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. 2022 Jan;38(1):9-10.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-021-05415-1. Epub 2021 Nov 17.

Answer to Squier et al

Matthieu Vinchon  1   2
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Answer to Squier et al

Matthieu Vinchon. Childs Nerv Syst. 2022 Jan.

Abstract

The author responds to critics formulated by W Squier regarding our paper "The legal challenges to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome Or: how to counter 12 common fake news.

Keywords: Shaken baby syndrome; child abuse; controversy; medicolegal expertise.

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