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Prosecutors said the injuries to Trotter's son are consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The baby has been in and out of the hospital since the incident in December, officials said. (7 KETV Omaha)
New Law Targets Shaken Baby Syndrome Feb 29, 2008
A local girl who nearly died from Shaken Baby Syndrome is the inspiration for a new law taking effect tomorrow ... A reception, underway right now, celebrates the new law that makes Ohio a leader in the fight against Shaken Baby Syndrome ... The happy little child was the victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome, which can cause brain damage or even death. (WKRC.com, OH)
Arrest warrant issued for parents after baby dies in Montreal hospital Feb 29, 2008
The head trauma triggered by shaken baby syndrome can cause brain damage, paralysis and death. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Miller sheriff remains mum on charges Feb 27, 2008
In January, 20-month-old Ocean McCoy died of shaken baby syndrome. Ward was the fourth fatality. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Helmka gets 14 years in shaken baby case Feb 27, 2008
A pediatric critical-care physician and a Boone County medical examiner testified the baby's injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. To read the rest of the story see BDN's Feb. 26 print edition. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Prosecutors to Appeal Shaken Baby Ruling Feb 20, 2008
Edmunds was released from prison this month after an appeals court said new research into shaken baby syndrome might prove her innocence in the death of 7-month-old Natalie Beard ... The appeals court determined that new research into shaken baby syndrome presents alternate theories on how Natalie might have suffered fatal injuries while at Edmunds' in-home day care facility in Waunakee. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Two infants hospitalized Feb 16, 2008
Less than a month ago, 20-month-old Ocean McCoy died of Shaken Baby Syndrome while in the care of her father's girlfriend. Roshell Johnson, 32, of Brumley, has been charged with second-degree murder in McCoy's death. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Nashua man makes court appearance in baby’s death Feb 16, 2008
Charges stem from an incident that occurred on Feb. 5 when the infant was taken to Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City with injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The infant was transferred to Covenant Hospital in Waterloo and was later moved to the intensive care unit at St. Mary s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. (Charles City Press, IO)
Dead toddler identified Feb 15, 2008
Although the autopsy results have not been confirmed, the cause of death is believed to be Shaken Baby Syndrome. In court documents filed in Miller County, it appears the parents were in the process of getting a divorce. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Blanchard had previous child abuse charge Feb 15, 2008
Aliya was hospitalized with symptoms of shaken baby syndrome ... The baby's injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome, according to DCI officials. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sheriff waiting on answers in death of Miller County toddler Feb 14, 2008
Although autopsy results were not available in a press release aimed at raising the public's awareness concerning the stress of raising children, Abbott made references to Shaken Baby Syndrome, indicating that is the suspected cause of death. Two weeks ago 20-month-old Ocean McCoy died of Shaken Baby Syndrome while in the care of her father's girlfriend ... The latest could be the second due to Shaken Baby Syndrome. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Nashua man charged with murder in baby's death Feb 14, 2008
Aliya was taken to Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City Feb. 5 and then transferred to Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo with injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome, DCI officials said. Hospital security staff contacted authorities at the Nashua Police Department because of the baby's condition, and Aliya was moved to the intensive care unit at Saint Mary's. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Others who show excellence Feb 14, 2008
major, public health; training African-American pastors, coaching moms about shaken baby syndrome. Nicholas Weida, College of Wooster; home, Lititz, Pa. (USA Today)
Nashua man faces child endangerment charges Feb 13, 2008
The arrest took place after medical professionals at Covenant determined Aliya was likely suffering from shaken baby syndrome, and then contacted the Nashua Police Department. She was transferred again to Saint Mary s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. (Charles City Press, IO)
Nashua father charged with killing newborn daughter Feb 13, 2008
Officials say the girl's injuries were consistent with "shaken baby syndrome.". Information from: The Gazette, http://www. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Accused murderer's mother shocked by charges Feb 11, 2008
Edwards denied any violence toward the child, who died Oct. 19 at St. Marys Hospital of symptoms consistent with shaken baby syndrome. And after speaking with her son, Thompson believed his innocence. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Nashua man charged with shaking daughter Feb 9, 2008
Blanchard's 6-day old daughter, Aliya, was transferred from Floyd County Memorial Hospital to Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo on Tuesday with injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The Nashua Police Department was contacted by security personnel at Covenant after it was determined that the child likely suffered from shaken baby syndrome. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Voters reject plan to raze Alcatraz Feb 7, 2008
wisconsin Court frees woman in shaken-baby case MADISON - A former child-care provider sent to prison more than a decade ago in the fatal shaking of a baby was freed yesterday, six days after an appeals court ruled the latest research into shaken baby syndrome might prove her innocence. The release of Audrey Edmunds, 46, came after an appeals court overturned her 1996 conviction and ordered a new trial. (Boston Globe)
Woman faces murder charge in child's death Feb 7, 2008 Woman charged in baby's death says she has mental illness Feb 6, 2008 more » Feb 5, 2008 Court orders new trial for day care provider convicted of homicide Feb 3, 2008 Court orders new trial in Wis. 'shaken baby' case Feb 1, 2008 Smith accused of lying Jan 31, 2008 Hospitals to offer video warning parents Jan 30, 2008 Smith describes himself as 'profoundly ignorant' Jan 29, 2008 Lawmakers hope for better in '08 Jan 24, 2008 UNC, Duke lead first statewide shaken baby prevention research project in US Jan 17, 2008 UNC, Duke get $7M to prevent shaking babies Jan 16, 2008 ‘Shaken baby’ in West Hazleton under investigation Jan 15, 2008 Nettleton father accused of shaking baby to death Jan 13, 2008 Editor's mail Jan 12, 2008 Man admits hurting baby Jan 11, 2008 Violent Shaking Pulps The Infant Brain Jan 8, 2008 Couple Arrested in Utah Accused of Murdering Child in Las Vegas Jan 3, 2008 Peabody mother pleads not guilty in death of 9-month-old baby Dec 29, 2007 Experts divided over shaken baby syndrome Dec 12, 2007 Ex-chief coroner admits he failed to act Nov 30, 2007 Dad seeks answers in daughter's death Nov 26, 2007 While many await adoption, a girl gets a family Nov 24, 2007 Blog Entries - April, 2007 Nov 24, 2007 State fails to meet burden of proof Nov 17, 2007 Man pleads nolo in baby's death Nov 7, 2007 Bail set for Edwards Oct 27, 2007 Many remember victims of domestic violence at vigil Oct 24, 2007 Defense seeks to ban 'shaken baby' term Oct 19, 2007 Doctor says baby shows signs of violent shaking Oct 18, 2007 Shaken Baby Case Goes To Jury Oct 17, 2007 Lawyers to contest new trial in baby's death Oct 9, 2007 Infant taken off life support Oct 6, 2007 Gresham dad indicted in shaken baby case Sep 26, 2007 Emotional Distress Suit Over 'Inhumane' Deposition Is Axed Sep 25, 2007 Helmka not advised of rights Sep 22, 2007 Police investigating Waianae infant's injuries Sep 21, 2007 Miranda puts shaken baby case at risk; judge delays ruling in preliminary hearing Sep 21, 2007 22-month-old fighting for life Sep 20, 2007 Shaking May Cause Brain Damage And Serious Long-term Effects To Infants Sep 19, 2007 Mom Accused Of Abusing Baby Sep 19, 2007 Enid babysitter charged with child abuse Sep 18, 2007 Gresham father arrested for assaulting baby by shaking Sep 18, 2007 Monday, Sept. 10 Sep 9, 2007 When shaken babies grow up Sep 7, 2007 Legislator's View: Resources available to prevent child abuse Sep 5, 2007 Man accused of aggravated child abuse Sep 2, 2007 Boy injured in shaken-baby case slowly makes progress Sep 2, 2007 Seven siblings get four more Sep 1, 2007 • Father Arrested For Baby's Death Appears In Court Aug 18, 2007 Father Arrested In Baby's Death Aug 17, 2007 DSS role in child's family defended Aug 16, 2007 DOCS issues warning on baby shaking Aug 12, 2007 Denton Boy Dies After Wrestling With Stepfather Aug 4, 2007 Stepfather Arrested In Death Of Clifton Boy, 2 Jul 20, 2007 Floyd youth reach out to Florida baby Jul 10, 2007 NJ mom gets custody despite death of older child Jul 10, 2007 Man charged in death of godson Jul 4, 2007 Family Calendar Jul 1, 2007 New law aims to teach parents consequences of shaking babies Jun 19, 2007 Baby Jack 'Suffers' To Save Young Lives Jun 19, 2007 Shaken infant dies Jun 12, 2007 Man Sentenced For Causing Death Of Girlfriend's Child Jun 8, 2007 Defense to hire expert in shaken baby case Jun 8, 2007 • Bail Set At $1 Million In Baby's Death May 24, 2007 Parents arrested after their baby dies May 22, 2007
hmarie775 wrote on Feb 5, 2008 9:59 AM:" It sounds to me as if there is high need in that area for some parenting intervention. Do they have parents as teachers available there, they do such a great job of going into the homes and helping teach parents how to deal with things like crying babies and just general parenting skills. I think it should be mandatory that new parents be shown videos about shaken baby syndrome and things that most of us take for granted, like not sleeping with your baby... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Sitter freed in shaken baby case Feb 7, 2008
MADISON, Wisconsin (AP) -- A former child care provider sent to prison more than a decade ago in the fatal shaking of a baby was freed Wednesday, six days after an appeals court ruled the latest research into shaken baby syndrome might prove her innocence ... The court said new research into shaken baby syndrome presents alternate theories on what happened to 7-month-old Natalie Beard after she was dropped off at Edmunds' in-home day care in Waunakee. (CNN)
Vernon said the autopsy revealed internal bleeding on the brain caused by a severed artery inside the back of the cranium and hemorrhaging of the optical nerve, all of which are consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome. According to the probable cause statement filed in the court records, when questioned about the incident, Johnson said: I told her that if she did not pick up her toys she was going to go to time out. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Bell said the case involves Shaken Baby Syndrome ... Bennett said he consults and handles cases in which Shaken Baby Syndrome is alleged ... Shaken Baby Syndrome is not based on science, Bennett said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
The District 4 Court of Appeals, which had denied a previous appeal by Edmunds on different grounds, today ruled that shaken baby syndrome medical research has significantly changed in the decade she was convicted of causing the death of Natalie Beard ... Although the defense suggested at trial that Natalie's parents or others could have caused the child's injuries, Findley doubts that would be argued at a new trial given the inconclusive nature of the new medical perspective on shaken baby... (The Capital Times)
- An appeals court overturned the conviction of a baby-sitter yesterday and ordered a new trial, saying the latest research into shaken baby syndrome might prove that she did not kill an infant in her care ... In her appeal, Edmunds, 46, argued that recent developments in medical research into shaken baby syndrome cast doubt on her conviction ... A pathologist testified that the injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. (Boston Globe)
Smith was an expert witness and had wrongly determined the infant had died of shaken baby syndrome. The father's lawyer told the court that Smith's work had previously been described as "shoddy" by a judge in another case of alleged shaken baby syndrome. (Toronto Star)
According to the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, there is no solid estimate on how many babies suffer from being shaken every year because there is no uniform reporting method ... Visit the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome online at. (The Augusta Chronicle)
He said that a diagnosis that was central to many of his most controversial conclusions - Shaken Baby Syndrome - has certainly not been discredited, even if it has come into increasing question in recent years. "Issues around Shaken Baby Syndrome and whether short falls can cause fatal injury have been the subject of ongoing research and publication, and understanding has evolved considerably in the past three decades," Dr. Smith's statement says. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Rose plans to propose allowing judges to double the sentence of someone who kills an infant in cases of shaken baby syndrome, and in the case of someone who kills a police officer in the course of fleeing the officer. Rose also plans to push a proposal to freeze the property tax on the homes of the elderly in the event the homes are rebuilt after being destroyed in a natural disaster. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The project, the largest and most comprehensive in the country, is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Duke Endowment and is led by a broad coalition of stakeholders from the National Center for Shaken Baby Syndrome, University of British Columbia and state and county agencies, service providers and non-profit organizations ... Too many people in this state and all across the country have never heard of shaken baby syndrome and... (EurekAlert!)
The group will use an intervention program established by Ron Barr, a professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and Marilyn Barr, executive director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided a five-year, $2. (Bizjournals.com)
She also confirmed the case involved an apparent case of shaken baby syndrome ... org, shaken baby syndrome is a form of inflicted head trauma. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Dickinson said autopsy reports show Kelly died from shaken baby syndrome. "We received a call Sunday from Le Bonheur saying that they had a child who may have been a victim of shaken baby syndrome."After investigating, we learned that the father of the child had been home alone with the children and had possibly harmed them," Dickinson said Friday.He said an autopsy also showed the girl had broken ribs that were in the healing stage.The girl's twin brother, whose name was not released, was still... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Carol Panerio, Spearfish Support Shaken Baby Syndrome legislation ... Since his death we have been helping to push legislation, especially in the area of Shaken Baby Syndrome laws ... We would ask you to call our three Congressmen in Washington, D.C. regarding the Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act 2007, which was presented by Senator Dodd. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
In response to Dina wrote on Jan 10, 2008 10:31 AM:" Dina, I understand your concern, as there are always to sides to every story. However, read up on Shaken Baby Syndrome. Bruising does not need to be present to indicate fractures of the ribs when a baby is shaken. " ... Child Abuse Awareness wrote on Jan 9, 2008 11:18 AM:" I think what Lake and Porter County needs is a Child Abuse Awareness/Shaken Baby Syndrome program. This is NOT the 1st time we\'ve heard of child abuse in the region.... (Munster Times, IN)
18, 2007) Researchers have carried out a bibliographic review of the shaken baby syndrome. Many of the diagnosed cases which produce internal damage to the infant have been caused by mistreatment or abuse. (Science Daily)
The couple told police they had a son die in Las Vegas back in early 2006 from shaken baby syndrome. When police called to confirm the case learned the two were wanted for that child's murder. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
The cause of death was abusive head trauma, commonly called shaken baby syndrome. Wearing a blue sweater, dark jeans, and leopard-print ballet flats, Ward said only "not guilty," during her two-minute arraignment. (Boston Globe)
The controversy over shaken baby syndrome has gained urgency in Canada after Ontario's top forensic pathologist cast doubt on the diagnosis at the inquiry into the actions of disgraced pathologist Charles Smith ... But in recent years, some researchers have come to believe that symptoms thought to be the hallmarks of shaken baby syndrome, considered a deadly form of child abuse, can be caused accidentally ... Such a review "would be a complete waste of money," said Ronald Barr, a child-abuse... (Globe and Mail)
The death came at a time when still-controversial shaken baby syndrome was working its way into forensic consciousness, and Dr. Smith, who was deemed an expert, concluded that Amber died from brain injuries caused by severe shaking ... While he did not elaborate, Dr. Young did say that Dr. Smith told him some time after the acquittal that the judge had expressed the view that had he known more about shaken baby syndrome, he would have convicted S.M., whose full name is covered by a publication... (Globe and Mail)
He said he doesn't believe his daughter's death was an accident, because doctors said Miakailah's injuries were more consistent with shaken baby syndrome than the slip and fall that Santistevan described to a sheriff's detective. He doubts that the authorities will get to the bottom of the matter. (Modesto Bee, CA)
The Sutton couple adopted a victim of shaken baby syndrome 14 years ago; the girl, Sherisa, is now 16 and a special needs student at Colony High School. That was their one and only adoption, they thought. (Anchorage Daily News)
North Carolina football players , , , , and participated in the N.C. Children's Hospital's campaign to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome called "Real Men Rock" on Friday, April 20 ... According to the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, "an estimated 1,200 - 1,400 children are shaken for whom treatment is sought.". (Golobos.com)
The hearing was held as a result of the defendant's motion to disallow the introduction of testimony regarding shaken baby syndrome ... The critics contend that subdural hematoma and retinal bleeding can have many other causes and that the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome is merely a default' diagnosis, one which pediatricians use when they have no other explanation for the cause of the child's injuries ... The burden of proof rests upon the State to establish that the diagnosis of shaken baby... (Macon Chronicle-Herald, MO)
Police and medical personnel had found that Giavanni Campbell's injuries were consistent with "shaken baby syndrome." According to police detectives, doctors found that the child had retinal hemorrhage in his eyes and subdural hematoma inside his skull. The cause of death was determined to be head trauma related to so-called "shaken baby syndrome." Following a police investigation, Irizarry was first arrested and arraigned on charges of first degree child abuse. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
The complaint said several doctors believed his death Oct. 19 was caused by injuries from shaken baby syndrome, which allegedly lead to bruising to the child s chest, head and retinal areas. The complaint said there was severe brain injury consistent with nonaccidental trauma. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Auter said Reagan was the victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome ... The child s loved ones have started the Reagan s Rescue program to bring Shaken Baby Syndrome awareness and education to the people of east central Illinois and to support local organizations that aid families and children at risk ... Auter said she has made it her personal mission to make sure everyone hears Reagan s story and how to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Attorneys for the Rapid City man charged in the January death of an 18-month-old boy want the term "shaken baby syndrome" banned from use in his trial ... Kevin Krull, chief deputy state's attorney for Pennington County, objected to that request, saying that based on medical records and autopsy reports, there is no way the term "shaken baby syndrome" can be left out of the trial. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fields said he has treated 50 to 100 victims of so-called shaken baby syndrome, a series of injuries resulting from shaking a baby back and forth, sometimes causing broken bones and hemorrhaging behind the eyes and in the brain. Michael had massive retinal hemorrhaging behind his eyes and in four other areas inside his head. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Prosecutors said she was a victim of shaken baby syndrome. The Juceams' former baby sitter Veronica Salcedo is facing murder charges. (KCRA 3, CA)
The diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome, like that in Ware's case, has been used to support child abuse and murder convictions across the country for decades ... Instead, Ware's lawyers point to sickle cell anemia, saying the disease's devastating blood clotting produces results that can be mistaken for shaken baby syndrome. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The boy initially was checked into Doctors Hospital of Manteca on Sept. 28, critically injured with symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, Osborn said. He said the baby later was airlifted to an infant critical care unit at Children's Hospital Central California, where his mother remained at his side Friday night. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Doctors suspect she suffers from Shaken Baby Syndrome. If the child continues on in this state, she won't be OK for the rest of her life. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
When Nagel asked Wahrenberger to stop her line of questioning, she insisted she was obligated to pursue the issue because it had been raised by Rabinowitz and because autopsy results showed the baby had a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage, which can be a sign of shaken baby syndrome. The deposition deteriorated to the point where Nagel called Wahrenberger's words "garbage" and she responded that he was a "bully.". (Law.com)
Patricia Wankum, a pediatric critical-care physician at University Hospital, and Boone County Deputy Medical Examiner Chris Stacy testified that Jocelyn's injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Comments. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
The infant taken to a hospital Saturday at 8:30 p.m. has been diagnosed with acute subdural hemorrhages and bilateral retinal hemorrhaging usually found in shaken baby syndrome cases. The hemorrhaging is in an area between the infant's brain and the brain's outer lining. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Patricia Wankum, a pediatric critical-care physician at University Hospital, and Boone County Deputy Medical Examiner Chris Stacy testified that Jocelyn's injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Reprinted with permission from The Columbia Daily Tribune. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Father arrested for felony child abuse; shaken baby syndrome possible ... nce on the scene, police officers spoke to Emergency Room personnel, who notified us that they had a case of possible shaken baby syndrome. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
A group of interns of the Teaching Maternity Unit of the University College of Health Care of the UGR has carried out a bibliographic review of the shaken baby syndrome ... Concepci;n Ruiz Rodr;guez, lecturer of the Department of Nursing of the UGR and head of the research group, explains that the shaken baby syndrome is not well-known and may cause several injuries which, in most cases, have no outward physical signs. (Science Daily)
The baby has injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome -- and no brain function -- according to investigators. Castro will be possibly be charged with murder if her son dies. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Treating physician Dr. Mahmood Khichi said the injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome, the affidavit filed in Garfield County Court states. Tegan spent 20 days in the hospital in Enid. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Doctors suspect she suffers from Shaken Baby Syndrome. After they examined the child, police with Gresham's major crimes unit began interviewing family members. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sparta Area Family Education Center, Sparta, Wis ... Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Juneau County Family Resource Center, Mauston, Wis ... Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Family Resources, 1500 Green Bay St., free, registration required, (608) 784-8125. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
"Shaken Baby Syndrome." ... The first time Michele Poole got herself written up in this newspaper, it was 1999, and she had just begun what would become a national crusade to educate people about SBS, Shaken Baby Syndrome ... In 2003, she joined the board of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. (The Palm Beach Post)
The leading cause of abuse related death is trauma incurred by shaken baby syndrome (SBS). SBS is the violent shaking of infants by parents or caregivers in moments of rage or anger. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Police said doctors informed investigators that the childs injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Police said an investigation at Pester-Constances home uncovered a small crop of marijuana growing in the back yard. (Florida Today)
Korea's mother, Heather, said he suffered from a brain hemorrhage and seizures as a result of the shaking, two symptoms commonly associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome ... According to the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, 31 percent of children who are diagnosed with the condition reach a normal cognitive development level. (NEPA News, PA)
Two suffer from shaken baby syndrome, one is a quadriplegic, one is autistic, another has brittle bone disease and one has fetal alcohol syndrome. "We have enough love and patience and guidance to give them a home," Allison Thatch said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
According to the King County Medical Examiner's office, the baby, Aidan Andrews, had injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. His death was ruled a homicide. (Q13.com, WA)
The infant suffered blunt force injuries to the head, consistent with shaken baby syndrome, said Stephan Neal of the Federal Way police. Neighbors said the father was not married to the childs mother and was living with another woman at the time of the baby's death. (KIRO TV, WA)
Police and Bristol County District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter's office said that the child appeared to be a victim of shaken baby syndrome and that an autopsy was to be performed this week. Jetta Bernier, executive director of Massachusetts Citizens for Children, said there are shaken baby syndrome prevention programs operating in hospitals in Worcester and Hampden counties ... McClain said social workers may have talked with Serrano about how to protect her infant from shaken baby syndrome, but... (Boston Globe)
Parents and carers are being urged to seek help if they feel at their wits end, following the release of horrifying statistics on shaken baby syndrome. The Department of Community Services received 135 reports of babies or young children being shaken last year. (2GB News)
According to officials, Jaelyn's injuries were more consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome. The boy was not breathing when police arrived. (CBS 11, TX)
A 2-year-old Clifton boy who died at St. Mary's Hospital showed symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, a search warrant says. Brandon Moore, the child's stepfather, was arrested Thursday morning on first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death charges. (CBS 4, CO)
Pierce Lensing (left), Chayse Hawbaker, Payton Lensing (back left) and Kaitlynn Hawbaker sell lemonade to help a child diagnosed with Shaken Baby Syndrome ... The 5-month-old developed Shaken Baby Syndrome after allegedly being injured by a childcare provider. (Charles City Press, IO)
The father said he panicked and failed to call 9-1-1; an autopsy concluded the boy died of Shaken Baby Syndrome. His projected parole date is Wednesday. (Newsday -- New York City)
Kyler Janes, 2, was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital on June 24, 2006, with injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome ... Shaken baby syndrome results from the violent shaking of a child. (Pensacola News Journal)
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Family Resources, 1500 Green Bay St., free, registration required, (608) 784-8125. Parent-Tot Swim, 5 to 6 p.m. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The S.C. General Assembly recently passed a bill targeting Shaken Baby Syndrome, a type of traumatic brain injury that happens when a baby is violently shaken. The Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2008 ... Bleeding in the brain, retinal hemorrhages, spinal cord and neck damage and rib and bone fractures are among the characteristic injuries of Shaken Baby Syndrome. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
He's going to be blind," said Goree, 50, of Clearwater. A grandmother of nine who works with Pinellas County's child-protection team, Help A Child Inc., Goree introduced the doll to about a dozen nurses and child advocates at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital on Monday as part of a training seminar to prevent shaken baby syndrome. A state law named for Goree's granddaughter, the Kimberlin West Act of 2002, requires parents receive education about shaken baby syndrome after their child's birth, but... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
While at St. Anne's Hospital, a doctor indicated the child was showing blood on the brain, behind the retina and in his stool sample, which indicated the child may have sustained injuries due to "shaken baby syndrome.". After his son was transported to the hospital, Cerce was placed under arrest for possessing marijuana and taken to the Fall River Police Department for questioning. (Fall River Herald News, MA)
The head injuries were "very indicative" of shaken baby syndrome and consistent with the child being slammed against a hard surface, she said. "My daughter Ta'Niyah did no ...harm to anybody," Aurene Carey said in court Thursday. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
FREEPORT An attorney for a Freeport woman accused of shaking an infant hard enough to cause brain damage says he wants to hire an expert to determine if the victim suffered from shaken baby syndrome ... The expert, Schorsch said, would evaluate the victim's medical records and offer a viewpoint on whether the child suffered from shaken baby syndrome or if there were other factors involved in the infant's injury ... he treating physicians opined that the injuries were the result of shaken baby... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Court documents say the baby showed signs of shaken baby syndrome. Copyright. (Q13.com, WA)
The Associated Press reports the child died from apparent shaken baby syndrome and other injuries. The AP says doctors say Tianna ONeal suffered injuries to her brain, arms, shoulders and back as a result of being shaken or hit. (FOX23.com, OK)
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