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Woman Tries to Understand Why Her Body Is Giving Up
“My health has deteriorated significantly over the past year,” Angharad Rees said. The 44-year-old said she always enjoyed walking, cycling, and swimming but earlier this year she received a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Parents Behind The Pinwheels
Sharing the stories of families who have been impacted by the medical misdiagnosis of child abuse.
‘Take Care of Maya’ Family Awarded $261 Million in Court - The New York Times
A jury found that a Florida hospital, which had suspected child abuse, was liable for charges including medical negligence and false imprisonment in its treatment of Maya Kowalski in 2016
Maya Kowalski News | Court TV
The Kowalski family is suing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, alleging it held Maya prisoner as a child, causing her mother to take her own life.
WA doctor pushes back on questionable child abuse cases
A small-town Washington pediatrician called upon to consult in child abuse allegations has found other explanations for the kids' conditions in 77% of the cases.
Lehigh Valley Health Network replaces doctor criticized by parents accused of abuse
The Lehigh Valley Hospital company says the leadership change follows a nearly yearlong national search.
American Idol finalist's fight for children puts spotlight on child-abuse medical specialty
Syesha Mercado's children were taken away after her toddler son was said to be 'severely malnourished,' following a medical examination by a controversial child-abuse expert.
Do No Harm
Doctors trained to spot child abuse can save lives. But when they get it wrong, families are torn apart, NBC News and the Houston Chronicle found in an investigation.
