shaken baby syndrome

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) has acquired a new descriptor: “junk science.” The label has migrated from defense briefs and skeptical experts into court opinions, podcasts, headlines, and public debate.

In November 2015, ten-year-old Maya was rushed to the emergency room with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a central nervous system disorder causing chronic pain.

The concern of over-aggressive prosecution of alleged abusers is not new, although it is gaining prominence. Various medical conditions may mimic the appearance of an abused child, leading to erroneous conclusions.