Exsanguination by subclavian-esophageal fistula associated with a left subclavian aneurysm.

abstract：:Little is known about to what extent the events surrounding death can be reliably reconstructed from blunt force trauma analysis alone. In this study, we reconstruct circumstances of death from a blind blunt force trauma analysis using a sample of 21 individuals of known death circumstances, obtained from two identifi...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Marinho L,Cardoso HF

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this work, we present a measuring methodology for long bones of the limbs (humerus, femur, and tibia) of human corpses. Measurements of cadaveric height and long bone lengths were conducted on 72 corpses (20 females and 52 males) from the School of Medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Additiona...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Menéndez Garmendia A,Gómez-Valdés JA,Hernández F,Wesp JK,Sánchez-Mejorada G

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We explored the quality distribution of ninhydrin-developed prints on A4 bond paper in two groups of individuals, in Israel and in India. While the quality distributions of the developed marks in both countries had some dissimilarities, both groups showed the expected bell-shape distribution, with the majority of the ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Almog J,Sheratzki H,Elad-Levin M,Sagiv AE,Singh GD,Jasuja OP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyses depressed fractures (by blunt force trauma) and circular full-thickness injuries (drill injuries and gunshot wounds) in charred bones. Fifty bovine ribs (total 104 lesions) were divided into three groups. The first group consisted in 20 depressed hammer-produced fractures; in the second one, 60 rou...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Collini F,Amadasi A,Mazzucchi A,Porta D,Regazzola VL,Garofalo P,Di Blasio A,Cattaneo C

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of lethal idiopathic plasmacytic lymphadenopathy (IPL) with polyclonal hyperimmunoglobulinemia with chronic renal failure is described. A 40-year-old woman who had suffered from upper airways disease was admitted to the Emergency Room with acute renal failure and hypergammaglobulinemia. She developed peric...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Tattoli L,Solarino B,Schiraldi O,Di Vella G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to establish an animal model for entomotoxicological studies, the kinetics of morphine elimination from blood after a single intravenous injection of morphine and the concentration of morphine in tissues following a continuous perfusion were studied. The aim of these experiments was to obtain controlled morph...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hédouin V,Bourel B,Martin-Bouyer L,Bécart A,Tournel G,Deveaux M,Gosset D

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this case report, a very obese young woman who claimed to be 17 gestational weeks into pregnancy, sought an elective abortion. Upon dilation and curettage, the doctor assessed the fetal remains to be nearly 26 gestational weeks. After contacting local authorities, who turned the case over to the Office of the Medic...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Huxley AK,Sibley MA

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraosseous T1-weighted (T1W) and short-tau inversion recovery (STIR) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signal intensity changes-so-called bone marrow edema-may be able to differentiate antemortem and postmortem fractures in human forensic imaging. The primary objective of this study was to investigate this hypothesis...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Oetelaar G,Heng HG,Lim CK,Cox A,Weng HY

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Bath salts" are synthetic derivatives of cathinones, compounds found in the leaves of Catha edulis, which possesses amphetamine-like properties. At the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, we conducted a 3-year retrospective analysis of deaths in which cathinones were detected. Two categories emerged; thos...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： deRoux SJ,Dunn WA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The United States Supreme Court, in the recent case of Riggins v. Nevada, extended its examination of the issue of involuntary treatment with anti-psychotic medication to the mentally disabled facing criminal trial. Although this was an extreme case where the defendant faced a possible death sentence, the involuntary ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ladds B,Convit A,Zito J,Vitrai J

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inks from seven black and eight blue ballpoint pens were separated by a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method utilizing a photodiode array detection (PDA). A classifier flowchart was designed for the chromatographic data based on the presence or absence of certain peaks at different wavelengths to quali...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Kher AA,Green EV,Mulholland MI

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a recent investigation into the death of a cat that was initially thought to involve intentionally burning the animal via the use of an ignitable liquid. The exposure of the animal to flame was ruled out. Instead, forensic investigation revealed the intentional mixing together of a common outdoor swimming po...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Sandercock PM,Barnett JS

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA extracted from fingernail clippings of victims in forensic cases is a possible source of DNA from the perpetrator in cases where victims struggled or defended themselves. The source of this DNA on a victim's fingernails could possibly originate from contact with the suspect's blood, saliva, semen or scratched skin...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Oz C,Zamir A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrostatic dust print lift method is known to be able to recover only dry-origin footwear impression. However, the wet-origin footwear impression could also be recovered using this method. As the amount of dust accumulated before deposition of the wet-origin footwear impression increased, the intensity of the footw...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hong S,Park M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malingering by proxy (MAL-BP) is a form of maltreatment that involves a caregiver who fabricates or induces signs or symptoms in a child, dependent adult, or pet in pursuit of external, tangible incentives. Rarely studied, MAL-BP has an unknown prevalence, and is a challenging diagnosis for healthcare professionals. T...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Amlani A,Grewal GS,Feldman MD

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario database for 2011-2012 was used to compare fatal injury patterns in drivers whose third-generation airbags deployed compared to first- and second-generation airbag deployments and airbag nondeployments with and without seatbelt use. There were 110 frontal and offset frontal ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Kuk M,Shkrum MJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many epidemiological, clinical, and autopsy studies have demonstrated that the risk of sudden coronary death (SCD) is linked to the severity of coronary atherosclerotic lesions and to their thrombotic potential. However it remains unknown why some individuals manifest no clinical evidence of coronary disease until the...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Fornes P,Lecomte D,Nicolas G

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of temperature on microbial fermentation in blood was studied. Specimens of human blood from a blood bank were inoculated with Candida albicans, an organism capable of causing fermentation. A preservative was added to a portion of the inoculated specimens. These inoculated specimens, as well as uninoculated...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Chang J,Kollman SE

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subaortic pseudoaneurysms are rare but can be a cause of sudden death in young individuals. This case report involves a 20-year-old Vietnamese male who died suddenly from rupture of a subaortic pseudoaneurysm with resultant hemopericardium with tamponade. He had a history of bicuspid aortic valve with recent but heale...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Saint-Martin P,Rogers C,Carpenter E,Fishbein MC,Lau S,Sathyavagiswaran L

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controlled and uncontrolled fluid intake studies were conducted on series of volunteers over the 6 or 12 h of the study periods. Urine specimens were obtained from each subject randomly or at specified times relative to fluid ingestion. Creatinine analysis performed by a modification of the Abbott TDx procedure demons...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Needleman SB,Porvaznik M,Ander D

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When deaths occur in water, soft tissue decomposes after a temperature-dependent period, making DNA identification dependent on bone. This study examined the effects of water on bone DNA purity and quantity, and determined the best of three extraction methods for isolating DNA. The organic phenol-chloroform method con...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Cartozzo C,Singh B,Boone E,Simmons T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suspects in shooting investigations in Chicago are routinely transported in department vehicles and detained in department facilities prior to gunshot residue (GSR) evidence collection. The GSR test results are used to associate the suspect with primary exposure to GSR. The potential for these vehicles and facilities ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Berk RE,Rochowicz SA,Wong M,Kopina MA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few techniques offer "in situ" methods of friction ridge skin mark development. "In situ" development reduces mark transportation, degradation, and often cost. The effectiveness of cyanoacrylate fuming using the SUPERfume(®) and dusting with aluminum powder for latent fingermark development on several nonporous surfac...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Fieldhouse SJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bloodhounds are used to trail fleeing felons and missing persons. In order to start a trail, the dog must be presented with a person's scent. There are many hypotheses on what a bloodhound smells while trailing. The present study attempts to identify whether human scent is genetic, and if it is influenced by one's env...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Harvey LM,Harvey SJ,Hom M,Perna A,Salib J

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five different types of bullets, representing the major materials used in centerfire handgun and rifle ammunition, were inserted into the cranial, chest and abdominal cavities, muscle and adipose tissues of a fresh cadaver. The bullets were retrieved after the body was 90% decomposed. Observation and comparison of bef...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Smith OC,Jantz L,Berryman HE,Symes SA

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A portable capillary electrophoresis instrument with dual capacitively coupled contactless conductivity detection (C4 D) was used to determine the inorganic ionic profiles of three pharmaceutical samples and precursors of two illicit drugs (contemporary samples of methylone and para-methoxymethamphetamine). The LODs r...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Evans E,Costrino C,do Lago CL,Garcia CD,Roux C,Blanes L

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 48-year-old woman accused of killing at least 12 elderly women and attempting to kill another one during the last 3 years is presented. Extensive neuropsychological, electrophysiological, and neuropsychiatric testing showed no evidence of a DSM-IV-TR Axis I diagnosis, but a decrease in executive function...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ostrosky-Solís F,Vélez-García A,Santana-Vargas D,Pérez M,Ardila A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory pathogens have been detected in forensic investigations using multiple techniques; however, no study has examined the use of automated, nested, multiplex polymerase chain reaction (ANM-PCR), commonly used in living patients, in the forensic setting. This retrospective study assessed the utility of ANM-PCR ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Baker T,Schandl C,Presnell SE,Madory J,Nolte FS,Batalis N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extraction of DNA from human skeletal remains applied to forensic, and evolutionary studies do not exclude risks, which are to be evaluated when working with unique specimens that could be damaged or even destroyed. In the present study were evaluated several nondestructive methods for recovering DNA instead of th...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hervella M,Iñiguez MG,Izagirre N,Anta A,de-la-Rúa C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the past 10 years, medical imaging techniques have been increasingly applied to forensic investigations. To obtain histological and toxicological information, tissue and liquid samples are required. In this article, we describe the development of a low-cost, secure, and reliable approach for a telematic add-on for...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ebert LC,Ptacek W,Fürst M,Ross S,Thali MJ,Hatch G

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00