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View article: Selective or sufficient? Revisiting forensic cardiac sampling in light of the seaport criteria
Selective or sufficient? Revisiting forensic cardiac sampling in light of the seaport criteria Open
View article: Forensic evaluation of atypical Mongolian spots in dark pigmented skin: navigating the differential diagnosis of potential child abuse
Forensic evaluation of atypical Mongolian spots in dark pigmented skin: navigating the differential diagnosis of potential child abuse Open
This letter addresses the challenges in differentiating Mongolian spots from traumatic skin lesions in forensic medical evaluations, particularly in cases of suspected child abuse. We appreciate the insightful discussion in the article “At…
View article: Forensic analysis of deaths from train and subway surfing
Forensic analysis of deaths from train and subway surfing Open
Train surfing, the practice of riding on the exterior of moving trains or subways, is an increasingly prevalent phenomenon, particularly among urban youth, and is partly fueled by social media exposure. While it provides an adrenaline rush…
View article: Response to Leković and Nikolić
Response to Leković and Nikolić Open
View article: The issue of “combined homicide”: a review of the literature and an explanatory case including blunt force trauma, strangulation and stab wounds
The issue of “combined homicide”: a review of the literature and an explanatory case including blunt force trauma, strangulation and stab wounds Open
Among the various methods employed in the commission of homicide, the occurrence of what is termed a “combined homicide” has been documented, where the perpetrator uses more than one method to bring about the victim’s death. This article p…
View article: Alteration of bronchiolar club cells and pneumocytes as markers of fatal pulmonary toxicity from systemic agents: Considerations on a group of autopsy samples
Alteration of bronchiolar club cells and pneumocytes as markers of fatal pulmonary toxicity from systemic agents: Considerations on a group of autopsy samples Open
View article: Injury pattern of feet and lower limbs in a feet-first fall from height
Injury pattern of feet and lower limbs in a feet-first fall from height Open
View article: Complete aortic rupture following wakeboarding accident
Complete aortic rupture following wakeboarding accident Open
Wakeboarding is a sport associated with various types of injuries, primarily affecting the upper and lower limbs. In this case, a 44-year-old man fell from a ramp while wakeboarding and barely managed to reach the shore before dying shortl…
View article: Hair straightener burns in children: An experimental study originating from 2 cases
Hair straightener burns in children: An experimental study originating from 2 cases Open
Burns in children are a topic of fundamental importance in the context of the differential diagnosis between accidental events and abuse. In this context, the present study arose from two cases of children with second-degree burns (in case…
View article: Between blunt, sharp and hacking trauma: Observing the characteristics of pickaxe injuries
Between blunt, sharp and hacking trauma: Observing the characteristics of pickaxe injuries Open
Pickaxe injuries have never been thoroughly investigated in forensic science. This case, involving the fatal wounding of a 28-year-old individual by pickaxe blows to the head, abdomen, and hand, highlights the unique injury patterns associ…
View article: Accident or abuse? Differential diagnosis of contact burns from radiators/heaters in children
Accident or abuse? Differential diagnosis of contact burns from radiators/heaters in children Open
Contact burns in children are not uncommon and are often due to accidental contact. Medico-legal assessment is of paramount importance in these contexts to identify cases of abuse. In three cases of burns caused by contact with radiators o…
View article: Investigating gunshot wounds in charred bone with XRF spectroscopy: a technical note
Investigating gunshot wounds in charred bone with XRF spectroscopy: a technical note Open
View article: Iron contact burns and the path to the diagnosis of child abuse
Iron contact burns and the path to the diagnosis of child abuse Open
Burns are a common injury in both abused and non-abused children, and the accurate diagnosis of abusive burns is important to ensure protection. In the particular case of a three year old child with a second degree burn on her face and nec…
View article: Exception to the Puppe’s rule reloaded and a warning in the interpretation of skull fractures: they run even through recent craniotomy burr holes
Exception to the Puppe’s rule reloaded and a warning in the interpretation of skull fractures: they run even through recent craniotomy burr holes Open
View article: Exploring the role of the human microbiome in forensic identification: opportunities and challenges
Exploring the role of the human microbiome in forensic identification: opportunities and challenges Open
Forensic microbiology is rapidly emerging as a novel tool for human identification. The human microbiome, comprising diverse microbial communities including fungi, bacteria, protozoa, and viruses, is unique to each individual, offering a n…
View article: Depressed fractures of the skull due to direct kick and the contribution of 3D CT reconstruction
Depressed fractures of the skull due to direct kick and the contribution of 3D CT reconstruction Open
View article: Pathological Findings in Hanging: Is the Traditional Knowledge Correct?
Pathological Findings in Hanging: Is the Traditional Knowledge Correct? Open
Background: In forensic pathology, asphyxia presents a problem as frequently as it is thorny and challenging. Some knowledge in forensic pathology is still considered to be traditionally acquired and is not critically assessed with modern …
View article: Estimation of Late Postmortem Interval: Where Do We Stand? A Literature Review
Estimation of Late Postmortem Interval: Where Do We Stand? A Literature Review Open
Estimating time since death can be challenging for forensic experts, and is one of the most challenging activities concerning the forensic world. Various methods have been assessed to calculate the postmortem interval on dead bodies in dif…
View article: Correction to: Fatal injuries due to direct helicopter propeller strike
Correction to: Fatal injuries due to direct helicopter propeller strike Open
View article: Applicability and usefulness of the Declaration of Helsinki for forensic research with human cadavers and remains
Applicability and usefulness of the Declaration of Helsinki for forensic research with human cadavers and remains Open
Bodies of deceased persons and human remains and their specimens (i.e., organs, bones, tissues, or biological samples) are essential in forensic research but ad hoc worldwide-recognized ethical standards for their use are still lacking. Su…
View article: Sexual assault and abuse committed against family members: An analysis of 1342 legal outcomes and their motivations
Sexual assault and abuse committed against family members: An analysis of 1342 legal outcomes and their motivations Open
Background Over the past years medical centres specifically addressed in gender-based violence have developed protocols for the collections of evidence useful in the courtroom, including accurate documentation of physical and psychological…
View article: Forensic tools for the diagnosis of death due to electrocution: a comprehensive and multidisciplinary study
Forensic tools for the diagnosis of death due to electrocution: a comprehensive and multidisciplinary study Open
In the daily practice of the forensic pathologist, electrocution may represent a difficult diagnosis. The study was performed on the autopsies carried out in Berlin, Germany, over a 12-year period. A total of 54 cases were found. Each case…
View article: Interaction of gunshot residues (GSR) with natural and synthetic textiles having different structural features
Interaction of gunshot residues (GSR) with natural and synthetic textiles having different structural features Open
View article: The state of knowledge of young Italian medicolegal doctors on the law of provisions for informed consent and advance treatment directives: a multi-centric survey two years after the enactment of Law 219 of 2017.
The state of knowledge of young Italian medicolegal doctors on the law of provisions for informed consent and advance treatment directives: a multi-centric survey two years after the enactment of Law 219 of 2017. Open
Many of the facilities have performed training activities but lack effective implementation of the activities required. With increased knowledge and organization this could be overcome.
View article: Pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to pelvic thrombosis related to giant ovarian tumor
Pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to pelvic thrombosis related to giant ovarian tumor Open
Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is one of the major complications in oncologic patients. The incidence of PTE in these cases is 4 to 7 times higher than in non-oncologic patients. Ovarian tumors, specifically those of large sizes, may impa…
View article: The importance of the postmortem interval for the diagnosis of Waterhouse Friderichsen syndrome by Neisseria meningitidis in a series of forensic cases
The importance of the postmortem interval for the diagnosis of Waterhouse Friderichsen syndrome by Neisseria meningitidis in a series of forensic cases Open
The effective value of microbiological post-mortem examinations stands as fundamental in forensic cases involving microbiology. We ran these analyses on five victims, who suddenly died after showing persistent fever. The examinations were …
View article: The expert and the foreigner: Reflections of forensic transcultural psychopathology on a total of 86 reports by experts on criminal liability
The expert and the foreigner: Reflections of forensic transcultural psychopathology on a total of 86 reports by experts on criminal liability Open
View article: The medico-legal evaluation effect: Asylum grant rate in the metropolitan city of Milan
The medico-legal evaluation effect: Asylum grant rate in the metropolitan city of Milan Open
View article: Suicide Risk and the Economic Crisis: An Exploratory Analysis of the Case of Milan
Suicide Risk and the Economic Crisis: An Exploratory Analysis of the Case of Milan Open
In the past five years, several scientific articles have claimed that the increase some countries have registered in suicide rates since 2008 is somehow related to the economic crisis. Other research has suggested that the impact of specif…