PubHawk
June 2009 PMID 19222687

Can one accurately date a bruise? State of the science.

Katherine R Nash, Daniel J Sheridan

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Peak: 9 in Mar 2021
across 3 sources since Jul 2015

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects cautious interest, with posters referencing the article’s challenges, like difficulty in dating bruises from photos, and discussing the broader implications for medical and forensic contexts. Words like 'difficult' and 'especially' signal acknowledgment of complexity, while some posts such as 'here’s an article to read' imply curiosity rather than strong agreement or disagreement.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions, with some dismissing the difficulty of dating bruises and others acknowledging the challenges highlighted by the article.

InterestModerate interest

Most participants express modest curiosity, especially around the practical aspects of bruise dating and its relevance to real-world issues.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some meaningful engagement, as several posters discuss the limitations and implications of the research, though others simply share articles or general comments.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest a moderate impact, raising awareness about the limitations of current forensic methods and the need for further research, though it’s not causing widespread controversy.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses the challenges and inaccuracies in dating bruises based solely on their color, highlighting that color change is not a reliable indicator of when the injury occurred.
  • It points out that current research on bruise aging is limited, flawed, and inconsistent, making it difficult for health professionals to accurately determine the timing of injuries.
  • The article recommends moving away from using bruise color as the main method for dating injuries and calls for better research and improved clinical practices in forensic and healthcare settings.]
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@okashaalzohory @AaronBastani @jesswagtail https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

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@daicaprice @SuseHill @AaronBastani Here’s an article to read, it’s difficult to date bruises, especially from a photo. https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

Mar 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 8 followers View post →
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@Strongarms12 @SCClarkCymru @AaronBastani Okay here’s an article about adult bruising. https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

Mar 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 8 followers View post →
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@starlord_adam @AaronBastani https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

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@southlondonjohn @nichola_lashmar @AaronBastani @pritipatel https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

Mar 27, 2021 · 1 like · 8 followers View post →
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@mattyclark10 @AaronBastani https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

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Understanding Why Bruises Change Color Over Time

What happens in your body after you get a bruise. Current research shows that accurately dating bruises based solely on color is unreliable, highlighting the need for improved clinical practices and further research.

SciShow · Jul 23, 2015 1,085,478 views
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@mattyclark10 @AaronBastani https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

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@eastkyfho · X

@starlord_adam @AaronBastani https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

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@okashaalzohory @AaronBastani @jesswagtail https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

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@southlondonjohn @nichola_lashmar @AaronBastani @pritipatel https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

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@joamer @AaronBastani https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

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@mhbw_hb @dcentralised @AaronBastani FYI https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

Mar 27, 2021 · 8 followers View post →
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@eastkyfho · X

@daicaprice @SuseHill @AaronBastani Here’s an article to read, it’s difficult to date bruises, especially from a photo. https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

Mar 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 8 followers View post →
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@eastkyfho · X

@Strongarms12 @SCClarkCymru @AaronBastani Okay here’s an article about adult bruising. https://t.co/82tn7mJSWQ

Mar 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 8 followers View post →