seek to prevent brain injuries from Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) - including the National Centre on Shaken Baby Syndrome and the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation - condemned Apple for approving the game's sale. Jetta Bernier, executive director of Massachusetts Citizens for Children, said: "I am disheartened that with this new application Apple is encouraging frustrated adults to shake infants, not only to end their crying, but to end their lives. "There are many effective... (BBC News -- Technology)
Beyond belief Apr 28, 2009
In 2006, 23 children died in New Jersey due to abuse or neglect and, nationally, Shaken Baby Syndrome is the leading cause of nonaccidental injury and death among children under 2, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. An estimated 1,400 to 1,600 babies are hospitalized every year in the United States, according to Marilyn Barr, founder and director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. (NJ.com -- Times)
Apple apologises for 'deeply offensive' game Apr 28, 2009
Apple's apology came one day after The Sarah Jane Brain Foundation, a New York-based group which seeks to prevent brain injuries from Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), strongly condemned the "Baby Shaker" application, which was submitted by an outside developer called Sikalosoft. "Apple, which notoriously and routinely rejects new apps from developers with a 'rigourous' vetting process, nonetheless apparently allowed this horrible application to be sold through its store," the Foundation said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Teen to be charged as adult in baby death Apr 17, 2009
Hanford Police identified the child as Victor Gonzalez, a 4-week-old infant who ended up at Hanford Community Medical Center with severe head trauma consistent with shaken baby syndrome ... "About 25 to 30 percent of children who end up in the hospital with shaken baby syndrome die just days after the incident," said Amy Wicks, a spokesperson with the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Juneau pediatrician wins national award Apr 16, 2009
He then continued child abuse prevention work for 12 years in Vermont with the Community Child Protection Network; Vermont SafeKids Coalition; State Child Fatality Review Committee, a local community parenting center; and Prevent Child Abuse Vermont's shaken baby syndrome and sexual abuse prevention projects. Looking back, Brown said he has more hope for children today than when he first started practicing 40 years ago. (Juneau Empire)
Domestic abuse on rise as economy sinks Apr 11, 2009
Hotline calls up from last year as are cases of shaken baby syndrome ... Workers at Children's Hospital Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital reported seeing nine infants with shaken baby syndrome in three months, compared with four in the same period last year ... Amy Wicks, a spokeswoman with the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, said her organization has received reports from pediatricians around the country concerned about a spike in cases. (MSNBC -- Health)
Parents arrested in death of infant Apr 10, 2009
"The child died from shaken baby syndrome and blunt-force trauma to the head," police investigator Bryan Toppan said. "There was massive internal bleeding inside the head, retinal tearing in one eye and even some fractured ribs from a previous incident.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Nanny gets 8 years for shaking baby Apr 10, 2009
The baby was then transferred to Long Island Jewish Hospital, where medical personnel observed bleeding in the brain and eyes and extensive brain damage injuries consistent with the non-accidental inflicted trauma of shaken baby syndrome ... Shaken baby syndrome is the leading cause of child abuse deaths ... The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome estimates there are as many as 1,300 cases a year nationwide, with a quarter of them resulting in death. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Hanford police make arrests in death of infant Apr 10, 2009
Cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma and shaken baby syndrome. No bail has been set on the warrants. (Fresno Bee)
Bad economic times means more child abuse Apr 9, 2009
One of the most serious occurrences of this is abusive head trauma, also known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. This form of abuse is most commonly seen in 3- to 8-month-old infants at the hands of a caregiver. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Soldier receives Purple Heart Apr 5, 2009
"They kind of compare it to shaken baby syndrome.". In March 2008, the VA completed its report on Pierce's condition, determining that it was likely the April 3, 2005, incident during which the soldier sustained his injuries. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Day care provider denies shaking baby Apr 3, 2009
Because the symptoms of shaken baby syndrome are similar to a cold, Budelmann said it took 10 days for the child to be properly diagnosed, at which time standard procedure dictated that the parents had to be investigated as the possible abusers. Even though Odrzywolski watched the children from her Auburn home, the Auburn Police Department deferred the case to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services to avoid the appearance of impropriety since the victim's father works... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
DA: Baby battered to death Apr 2, 2009
DELTA Trauma, not necessarily "shaken baby syndrome," killed 5-month-old Cady Beck, prosecutors said Wednesday ... She interpreted the allegations as supporting "shaken baby syndrome," about which, she said, there are many conflicting expert opinions. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Legislation unlikely to shed light on boys' case Mar 29, 2009
The toddler exhibited signs of shaken baby syndrome. Doctors were puzzled because they had never seen that diagnosis in a child as old as 3. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Father charged with deliberate homicide in infant's death Mar 28, 2009
A 38-year-old Missoula man was charged Friday with the deliberate homicide of his 3-month-old son, Gabriel, who died in October from brain injuries related to shaken baby syndrome, according to court records. Robert J. Wilkes was arrested Friday morning after Missoula police detectives concluded their investigation and determined the infant sustained his traumatic injuries while in the sole care of his father. (Missoulian, MT)
Blanchard update: Defense doctor disputes coroner's cause of death Mar 26, 2009
testified for the defense that she doubted the claims that Aliya Blanchard, age 12 days, died from shaken baby syndrome. "To call this with reasonable medical certainty would require you to ignore half the facts and I'm not able to do that," Ophoven said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Judge to decide fate of man accused of murder Mar 26, 2009
Earlier in the day, defense attorneys refuted a number of medical witnesses who said Aliya suffered from severe trauma related to shaken baby syndrome ... She said for decades, many medical professionals looked at those signs as the triad the tell-tale signs of shaken baby syndrome and severe trauma. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Coroner: Injuries not accidental Mar 25, 2009
On cross-examination, Pfeifer said he couldn t say that Aliya died from shaken baby syndrome because there is no clear definition of what the symptoms are ... People call it several different things and that s the problem with shaken baby syndrome, he said ... There s not a general consensus about what shaken baby syndrome is. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Mom testifies to finding baby 'quiet and cold' Mar 25, 2009
(older than 14 days). Article rated a 0 by 0 users. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Mother tells of shaken baby's final days Mar 24, 2009
(MATTHEW PUTNEY/Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier) NEW HAMPTON The mother of a 12-day-old infant who died in 2008 from alleged shaken baby syndrome gave an emotional account of the girl s final days during the trial of her accused killer. Annette Eilderts, now living in Waterloo, testified that Aliya Blanchard her newborn daughter was a cheery baby who cried only when she was hungry. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Sanction Affirmed of Lawyer Who Sued Adversary Over Deposition Questions Mar 21, 2009
An autopsy had shown that the infant had subarachnoid brain damage, which can be a sign of shaken baby syndrome. When Nagel objected, an argument ensued and the deposition quickly deteriorated, with Nagel calling Wahrenberger's question "garbage" and she calling him "rude and a bully.". (Law.com)
Added economic stress linked to rise in shaken baby cases Mar 19, 2009
Cases of the potentially devastating brain injury known as shaken baby syndrome have at least doubled in the last few months, a jump that Massachusetts child abuse specialists say is apparently influenced by families' economic stress. Child protection teams at Children's Hospital Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital, which consult on many of the state's cases of maltreatment, have seen nine infants with shaken baby syndrome in the last three months, compared with four in the same period... (Boston Globe)
Baby was shaken, DCI, doctors say Mar 19, 2009
Puk said an eye test showing retinal bleeding and swelling is a common indicator for shaken baby syndrome. Puk also said it would take large amount of force to cause the amount of trauma to Aliya s eyes. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Sullivan man pleads not guilty to murder charges related to his infant daughter's death Mar 17, 2009
Doctors who later examined Olivia at St. Mary s Hospital in Decatur and St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria both found hemorrhaging and other injuries that indicated shaken baby syndrome, Faro also said. Dilley was interviewed twice about what happened with Olivia, Faro continued. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Man Charged In 17-Mo.-Old Nephew's Death Mar 16, 2009
The child died the next day, and an autopsy showed the toddler's injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. On Saturday, police say Wyrosdick admitted that he shook the boy repeatedly and dropped him on his head several times. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Father gets 15 to life for fatal... Mar 14, 2009
The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome estimates that as many as 1,400 babies annually are injured or killed by shaking. Links. (CNN -- Law)
Man facing deportation Mar 10, 2009
Bingham County Prosecutor Scott Andrew dismissed the charge after the medical examiner did not find injuries typical of shaken baby syndrome. Lopez-Santillan said he dropped the baby onto the floor from a standing position then put the infant to bed. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
BETTER LIFE: Trauma news: More than 20% of rape victims drugged Mar 10, 2009
New materials aim to reduce Shaken Baby Syndrome. A novel approach to educating mothers may better prepare them to cope with a newborn's interminable crying, a major trigger for shaking babies, according to a study in today's. (USA Today -- Life)
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome Mar 7, 2009
THURSDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- An educational program for parents can help prevent shaken baby syndrome that's triggered by infant crying, according to American and Canadian studies ... In the United States, about 1,300 infants are hospitalized or die from shaken baby syndrome each year, and about 80 percent of those who survive suffer brain injury, blindness and deafness, fractures, paralysis, cognitive and learning disabilities or cerebral palsy, according to background information in... (MEDLINEplus)
Mother charged in child’s death Mar 7, 2009
Mother charged in child s death. Ashley Elizabeth Heffner, 22, Crabapple Lane, was charged Friday with three counts of endangering the child and one felony count of hindering the investigation into the death. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Cleared caregiver wants investigation to continue Mar 6, 2009
Prosecutors had filed the charges against Sunclades after doctors said a 3-month-old infant she was watching suffered injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The case was dismissed after Dr. Robert Troia said in a Feb. 10 deposition that bleeding in the infant's eyeballs happened a week to 30 days before prosecutors alleged the baby was injured in Sunclades' care. (Sioux City Journal)
Judge dismisses child endangerment charges Mar 5, 2009
Medical tests later showed bleeding on the child's brain, which a doctor told police was consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal)
Program Effective In Educating Parents About Prevention Of Shaken Baby Syndrome Mar 4, 2009
4, 2009) New studies in the United States and Canada show that educational materials aimed at preventing shaken baby syndrome increased knowledge of new mothers about infant crying, the most common trigger for people abusing babies by shaking them ... Each year in the United States, an estimated 1,300 infants are hospitalized or die from shaken baby syndrome ... Dr. Barr collaborated with Marilyn Barr, executive director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome on the Vancouver study. (Science Daily)
Court hearing scheduled for suspect in baby's death Mar 4, 2009
barb dwyer wrote on Mar 3, 2009 8:29 AM:" with shaken baby syndrome it can and usuallt takes hours if not days for symtoms to surface from a shaking incident...so the person who notices the syptoms and takes the child for help may not be the one who caused the injuries...while the person who did may not even still be around the child...this is so sad " ... Love, Aunt Jenny " libra1966 wrote on Mar 3, 2009 8:01 PM:" I honestly think everyone should realize there is a huge difference between SIDS,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Educational materials for new mothers may prevent shaken baby syndrome, CMAJ study shows Mar 2, 2009
Educational materials on how to deal with crying newborns lead to increased knowledge about infant crying and behaviours that are important to preventing shaken baby syndrome, found two new studies being published online March 2 in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) and Pediatrics. The CMAJ study involved 1279 mothers in a randomized controlled trial in Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada who were provided materials from the Period of PURPLE Crying program, an 11-page booklet and DVD... (EurekAlert!)
Boone County CARES promotes healthy lifestyles, offers support Feb 26, 2009
"It creates building blocks to instill good behaviors throughout life." The Stork's Nest program, which is intended for pregnant women or families with children up to 18 months of age, holds educational classes on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the First Evangelical Free Church, located at 1407 Kate Shelley Dr. During the educational sessions, discussion topics range from sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome to maternal depression. Kostner said the... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Cheyenne woman making slow recovery after crash Feb 17, 2009
Lynette also had suffered a brain injury similar to Shaken Baby Syndrome. The other car hit hers so hard that it had literally rattled her brain. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
17-year-old Belle Chasse father charged with child abuse Feb 9, 2009
Hingle said that 3-month-old Aiden Smith is being treated for hemorrhaging of the brain and retinal hemorrhaging; the injury is commonly associated with child abuse, and is known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. The child s condition is listed as serious, but stable. (WWLTV.com, LA)
