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A Father Administers THC to His Child With Cancer Without Hospital Clearance

12/30/2023

A New York court recently affirmed a family court decision, finding that a father had neglected his child by twice administering tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil to her while she was in the hospital...

12/30/2023

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Catching Serious Child Abuse Before It Happens Again

02/03/2016

Jessica Tomaszewski, MD

Jessica Tomaszewski, MD

Thousands of children die each year from abuse and neglect while health care providers often fail to recognize the indicators.

02/03/2016

surgery

Surgical service adds value in suspected child abuse

01/27/2016

Children with suspected non-accidental trauma receive better care when they are admitted to surgical service rather than a non-surgical service such as pediatrics, new findings show.

01/27/2016

Bone fractures

When should fractures raise concerns of child abuse?

01/27/2014

Specific features of fractures in children raise the suspicion of physical abuse, according to a new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

01/27/2014

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