A computerized neural network method for pattern recognition of cocaine signatures.

abstract：:Sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome (SUNDS) is widely considered to be related to hereditary fatal arrhythmias. Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel 4 (HCN4) channels are widely distributed in sinus myocytes and play a profound role in generating pacemaker electro-activity in cardiomyocy...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Wu Q,Zhao Q,Yin K,Hu BJ,Cheng J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work reviews the hazards and risks of practicing forensic anthropology in North America, with a focus on pathogens encountered through contact with unpreserved human remains. Since the publication of Galloway and Snodgrass' seminal paper concerning the hazards of forensic anthropology, research has provided new i...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Roberts LG,Dabbs GR,Spencer JR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case concerns a sudden death of a patient with Chiari I malformation. A 17-year-old female was seen unconscious then fell off a motorbike during the vehicle acceleration. The girl was confirmed dead on the way to hospital, being previously asymptomatic and with a clean medical record. Autopsy findings showed an e...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Zhang J,Shao Y,Qin Z,Liu N,Zou D,Huang P,Chen Y

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allele frequencies for the loci HLA-DQA1, LDLR, GYPA, HBGG, D7S8, GC, and D1S80 were determined for a sample population of unrelated individuals from Slovenia. All loci meet Hardy-Weinberg expectations, except the loci GYPA (p = 0.041) and D1S80 (p = 0.009). There is little evidence for association of alleles among th...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Drobnic K,Regent A,Budowle B

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：:Borate-containing compounds were formerly used as topical antiseptics and were components of many medicinal preparations including skin powders and ointments used for the treatment of burns and diaper rash. These compounds were also used as irrigants for body cavities, including the pleural, vaginal, and rectal caviti...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hamilton RA,Wolf BC

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate commonly used voice stress analyzers--in this case the layered voice analysis (LVA) system. The research protocol involved the use of a speech database containing materials recorded while highly controlled deception and stress levels were systematically varied. Subjects were 24 each...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Harnsberger JD,Hollien H,Martin CA,Hollien KA

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The male-specific Y-chromosomal short tandem repeat (STR) is a useful tool in forensic casework. The Y haplotype comprised of 16 loci, which is amplified simultaneously by AmpFlSTR(®) Yfiler(TM) PCR kit and provides strong exculpatory evidence in individual identification. We reported a rare Y-STR profile with a null ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ma Y,Kuang JZ,Zhu W,Yang Z,Wang YJ,Nie TG,Li C,Hou YP

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Combitube is a ventilatory device consisting of a twin lumen tube with proximal and distal inflatable cuffs. The major benefit of the Combitube is that its design and function allow for ventilation through non-laryngoscope-assisted insertion into either the trachea, or esophagus. As with any invasive procedure, in...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Stoppacher R,Teggatz JR,Jentzen JM

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate sorting of commingled human remains comprises a fundamental requirement for all further anthropological analyses. The lower limb bones are particularly important for reconstructing biological profiles. This study introduces a metric technique for sorting these elements using eight standard anthropological mea...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Anastopoulou I,Karakostis FA,Moraitis K

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forensic odontology cases examined from 2012 to 2019 at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) laboratory were reviewed. Five cases from World War II and the Korea War were selected. Three of the cases presented involve dental assemblages, which were built by previous analysts. Postmortem radiographic analyses a...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Shiroma CY,Zuerlein CL

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：:Haptoglobin typing by vertical electrophoresis in a discontinuous polyacrylamide gel was conducted on 47 dog blood samples, of which 19 were from Doberman pinschers, 20 from German shepherds, and 8 from pit bullterriers. Two phenotypes were common in the three breeds and could not be used to differentiate between them...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Harrington J,Heaney H,McSweeney C,Quarino L,Schwartz T,Versoza J

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years the forensic scientist has been afforded great advances in technology both in the detection of latent bloodstains and in acquiring reliable DNA typing results from very small pieces of physical evidence. Scientists are now able to detect minute quantities of latent bloodstains by utilizing the luminol ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Della Manna A,Montpetit S

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human gender identification, based on the amelogenin gene, has important applications in forensic casework, prenatal diagnosis, DNA databasing, and blood sample storage. However, we report on the first known case, in the Israeli population, of an amelogenin sex test failure on a phenotypically normal male. He was type...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Michael A,Brauner P

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：: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：:Suicide by inhalation of carbon monoxide produced by mixing formic acid and sulfuric acid within a confined space is a rare method of suicide. This method is similar to the so-called "detergent suicide" method where an acid-based detergent is mixed with a sulfur source to produce hydrogen sulfide. Both methods produce...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lin PT,Dunn WA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Potassium chloride intravenous injection is used in suicide attempts and lethal procedures for state-sanctioned punishment. Owing to its relatively high concentrations in hemolyzed blood (25-80 mM) compared to serum (about 4 mM), it is difficult to conclude potassium poisoning by postmortem analysis of biologic sample...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Bertol E,Politi L,Mari F

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plant based products laced with synthetic cannabinoids have become popular substances of abuse over the last decade. Quantitative analysis for synthetic cannabinoid content in the laced materials is necessary for health hazard assessments addressing overall exposure and toxicity when the products are smoked. A validat...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ciolino LA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An improved method of grouping hair, based on the alleles of PGM observed by isoelectric focusing, has been described. The increased discriminating power of this system (0.77) compared to that obtained by the starch gel technique (0.55) provides a new and more sensitive means of typing hair. ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Burgess RM,Sutton JG,Whitehead PH

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitragyna speciosa (MS), a plant commonly known as kratom, is a widely used "legal high" opiate alternative for pain relief. DNA extracted from MS and 26 additional plant species was amplified by PCR using primers targeting the strictosidine beta-D-glucosidase (SGD) and secologanin synthase 2 (SLS2) genes and detected...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Cowan AF,Elkins KM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the reliability of Widmark calculations, based on breath ethanol reading (BrACs), for estimating the amount of alcohol consumed. A standard ethanol dose (males 0.51 g/kg; females 0.43 g/kg) was given to 115 college seniors, and BrACs were measured for two hours. Calculations of ethanol dose were p...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Friel PN,Logan BK,Baer J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, the authors present a case of unusual, accidental methadone intoxication in a 40-year-old man, who had inhaled methadone powder. The drug dealer was a pharmacy technician; methadone had been stolen from a pharmacy and sold as cocaine. After having inhaled methadone powder, he suffered cardiopulmonary a...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Palmiere C,Brunel C,Sporkert F,Augsburger M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease involving insulin resistance or deficit that, when left unchecked, may cause severe hyperglycemia and subsequent end-organ damage. Acute pancreatitis (AP) is inflammation of the pancreas that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. AP and DM both account for a signif...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Butler DC,Emanuel AJ,Self SE,Batalis NI

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In today's society, human cannibalism is extremely rare and represents an unthinkable act of violence. Scientific literature on the topic is sparse due to significant methodological problems, such as collecting enough data and generating unbiased analyses. The purpose of this article is to illustrate some psychodynami...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Raymond S,Léger AS,Gasman I

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the ability to develop latent fingerprints on paper using heat alone has been noted previously, it has been considered impractical for casework and inferior to other techniques. Here a new refinement of the technique is demonstrated for the high quality development of latent fingerprints on porous surfaces su...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Brown AG,Sommerville D,Reedy BJ,Shimmon RG,Tahtouh M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six multiplex PCR systems using single-base extension reactions to analyze 46 mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)-coding region single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that define 42 haplogroups, that is, 24 major mtDNA haplogroups and 18 subclades, were devised. To improve the usefulness of the established systems for the analy...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Nunotani M,Sato N,Kamei S,Shiozaki T,Hayashi T,Asamura H

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional PCR-based genotyping is useful for forensic testing but cannot be used to determine parental origins of alleles in DNA specimens. Here we describe a novel method of combined conventional genotyping and PIA typing (parentally imprinted allele typing) at a minisatellite region upstream from the H19 locus. T...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Naito E,Dewa K,Fukuda M,Sumi H,Wakabayashi Y,Umetsu K,Yuasa I,Yamanouchi H

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present three cases of fatal dog maulings of infants placed in mobile infant swings, a phenomenon not previously described in the literature. In each case, the victim was left in a mobile swing, unsupervised by an adult, and the attacking dog was a family pet. Case 1 involved an 18-day-old male infant attacked by a...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Chu AY,Ripple MG,Allan CH,Thogmartin JR,Fowler DR

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00