Child abuse & neglect
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Child abuse & neglect · Sep 2008
Hepatic enzyme decline after pediatric blunt trauma: a tool for timing child abuse?
Previous research in adult patients with blunt hepatic injuries has suggested a pattern of serum hepatic transaminase concentration decline. Evaluating this decline after pediatric blunt hepatic trauma could establish parameters for estimating the time of inflicted injuries. Deviation from a consistent transaminase resolution pattern could indicate a developing complication. ⋯ Hepatic transaminases rise rapidly after uncomplicated blunt liver injury, then fall predictably. Persistently stable or increasing concentrations may indicate complications. ALT>AST indicates subacute injury.
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Child abuse & neglect · Sep 2008
Meta AnalysisComparing physically abusive, neglectful, and non-maltreating parents during interactions with their children: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
To clarify the nature and extent of differences in the ways that physically abusive, neglectful, and non-maltreating parents communicate during interactions with their children. ⋯ Researchers and practitioners need to carefully consider sample size, length and setting of observation, and interaction tasks when using observational methods.