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

Katherine R Nash, Daniel J Sheridan

June 2009

Synopsis of Social media discussions

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.

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Agreement
 Neither 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.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

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

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Engagement
 Moderate level of 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.

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Impact
 Moderate level of 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.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

9 Posts

News

2 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

1,356,882

Total Likes

30,930

Extended Reach

1,356,954

Social Features

13

Timeline: Posts about article

Top Social Media Posts

Posts referencing the article

Understanding Why Bruises Change Color Over Time

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

July 23, 2015

1,085,478 views

Understanding Why Bruises Change Color and Inaccuracies in Dating Them

Understanding Why Bruises Change Color and Inaccuracies in Dating Them

This video explains why bruises change color and discusses the limitations of using color to determine their age. It highlights that current methods are unreliable and emphasizes the need for improved research and clinical practices in injury assessment.

Scilabus

February 9, 2021

271,404 views

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Abstract Synopsis

  • 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.]