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. 2022 Dec 1;157(12):1158-1159.
doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.3116.

Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Adults With Injury

Candace E Huffmaster  1 , Ashley Y Williams  1 , Yann-Leei L Lee  1 , C Caleb Butts  1 , Nathan M Polite  1 , Krista R Mehari  2 , Jon D Simmons  1
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Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Adults With Injury

Candace E Huffmaster et al. JAMA Surg. .
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This case-control study examines the risk factors associated with acute stress disorder in patients with severe injury.

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