A new drama series, "Good American Family, " has sparked renewed interest in the puzzling story of Natalia Grace. The show, starring Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass, and Imogen Faith Reid, delves into the life of a couple who adopt a child with dwarfism, only to suspect she is an adult in disguise. This plot twist echoes the real-life tale of Natalia Grace, a young girl a...
When children experience brain swelling, it's a serious situation. Doctors must determine the cause and type of swelling. One type, called Cytotoxic Edema (CE), was once thought to be a clear sign of abuse. However, recent findings reveal that CE can occur in kids with severe brain injuries, regardless of how the injury happened. This means that CE is more about the ...
Elder abuse victimization is a stark reality. But why does it happen to some people more than others? Well, it turns out that the roots might go all the way back to childhood. When we're young, certain negative experiences can alter our life paths. These are known as adverse childhood experiences (ACE). They might include physical abuse, neglect, or even living in a ...
Web-based programs can really help people with mental health issues. But the thing is, many people don't even start or finish these programs. Researchers wanted to know how well an online program called @myTabu worked for people who had committed child sexual abuse or used child sexual exploitation material. This program aims to lower the chances of these individuals...
Did you know that one in four kids in the US faces some form of abuse or neglect? And out of those, about 18% experience physical abuse. Doctors are often the ones who can tell if a kid's injury is from an accident or abuse. So, a recent study decided to look into the factors that might make a kid more likely to face physical abuse. Physicians play a crucial role he...
Germany faces a significant issue with child maltreatment. Hospital data plays a vital role in tackling this problem by helping to identify and support at-risk children and teens. However, there's a lack of systematic evaluation and classification of these hospital records. This piece aims to provide an overview of existing data to fill this gap. First, let's look a...
Elon Musk isn't a fan favorite in Britain. Polls show he's unpopular, and his social media following has dipped since he took control last October. Yet, when he recently focused on a old child abuse scandal, everyone in Britain paid attention. Why? Well, Musk is super rich and has a friend in the U. S. president. But it's also because Britain's political and media sc...
A healthcare pro at a nearby hospital spotted a gap in child abuse cases. Kids with suspicious wounds weren't always treated the same way, even though different experts were involved. So, this pro set a goal: in just six months, bump the number of kids getting proper checks from 7. 7% to a whopping 50%! Making this happen wasn't a breeze. Doctors from various fields ...
In the quiet town of Lexington, South Carolina, a disturbing incident took place. A young man, named Daniel Peter Ferguson, from Hiddenite, North Carolina, was finally caught and brought to justice. The trouble started when a child, under the age of 11, reported that Ferguson had assaulted them. This happened way back in January 2023. When the Lexington County Sheri...
Did you ever think that something as simple as understanding infant crying could help prevent abuse? It turns out, it's a big deal. We talked to 122 healthcare workers and found that many of them didn't get what's normal when it comes to babies crying. Surprisingly, 40% of them thought it wasn't okay to take a quick break from a crying baby, even if it was safe. This...