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  • Expert calls for broad inquiry into the science of shaken baby syndrome

    Expert calls for broad inquiry into the science of shaken baby syndrome

    Background A growing chorus of medical and legal experts is calling for a broad, independent inquiry into the science underpinning shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The push comes after a high-profile case in which a man spent nearly six years in jail for shaking his infant son, a conviction that is now viewed with renewed scrutiny…