Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Julie Gaither"
- Julie Gaither's recent research primarily investigates the impact of opioid use on pediatric populations, focusing on scenarios such as fatal pediatric opioid poisonings, neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, and the trends in pediatric deaths from fentanyl over time.
- Her studies reveal critical insights into the circumstances of pediatric opioid-related fatalities, the rising rates of hospital readmissions among infants affected by neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, and significant national trends in opioid-related deaths affecting children.
- In addition to opioid-related studies, Gaither explores child safety in contexts of domestic violence and the broader implications of caregiver substance use on child maltreatment, highlighting the necessity for improved assessments and interventions in emergency settings.
