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1. firest+MP5[view] [source] 2023-09-27 10:46:21
>>rossan+(OP)
“ Let there be no misunderstanding on the point that shaking is an absolutely real and dramatic form of child abuse. Inflicted head trauma is a devastating condition and a definite cause of traumatic brain injuries, including intracranial hemorrhage. Many medical determinations of SBS/AHT are made on children who have effectively been victims of violent intentional trauma. Prevention efforts against all forms of child abuse are totally warranted.”

A lot of the comments here are missing this key statement. While there can be medical explanations for things that look like SBS, it’s exceedingly rare

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2. lauren+dT5[view] [source] 2023-09-27 11:18:20
>>firest+MP5
I missed this part. Where does the author mention that other medical explanations (other than SBS) are exceedingly rare compared to the baby having indeed been shaken?
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3. firest+Bg6[view] [source] 2023-09-27 13:38:29
>>lauren+dT5
I said that blaming medical reasons for SBS is exceedingly rare. As indicated, trauma due to shaking is usually the case. Medical reasons can't be ruled out. That's the crux of the issue.
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