Forensic Medicine Research 
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Method: A single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping method for Wheat streak mosaic virus
Conclusion:
The molecular typing method presented is one tool that could be incorporated into the forensic science tool box after a thorough validation study. This method incorporates molecular biology techniques that are already well established in research and diagnostic laboratories, allowing for an easy introduction of this method into existing laboratories. Keywords: single nucleotide polymorphisms, genotyping, plant pathology, viruses, microbial forensics, Single base primer extension, SNaPshot Multiplex Kit
Source: BioMed Central - May 17, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Stephanie M RogersMark PaytonRobert W AllenUlrich MelcherJessie CarverJacqueline Fletcher Source Type: research
Humeral development from neonatal period to skeletal maturity—application in age and sex assessment
Abstract The goal of the present study is to examine cross-sectional information on the growth of the humerus based on the analysis
of four measurements, namely, diaphyseal length, transversal diameter of the proximal (metaphyseal) end of the shaft, epicondylar
breadth and vertical diameter of the head. This analysis was performed in 181 individuals (90 ♂ and 91 ♀) ranging from birth
to 25 years of age and belonging to three documented Western European skeletal collections (Coimbra, Lisbon and St. Bride).
After testing the homogeneity of the sample, the existence of sexual differences (Student’s t...
Source: International Journal of Legal Medicine - May 16, 2012 Category: Medical Law Tags: International Journal of Legal Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Science and Justice - May 15, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Science and Justice - May 15, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Science and Justice - May 15, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Genetic study of 12 X-STRs in Malay population living in and around Kuala Lumpur using Investigator Argus X-12 kit
Abstract We investigated 12 X-chromosomal short tandem repeat (STR) polymorphisms in 283 unrelated Malay individuals (160 males and
123 females) living in and around Kuala Lumpur using the Investigator Argus X-12 kit. Heterozygosity among the present 12
X-STRs showed a distribution of from 55.3 to 93.5 %. The diversity values of the haplotypes constructed using four closely
linked groups were all higher than 0.9865. A comparison of allelic frequency in each system and haplotype variation indicated
that the nature of these X-STRs in the Malay population differed from that in East Asian, European, or Afri...
Source: International Journal of Legal Medicine - May 15, 2012 Category: Medical Law Tags: International Journal of Legal Medicine Source Type: research
A curious case of body packing: impaction of cocaine capsules in a colostomy exit
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s11419-012-0139-4Authors
Benjamin M. Walter, II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Gastroenterologie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, GermanyM. Martignoni, Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, GermanyJ. Säckl, Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, GermanyN. Felgenhauer, II. Medizinische Klinik, Toxikologische Abteilung, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, German...
Source: Forensic Toxicology - May 15, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Tags: Forensic Toxicology Source Type: research
Wischnewski spots and hypothermia: sensitive, specific, or serendipitous?
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CommentaryPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s12024-012-9342-1Authors
Fiona Bright, The University of Adelaide Medical School, Frome Road, Adelaide, SA 5005, AustraliaCalle Winskog, The University of Adelaide Medical School, Frome Road, Adelaide, SA 5005, AustraliaRoger W. Byard, The University of Adelaide Medical School, Frome Road, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
Journal Forensic Science, Medicine, and PathologyOnline ISSN 1556-2891Print ISSN 1547-769X
Source: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology - May 15, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Tags: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology Source Type: research
Holding Abusers Accountable: An Elder Abuse Forensic Center Increases Criminal Prosecution of Financial Exploitation.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Despite growing awareness of elder abuse, cases are rarely prosecuted. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an elder abuse forensic center compared with usual care to increase prosecution of elder financial abuse. DESIGN AND METHODS: Using one-to-one propensity score matching, cases referred to the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center (the Forensic Center) between April 2007 and December 2009 for financial exploitation of adults aged 65 and older (n = 237) were matched to a population of 33,650 cases that received usual care from Adult Protective Services (APS)...
Source: The Gerontologist - May 15, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Navarro AE, Gassoumis ZD, Wilber KH Tags: Gerontologist Source Type: research
Development of multiplex PCR system with 15 X‐STR loci and genetic analysis in three nationality populations from China
The aim of this study is to develop a new multiplex PCR system that simultaneously amplifies the 15 X‐chromosome short tandem repeats (X‐STRs) loci in the same PCR reaction, and to obtain the 15 X‐STR loci database in three nationality populations from China. This multiplex system includes DXS7133, DXS6801, DXS981, DXS6809, DXS7424, DXS6789, DXS9898, DXS7132, GATA165B12, DXS101, DXS10075, DXS6800, GATA31E08, DXS10074, and DXS10079, which were successfully analyzed on 1251 DNA samples (670 males and 581 females) from Guangdong Han population, Xinjiang Uigur and Kazakh. The allele frequencies and mutation rates of the ...
Source: Electrophoresis - May 15, 2012 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Qiu‐Ling Liu, De‐Jian Lu, Li Quan, Ye‐Fei Chen, Min Shen, Hu Zhao Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Prime Suspect: Did the Science Consultant Do It?
It’s no secret that Jen-Luc Piquant is a huge fan of the TV series Bones , and last week’s episode was particularly amusing because it poked fun at Hollywood and science consultants. Entitled “The Suit on the Set,” the plot brought Booth and Brennan to Tinsel Town to visit the set of a fictional movie being made of Brennan’s (equally fictional) bestselling novel. True to form, once the camera starts rolling and Brennan hears the first line of Hollywood “science-y dialogue,” she hollers “Cut!” and launches into a lengthy objection about the inaccuracy of the scientific d...
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - May 14, 2012 Category: Science Tags: More Science Source Type: research
Violence against radiologists. I: prevalence and preventive measures
Conclusions The extent of the problem calls for the adoption of a series of measures aimed at eliminating the causes of the various forms
of workplace violence.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Ethics and Forensic Radiology / Etica e Radiologia ForensePages 1-15DOI 10.1007/s11547-012-0825-7Authors
N. Magnavita, Istituto di Medicina del Lavoro, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, ItalyA. Fileni, Istituto Nazionale di Riposo e Cura dell’Anziano (INRCA), Roma, ItalyL. Pescarini, Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS — Dipartimento di Scienze Oncologiche e Chirurgiche d...
Source: La Radiologia Medica - May 14, 2012 Category: Radiology Tags: La Radiologia Medica Source Type: research
Violence against radiologists. II: psychosocial factors
Conclusions Preventive intervention against violence in the workplace should improve workplace organisation and relationships between
workers.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Ethics and Forensic Radiology / Etica e Radiologia ForensePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s11547-012-0824-8Authors
N. Magnavita, Istituto di Medicina del Lavoro, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, ItalyA. Fileni, Istituto Nazionale di Riposo e Cura dell’Anziano (INRCA), Roma, Italy
Journal La Radiologia MedicaOnline ISSN 1826-6983Print ISSN 0033-8362
Source: La Radiologia Medica - May 14, 2012 Category: Radiology Tags: La Radiologia Medica Source Type: research
Kinking of a coronary artery as a rare complication in mitral valve replacement
We present the case of a 70-year old woman who had elective mitral and aortic valve surgery. She underwent surgery without complications for about 4h until 4 pm. Approx. 3h after surgery her condition deteriorated. 1500ml of blood were collected in the chest drainage until 11 pm. An emergency thoracotomy in the patient's bed showed a ventricular rupture. Death occurred around 11:30 pm.At autopsy, the implants of the biological mitral and aortic valves were found to be sewn tightly. There was no vascular injury and no unusual bleedings to the mediastinum. In the left ventricular wall, a rupture of 1cm and a surrounding fres...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 14, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: C. Schyma, G. Kernbach-Wighton, B. Madea Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Estimation of sex from hand and handprint dimensions in a Western Australian population
Abstract: A number of recent studies have demonstrated that sex can be estimated with a high degree of expected accuracy through the analysis of anthropometric measurements of the hand. Presently, however, the majority of previous related research has been focused on a limited range of global populations. The aim of the present study, therefore, is to evaluate the accuracy of using anthropometric hand measurements for the estimation of sex in a contemporary adult Western Australian population; we also assess if sex can be accurately estimated from the measurement of handprints.The study sample comprises a total of 91 male ...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 14, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Nur-Intaniah Ishak, Naomi Hemy, Daniel Franklin Tags: Forensic Anthropology Population Data Source Type: research
Isolation and purification of heroin from heroin street samples by preparative high performance liquid chromatography
Abstract: The present study established a novel method using preparative high performance liquid chromatography to isolate and purify heroin·HCl from heroin street samples to be used as a reference standard. Different kinds of mobile phases and columns were used, ultimately the mobile phase consisting of hexane–isopropanol–methanol (65:28:7, v/v) and the SIL preparative column prepared in laboratory were selected as the final condition. Heroin was further purified by the drowning-out crystallization method using isopropanol–methanol (50:1, v/v) and hexane as drowning-out anti-solvents and salting-out agents, respect...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 14, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Zhen Guo, Hui Zheng, Yanzhen Lu, Yun Wei Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Validity of assessing people experiencing mental illness who have offended using the Camberwell Assessment of Need–Forensic and Health of the Nation Outcome Scales–Secure
ABSTRACTEvidence‐based practices for forensic mental health services have been slow to develop, and there is a lack of measures that assess the mental health and criminogenic needs of people experiencing mental illness who have offended. The present study aimed to investigate the interrelationship between a clinician‐rated forensic mental health needs assessment (Health of the Nation Outcomes Scales–Secure (HoNOS‐S)), a forensic mental health needs assessment that considers both clinician and patient perspectives (Camberwell Assessment of Need–Forensic (CANFOR)), and measures of general and violent recidivism (Le...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - May 14, 2012 Category: Nursing Authors: Rana Abou‐Sinna, Stefan Luebbers Source Type: research
A placebo-controlled study to assess Standardized Field Sobriety Tests performance during alcohol and cannabis intoxication in heavy cannabis users and accuracy of point of collection testing devices for detecting THC in oral fluid
Conclusions SFST were mildly sensitive to impairment from cannabis in heavy users. Lack of sensitivity might be attributed to tolerance
and time of testing. SFST were sensitive to both doses of alcohol. The Dräger Drug Test® 5000 appears to be a promising tool
for detecting THC in oral fluid as far as correct THC detection is concerned.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original InvestigationPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00213-012-2732-yAuthors
W. M. Bosker, Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The NetherlandsE....
Source: Psychopharmacology - May 13, 2012 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychopharmacology Source Type: research
Impaired bone mineralization accompanied by low vitamin D and secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with femoral neck fracture
Conclusion Taken together, our data suggest that impaired bone mineralization accompanied by low serum 25-(OH) D levels is of major importance
in the etiology of femoral neck fractures. Therefore, balancing serum 25-(OH) D levels and thereby normalizing PTH serum levels
may counteract pronounced mineralization defects and might decrease the incidence of femoral neck fractures.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s00198-012-2011-0Authors
S. Seitz, Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hambu...
Source: Osteoporosis International - May 12, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Osteoporosis International Source Type: research
Fatal positional asphyxia
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Images in ForensicsPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s12024-012-9345-yAuthors
Takahito Hayashi, Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, University Medical Centre Charité, University of Berlin, Turmstr. 21, Building N, 10559 Berlin, GermanyClaas Buschmann, Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, University Medical Centre Charité, University of Berlin, Turmstr. 21, Building N, 10559 Berlin, GermanyAndreas Correns, Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, University Medical Centre Charité, University of Berlin, Turmstr. 21, Building N, 10559 Berlin, GermanySieglin...
Source: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology - May 12, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Tags: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology Source Type: research
Post-mortem computed tomography and 3D imaging: anthropological applications for juvenile remains
Abstract Anthropological examination of defleshed bones is routinely used in medico-legal investigations to establish an individual’s
biological profile. However, when dealing with the recently deceased, the removal of soft tissue from bone can be an extremely
time consuming procedure that requires the presence of a trained anthropologist. In addition, due to its invasive nature,
in some disaster victim identification scenarios the maceration of bones is discouraged by religious practices and beliefs,
or even prohibited by national laws and regulations. Currently, three different radiological techniques ma...
Source: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology - May 12, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Tags: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology Source Type: research
Radiographic evaluation of Gustafson’s criteria for the purpose of forensic age diagnostics
Abstract The main criteria used in dental age estimation in living young individuals are mineralisation and eruption of the third molars.
In order to further diversify the spectrum of characteristics after completion of third molar development, tests were undertaken
to determine whether the characteristics studied by Gustafson can be ascertained with the required forensic certainty with
the aid of the orthopantomogram and whether the evaluation of these could render forensic odontological age diagnoses possible
beyond the 18th year of life. For this purpose, 1,299 conventionally produced orthopantomograms of...
Source: International Journal of Legal Medicine - May 12, 2012 Category: Medical Law Tags: International Journal of Legal Medicine Source Type: research
Car accidents as a method of suicide: A comprehensive overview
Abstract: The research literature provides evidence on the possible link between single-car accident drivers and suicidal intent, and some scholars have stressed the role of unconscious suicidal motivations in some single-car accidents. This paper review relevant literature on the topic and sheds light on neglected factors that may play a central role in reducing the number of deaths due to car accidents. We performed careful PubMed, and PsycInfo searches to identify all papers and book chapters in English during the period 1955–2011. Our overview of the literature indicates that above 2% of the traffic accidents are sui...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 11, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Maurizio Pompili, Gianluca Serafini, Marco Innamorati, Franco Montebovi, Mario Palermo, Sandra Campi, Henry Stefani, Gloria Giordano, Ludovica Telesforo, Mario Amore, Paolo Girardi Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
Potential use of DNA barcoding for the identification of tobacco seized from waterpipes
Abstract: DNA barcoding was adopted in our laboratory for the identification of tobacco (Nicotiana spp.) in moassel samples seized from “hookah bars”. As recommended by the CBOL Plant Working Group, we used a 2-locus combination of rbcL and matK as the plant barcode. As previously reported rbcL routinely produced high quality bi-directional reads but had a lower discriminating power than matK. It was much more difficult obtaining high quality bi-directional reads with matK possibly because of poor sample quality. DNA barcoding successfully identified tobacco in over 60 commercial tobacco moassel products. On the other ...
Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics - May 11, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Cindy Carrier, François Cholette, Camilo Quintero, Chris Fulcher Tags: Short Communications Source Type: research
DNA identification of Salvia divinorum samples
We report some significant differences between the S. divinorum trnL sequences we determined and those now published in GenBank.
Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics - May 11, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Terence M. Murphy, Gurpreet Bola Tags: Short Communications Source Type: research
Preliminary study of the succession pattern of necrobiont insects, colonising species and larvae on pig carcasses in Temuco (Chile) for forensic applications
Abstract: Knowledge regarding the succession patterns of insects that visit carcasses as well as the other arthropod that colonise them and analysis of the parameters that are associated with larvae allow calculation of the minimum postmortem interval (PMI). This information is obtained from experiments carried out under specific geoclimatic conditions, which determine their application in forensic environments under similar conditions. The field study presented here is the first in Chile to analyse the decomposition process of pig carcasses and the associated succession of insects, colonising species and parameters relate...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 11, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Alexander Ortloff, Patricio Peña, Mario Riquelme Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Forensic electrochemistry to detect firearms use
On site gunshot residue detection made possible using cyclice voltammetry
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - May 10, 2012 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Temporal profiles of axonal injury following impact acceleration traumatic brain injury in rats—a comparative study with diffusion tensor imaging and morphological analysis
Abstract Traumatic axonal injury (TAI) plays a major role in the development of neurological impairments after traumatic brain injury
(TBI), but it is commonly difficult to evaluate it precisely and early with conventional histological biomarkers, especially
when the patients experience short-term survival after TBI. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) has shown some promise in detecting
TAI, but longitudinal studies on the compromised white matter with DTI at early time points (≤72 h) following impact acceleration
TBI are still absent. In the present study, rats were subjected to the Marmarou model and im...
Source: International Journal of Legal Medicine - May 10, 2012 Category: Medical Law Tags: International Journal of Legal Medicine Source Type: research
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Forensic podiatry is a relatively new area of expertise and is recognized as a disciple within forensic science by the Forensic Science Society (FSS) in the UK and by the International Association of Identification (IAI) in the USA. The book is divided into four parts.
Source: Science and Justice - May 10, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Kevin J. Farrugia Tags: Book reviews Source Type: research
The correlation of the lifestyle and medical conditions with the vaginal infections and production of 2-phenylethanol
Conclusion The medical exposure to irradiation, marital status, and number of partners as well as stress factors (miscarriages, chronic,
viral, or tumor illnesses) had the highest influence on the development of the bacterial/fungal/viral infections. The formation
of 2-phenylethanol, both in vivo and in vitro, was confirmed and connected with Candida species. Besides, according to statistical tests, it seems that presence of symptoms, hrHPV DNA, and Ureaplasma urealyticum had also significant role on the formation of 2-phenylethanol in vivo.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory General GynecologyPages...
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 9, 2012 Category: OBGYN Tags: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics Source Type: research
Understanding the Y chromosome variation in Korea—relevance of combined haplogroup and haplotype analyses
Abstract We performed a molecular characterization of Korean Y-chromosomal haplogroups using a combination of Y-chromosomal single
nucleotide polymorphisms (Y-SNPs) and Y-chromosomal short tandem repeats (Y-STRs). In a test using DNA samples from 706 Korean
males, a total of 19 different haplogroups were identified by 26 Y-SNPs including the newly redefined markers (PK4, KL2, and
P164) in haplogroup O. When genotyping the SNPs, phylogenetic nonequivalence was found between SNPs M117 and M133, which define
haplogroup O3a3c1 (O3a2c1a according to the updated tree of haplogroup O by Yan et al. (European Journal...
Source: International Journal of Legal Medicine - May 9, 2012 Category: Medical Law Tags: International Journal of Legal Medicine Source Type: research
Perspectives on Erving Goffman’s “Asylums” fifty years on
Abstract Erving Goffman’s “Asylums” is a key text in the development of contemporary, community-orientated mental health practice.
It has survived as a trenchant critique of the asylum as total institution, and its publication in 1961 in book form marked
a further stage in the discrediting of the asylum model of mental health care. In this paper, some responses from a range
of disciplines to this text, 50 years on, are presented. A consultant psychiatrist with a special interest in cultural psychiatry
and mental health legislation, two collaborating psychotherapists in adult and forensic mental he...
Source: Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy - May 9, 2012 Category: Medical Ethics Tags: Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy Source Type: research
Demystifying “oxi” cocaine: Chemical profiling analysis of a “new Brazilian drug” from Acre State
Abstract: Recent information from various sources suggests that a new illicit drug, called “oxi”, is being spread across Brazil. It would be used in the smoked form and it would look like to crack cocaine: usually small yellowish or light brown stones. As fully released in the media, “oxi” would differ from crack cocaine in the sense that crack would contain carbonate or bicarbonate salts whereas “oxi” would include the addition of calcium oxide and kerosene (or gasoline).In this context, this work presents a chemical profiling comparative study between “oxi” street samples seized by the Civil Police of the...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 9, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Ronaldo C. da Silva Junior, Cezar S. Gomes, Saulo S. Goulart Júnior, Fernanda V. Almeida, Tatiane S. Grobério, Jez W.B. Braga, Jorge J. Zacca, Maurício L. Vieira, Élvio D. Botelho, Adriano O. Maldaner Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Sudden Death after Chest Pain: Feasibility of Virtual Autopsy with Postmortem CT Angiography and Biopsy [Technical Developments]
The combination of postmortem CT angiography and image-guided biopsy has the strong potential to act as a minimally invasive triage tool for diagnosis of suspected cardiovascular causes of death in forensic pathology and as a sufficient substitute to traditional autopsy in cases of refused autopsy.
Source: Continuous Publishing articles - May 9, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: Ross, S. G., Thali, M. J., Bolliger, S., Germerott, T., Ruder, T. D., Flach, P. M. Tags: Cardiac Radiology Technical Developments Source Type: research
Ameloblastoma: a neglected criterion for nevoid basal cell carcinoma (Gorlin) syndrome
The objective of the current study
was to evaluate whether a combined clinical and biomolecular approach could be useful for the identification of NBCCS among
patients with a diagnosis of ameloblastoma. The authors collected ameloblastoma tumors recorded in the databases of the Pathology
Departments of the University of Modena during the period 1991–2011. Family trees were drawn for all 41 patients affected
by these specific odontogenic tumors. Two patients with ameloblastoma were also affected by multiple basal cell carcinomas
and odontogenic keratocysts tumors (OKCTs) achieving the requested clinical criteria for ...
Source: Familial Cancer - May 8, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Familial Cancer Source Type: research
Sudden Death after Chest Pain: Feasibility of Virtual Autopsy with Postmortem CT Angiography and Biopsy [Technical Developments]
The combination of postmortem CT angiography and image-guided biopsy has the strong potential to act as a minimally invasive triage tool for diagnosis of suspected cardiovascular causes of death in forensic pathology and as a sufficient substitute to traditional autopsy in cases of refused autopsy.
Source: Continuous Publishing articles - May 8, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: Ross, S. G., Thali, M. J., Bolliger, S., Germerott, T., Ruder, T. D., Flach, P. M. Tags: Cardiac Radiology Technical Developments Source Type: research
New evidence for old lore – Urinary bladder distension on post-mortem computed tomography is related to intoxication
Abstract: Introduction: Distension of the urinary bladder is reported to be a sign of intoxication at autopsy. The purpose of this study was to compare radiologically calculated urinary bladder volume (UBV) to autopsy measurements of UBV, and to investigate the relationship between intoxication and calculated UBV.Materials and methods: Autopsy reports, toxicology reports and post-mortem CTs of 332 adult human cadavers were retrospectively analyzed, 259 cases were included in the final population. Spearman's rho test was used to compare calculated UBV to autopsy measurements. Significance levels for UBV in relation to toxic...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Carolina Rohner, Sabine Franckenberg, Nicole Schwendener, Andrea Oestreich, Thomas Kraemer, Michael J. Thali, Gary M. Hatch, Thomas D. Ruder Tags: Original Research Papers Source Type: research
Italian data of 23 STR loci amplified in a single multiplex reaction
A protocol for the simultaneous amplification of 25 STR loci plus amelogenin has been recently published . We applied a slightly modified method to a sample of 100 unrelated subjects living in Tuscany, Italy; 23 loci (plus amelogenin) were successfully genotyped in a single multiplex.
Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Anna Rocchi, Isabella Spinetti, Filippo Guerrini, Ranieri Domenici, Silvano Presciuttini Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Clinical neuropsychology in forensic contexts: Practitioners' experience, training, and practice.
Despite their increasing involvement in the United States legal system, little is known about neuropsychological practitioners working in forensic contexts. Neuropsychologists (N = 59) recruited from the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology were surveyed about their experience, training, and practice. The majority of participants reported practicing in both civil and criminal forensic contexts (64%), with a minority restricting their practice to civil cases only (34%); practicing solely within the criminal forensic context was rarely reported (2%). Participants reported c...
Source: Professional Psychology: Research and Practice - May 7, 2012 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: LaDuke, Casey; DeMatteo, David; Heilbrun, Kirk; Swirsky-Sacchetti, Thomas Source Type: research
Traumatic asphyxial deaths in car crush: Report of 3 autopsy cases
Abstract: Traumatic asphyxia is a rare syndrome due to compression of thorax, abdomen or both. The diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia is based on typical findings consisting of cervico-facial congestion with swelling, multiple petechial hemorrhages in skin and conjunctiva with a history of traumatic compression. The authors report three cases of traumatic asphyxia in car crash to illustrate few unusual findings along with the typical autopsy findings. All three cases showed the typical findings of traumatic asphyxia. Regarding unusual findings, blisters containing hemorrhagic fluid were observed in two cases over areas subjec...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Hrishikesh Pathak, Jaydeo Borkar, Pradeep Dixit, Manish Shrigiriwar Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Suicidal sodium azide intoxication: An analytical challenge based on a rare case
Conclusion: Sodium azide poisoning by ingestion has to date remained extremely rare and our case highlights the extreme lability of sodium azide as it was absent in the blood, in spite of significant concentrations in stomach content and some tissues. Therefore, the necessity of multiple tissues samples during autopsy should be underlined.
Source: Forensic Science International - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Isabelle Le Blanc-Louvry, Patrick Laburthe-Tolra, Valerie Massol, Fréderique Papin, Jean Pierre Goullé, Gérard Lachatre, Jean Michel Gaulier, Bernard Proust Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Applicability of Greulich and Pyle and Demirijan aging methods to a sample of Italian population
Abstract: Age estimation in forensics is essential in cases involving both living and dead subjects. For living subjects, age estimation may be used to establish an individual's status as a minor in cases involving adoption, criminal responsibility, child pornography, and those seeking asylum. Criteria for age estimation in the living have recently been put forth by The Study Group on Forensic Age Diagnostics. The group has proposed guidelines with a three-step procedure: a physical examination and anthropometrical analysis; dental analysis by orthopantomogram (OPG); and X-ray study of the left hand and wrist. The board of...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Valeria Santoro, Roberta Roca, Antonio De Donno, Chiara Fiandaca, Giorgia Pinto, Silvio Tafuri, Francesco Introna Tags: Forensic Anthropology Population Data Source Type: research
Age estimation charts for a modern Australian population
Abstract: Calculation of the biological age of an individual has application in many fields of dentistry. It can be used to determine the appropriate timing of interventionist treatment for example in orthodontics; to analyse the developmental stage of an individual relative to the general population in the management of genetic or congenital conditions which disturb growth; and to estimate the age of a living or deceased person for forensic purposes.Many of the techniques used to estimate age can be quite time consuming to complete. This time component is a major disadvantage in a forensic context when age estimations in ...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Matthew Blenkin, Jane Taylor Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Oral injuries in victims involving intimate partner violence
Conclusions: Oral injuries and their consequences were observed in 13.4% of intimate partner violence cases, and though being suggestive of this kind of violence, oral injuries alone are insufficient to identify this kind of abuse, and additional diagnostic criteria and evidence should be used.
Source: Forensic Science International - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Inês Morais Caldas, Ana Clara Grams, Américo Afonso, Teresa Magalhães Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Measuring human remains in the field: Grid technique, total station, or MicroScribe?
Abstract: Although three-dimensional (3D) coordinates for human intra-skeletal landmarks are among the most important data that anthropologists have to record in the field, little is known about the reliability of various measuring techniques. We compared the reliability of three techniques used for 3D measurement of human remain in the field: grid technique (GT), total station (TS), and MicroScribe (MS). We measured 365 field osteometric points on 12 skeletal sequences excavated at the Late Medieval/Early Modern churchyard in Všeruby, Czech Republic. We compared intra-observer, inter-observer, and inter-technique variati...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Vladimír Sládek, Patrik Galeta, Daniel Sosna Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Fatal Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in the Felty syndrome: A maltreatment-suspected case
Abstract: Familial neglect was suspected when an older deceased female was found to have large decubitus ulcers and weight loss. Postmortem examinations including histopathology and bacterial culture revealed systemic Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of death. The victim might have exhibited Felty syndrome, which is characterized by complications of splenomegaly and neutropenia in the underlying rheumatoid arthritis. As a result of neutropenia, the affected individual was susceptible to skin ulcer formation and sepsis. The manifestation of pressure ulcers as abuse biomarkers should also be explored from interac...
Source: Legal Medicine - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Fumiko Satoh, Yoshihisa Seto, Iwao Hasegawa, Motoki Osawa Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Toxicological and pathological findings in a series of buprenorphine related deaths. Possible risk factors for fatal outcome
Abstract: Buprenorphine is considered to have little respiratory side effects at therapeutic doses and the partial agonistic properties should produce a “ceiling effect” for respiratory depression at higher doses. Still, there are several reports on buprenorphine related deaths. Most deaths involve drug users and the co-administration of other CNS depressant drugs as well as reduced tolerance have been suggested to be risk factors. The primary aims were to investigate if lack of tolerance and/or co-ingestion of other psychotropic drugs are significant risk factors in buprenorphine fatalities. From July 2005 to Septembe...
Source: Forensic Science International - May 7, 2012 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Tor Seldén, Johan Ahlner, Henrik Druid, Robert Kronstrand Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
The evaluation of suicide letters in Turkey from a cognitive perspective.
Conclusions: These negative cognitions should be taken into consideration when therapeutic interventions are planned on individuals with suicidal thoughts. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention - May 7, 2012 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kurtaş, Ömer; Boşgelmez, Şükriye; Yaluğ, İrem; Birincioğlu, İsmail; Biçer, Ümit; Aker, Tamer; Gökbakan, Mehmet; Işık, Sibel; Yahşi, Serhat Source Type: research
Detecting Sample Misidentifications in Genetic Association Studies
Genetic association studies require that the genotype data from a given person can be correctly linked to the phenotype data from the same person. However, sample misidentification errors sometimes happen, whereby the link becomes invalid for some of the subjects in a study. This can have substantial consequences in terms of power to detect truly associated variants. In family-based studies, Mendelian inconsistencies can be used to detect sample misidentification. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), however, typically use unrelated individuals, making error detection more problematic.
Here we present a method for ident...
Source: Statistical Applications in Genetics and Molecular Biology - May 5, 2012 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: General Biostatistics Statistical Models Statistical Theory and Methods Source Type: research
