ABSTRACT DPC, which is an acronym for “Diagnosis Procedure Combination,” is a patient
classification method developed in Japan for inpatients in the acute phase of illness. It was …

Background Child maltreatment leads to enormous adverse short-and long-term health
outcomes. The aim of this study is to estimate the burden of disease and the cost of illness …

Background Evidence on whether meteorological conditions affect hip fractures (HFs) is
limited. This study aimed to clarify the associations between ambient temperature and sun …

Previous studies of abusive head trauma (AHT) suggest that incidence may vary by
geographic location, and there is limited information regarding population‐based risk factors …

Objective Subdural hematoma in infants or toddlers has often been linked to abuse, but it is
not clear how many cases actually occur and how many are suspected of abuse. The …

Background Though the neurosurgeon's role in non-accidental head injury (NAHT) is the
prompt recognition and care of the inflicted injuries, he/she should be aware of the possible …

Background A video that simulates the anatomical mechanism of shaking the infant head,
which may have a stronger impact on the viewer, and a tool to prevent self-reported …

Objectives To examine the incidence rate and characteristics of paediatric abusive head
trauma (PAHT) among children under age 5 years in Taiwan. Methods The International …

Abusive head trauma (AHT), commonly known as shaken baby syndrome, is a cranial injury
of infants and young children. AHT is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in young …

Background Administrative medical records and claims are increasingly used to study
prevalence of and outcomes for children exposed to child maltreatment. However, suspicion …