Bone marrow emboli versus fat emboli as the cause of unexpected death.

abstract：:ABO types obtained from evidentiary samples have been used effectively to obtain the initial information leading to the apprehension of culprits in Japanese criminal investigations. A simple ABO genotyping method using multiplex sequence-specific PCR and capillary electrophoresis was developed as a supplement to serol...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Mizuno N,Ohmori T,Sekiguchi K,Kato T,Fujii T,Fujii K,Shiraishi T,Kasai K,Sato H

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estimating time since death is especially difficult in the examination of poorly preserved cadavers and depends on the experience of the examiner and comparison with previously documented cases showing similar characteristics. The present study reports on information obtained over the past ten years through the work o...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Prieto JL,Magaña C,Ubelaker DH

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoerotic deaths are normally classified as accidental deaths occurring during individual, and usually solitary, sexual activity in which a device, apparatus, or prop used to enhance sexual stimulation of the deceased somehow causes unintended death. The most common methods of autoerotic practices are asphyxia by han...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Schellenberg M,Racette S,Sauvageau A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Separation of male and female soft tissue depths into discrete groups for craniofacial identification implies that males and females differ enough from each other, with respect to this application, for this distinction to be useful. In this study, previously published soft tissue depth data were analyzed for sex separ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Stephan CN,Norris RM,Henneberg M

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an apparent diversity of opinion with respect to the probative value of hair in the United Kingdom and in North America. A questionnaire was devised and widely circulated in an attempt to discover the reasons behind this diversity and to seek the views of a broad range of hair examiners. This paper reports on...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Aitken CG,Robertson J

更新日期：1986-04-01 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：:When insect evidence is obtained during autopsy, forensic entomologists make decisions regarding the effects of low-temperature (-1 degrees C to 4 degrees C) storage of the body and associated insects when estimating the post-mortem interval (PMI). To determine the effects of storage in a morgue cooler on the temperat...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Huntington TE,Higley LG,Baxendale FP

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analyses of saw marks in bone may yield important information about the class characteristics of saws used in postmortem dismemberments, yet little research has been directed at identifying saws' individualizing characteristics. This study adds to existing saw mark analysis methodologies by examining wear-related feat...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Freas LE

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we report studies of the burden of neurodegenerative neuropathologies in a cohort of Medical Examiner (ME) subjects from the County of Santa Clara (California) to determine if this unique population of decedents manifested evidence of neurodegeneration that might underlie causes of death seen in an ME practice. W...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Uryu K,Haddix T,Robinson J,Nakashima-Yasuda H,Lee VM,Trojanowski JQ

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of our study were to investigate the dose-response relationship of the TASER X26 discharge duration in an anesthetized swine model. Fourteen swines were anesthetized and then exposed to TASER X26 discharge for 5 sec (n = 5) or for 10 sec (n = 6). The sham control group (n = 3) was anesthetized and studi...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Park EJ,Choi SC,Ahn JH,Min YG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the quest for a simple, reliable technique to estimate the sex of human remains several novel metric skeletal indices have been reported. Only a few have been examined for utility in populations different from those in which they were developed. In this study, the mastoid process was evaluated for sex determination...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Jaja BN,Ajua CO,Didia BC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an autopsy case of an 11-year-old girl who suffered mechanical asphyxia from falling off the metal bars in the playground. This autopsy case is interesting because of the atypical trauma and lesions. To our knowledge there has been no similiar published case reports in the forensic literature. The young age ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Durak D,Fedakar R,Eren B,Saka E,Durak VA

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite technological advances, human remains detection (HRD) dogs still remain one of the best tools for locating clandestine graves. However, soil texture may affect the escape of decomposition gases and therefore the effectiveness of HDR dogs. Six nationally credentialed HRD dogs (three HRD only and three cross-tra...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Alexander MB,Hodges TK,Wescott DJ,Aitkenhead-Peterson JA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collection of DNA for genetic profiling is a powerful means for the identification of individuals responsible for crimes and terrorist acts. Biologic hazards, such as bacteria, endospores, toxins, and viruses, could contaminate sites of terrorist activities and thus could be present in samples collected for profiling....

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Timbers J,Wilkinson D,Hause CC,Smith ML,Zaidi MA,Laframboise D,Wright KE

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated death (ID) (i.e., dying alone without anyone noticing for several days) has been suggested to be related to social isolation, mental disorder, and alcohol and/or drug abuse. A major transfer of patients with a mental disorder and/or alcohol and/or drug abuse from institutionalized care to treatment as outpati...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Thiblin IB,Fugelstad AB,Leifman AG,Romelsjö AP,Agren GS,Sorimachi Y

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Organization of Scientific Area Committees defines threshold of identification as the minimum concentration of ignitable liquid identifiable from gas chromatographic-mass spectrometry data using accepted pattern identification criteria. We propose a method for determining this threshold for gasoline based on base ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hondrogiannis EM,Newton C,Alibozek R

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood samples of two cases were analyzed preliminarily by a classical spectrophotometric method (VIS) and by an automated headspace gas chromatographic method with nitrogen-phosphorus detector (HS-GC/NPD). In the former, hydrogen cyanide (HCN) was quantitatively determined by measuring the absorbance of chromophores f...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Gambaro V,Arnoldi S,Casagni E,Dell'acqua L,Pecoraro C,Froldi R

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of this paper is to report on the successful implementation of forensic facial approximation in a real case in the forensic context. A three-dimensional (3D) facial approximation protocol of the skull was performed with free software, applying techniques in a virtual environment that have already...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Baldasso RP,Moraes C,Gallardo E,Stumvoll MB,Crespo KC,Strapasson RAP,de Oliveira RN

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biological evidence has become invaluable in the crime laboratory; however, it may exist in limited quantity and/or quality. Given this, the ability to amplify total DNA obtained from evidence, in an unbiased manner, would be highly advantageous. Methods for whole genome amplification (WGA) have the potential to fulfi...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Barber AL,Foran DR

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of tests were conducted to determine the velocities necessary for lead air gun pellets (calibers .177 and .22) and caliber .38 lead bullets to perforate skin. Human lower extremities were used. Caliber .177 air gun pellets weighing 8.25 grains required a minimum velocity of 101 m/s (331 ft/s) to perforate ski...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： DiMaio VJ,Copeland AR,Besant-Matthews PE,Fletcher LA,Jones A

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although forensic examiners operate in a stressful environment, there is a lack of understanding about workplace stress and feedback. These organizational and human factors can potentially impact forensic science judgments. In this study, 150 practicing forensic examiners from one laboratory were surveyed about their ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Almazrouei MA,Dror IE,Morgan RM

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated female experiences of stalking by former partners following the dissolution of heterosexual romantic relationships. It aimed to identify those characteristics of former partners that were associated with stalking as opposed to other post-relationship experiences of minor harassment or no-harass...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Roberts KA

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teeth development is widely used for age estimation in forensic science. The aims of this study were as follows: first, to establish Indian data on canine and first premolar development for age estimation and second, to investigate population differences in teeth development. Orthopantomograms of 340 Indian children a...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Pathak HV,Dixit P,Shrigiriwar M,Bardale R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA is often difficult to extract from old bones and teeth due to low levels of DNA and high levels of degradation. This study established a simple yet efficient method for extracting DNA from 20 aged bones and teeth (approximately 60 years old). Based on the concentration and STR typing results, the new method of DNA...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Liu Q,Liu L,Zhang M,Zhang Q,Wang Q,Ding X,Shao L,Zhou Z,Wang S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Additional studies were performed with respect to examining the lower limits at which canines can reliably detect products commonly used as accelerants and distinguish them from pyrolysis products or background hydrocarbons. As part of a testing exercise performed in conjunction with a national conference of the Canin...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Kurz ME,Schultz S,Griffith J,Broadus K,Sparks J,Dabdoub G,Brock J

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lamendin et al. (J Forensic Sci 1992;37:1373) developed a general technique to estimate age of adults at death using two dental features: periodontosis and translucency of the tooth root. Prince and Ubelaker (J Forensic Sci 2002;47:107) modified this method, creating a formula for each sex and for different ancestries...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： González-Colmenares G,Botella-López MC,Moreno-Rueda G,Fernández-Cardenete JR

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American alligator inhabits bodies of fresh water in Florida and other southeastern states. Although attacks on pets are frequent, alligator attacks on humans are relatively rare because of the animal's natural fear of man. Because of the rarity of attacks on humans, the pathologic findings and pathophysiology of ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Harding BE,Wolf BC

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the homogeneity of drug concentrations in muscle in 14 cadavers, comprising 11 drug overdoses and three cases of chronic therapeutic drug use. Analyses were performed on samples from twelve named muscles and femoral venous blood. Standard analytical techniques and instrumentation were used throughout. The...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Langford AM,Taylor KK,Pounder DJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Determining appropriate analytical thresholds (ATs) for forensic DNA analysis is critical to maximize allele detection. In this study, six methods to determine ATs for forensic DNA purposes were examined and compared. Four of the methods rely on analysis of the baseline noise of a number of negatives, while two utiliz...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Bregu J,Conklin D,Coronado E,Terrill M,Cotton RW,Grgicak CM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple method for quantification of contrast in a fingerprint is proposed. Contrast is defined as the average difference in intensity of pixels between valleys and ridges in a fingerprint. It is quantified from a scanner-acquired image of the fingerprint using a histogram function of Adobe Photoshop. The method was ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Matuszewski S,Szafałowicz M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00