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View article: Left ventricular false tendons as incidental findings in a case of sudden cardiac death: What is their role?
Left ventricular false tendons as incidental findings in a case of sudden cardiac death: What is their role? Open
Sudden death (SD) can be defined as the unexpected natural death of a healthy individual occurring within the first hour after the onset of symptoms or, if death is unwitnessed, within 24 h of the victim being seen in a healthy state. In p…
View article: The Role of Molecular Autopsy in Concealed Cardiomyopathies
The Role of Molecular Autopsy in Concealed Cardiomyopathies Open
A conclusive and early diagnosis of cardiomyopathy is essential for implementing preventive therapeutic measures and, therefore, reducing the risk of malignant arrhythmias and even sudden cardiac death. Occasionally, this lethal event can …
View article: Towards a standard of scientific evidence in on-site inspection: compilation of the ECLM on-site inspection form in a broad case history
Towards a standard of scientific evidence in on-site inspection: compilation of the ECLM on-site inspection form in a broad case history Open
The European Council of Legal Medicine (ECLM) on-site inspection form allows the collection of data relevant to the identification, collection, sampling and preservation of all elements that, during the on-site inspection, may be useful as…
View article: A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 1: Clues to the motives of the murder
A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 1: Clues to the motives of the murder Open
Understanding the motives behind femicides is crucial to design effective prevention strategies and to support women's self-determination, free from threats to their mental and physical integrity. We conducted a retrospective, multicenter …
View article: Gallbladder Agenesis and a Large Common Bile Duct Stone: A Case Report and Literature Review
Gallbladder Agenesis and a Large Common Bile Duct Stone: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Gallbladder agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly that is often asymptomatic but may present with clinical features mimicking biliary tract disease. The absence of the gallbladder is frequently undetected by abdominal ultrasound, leading t…
View article: Ethical issues in the use of genetic predictions of aggressive behavior in the criminal justice system: a systematic review
Ethical issues in the use of genetic predictions of aggressive behavior in the criminal justice system: a systematic review Open
Background The use of genetic predictions of aggressive behavior in the criminal justice system remains a subject of ongoing debate. Since behavioral genetic evidence is often used in criminal defense arguments, it is crucial to critically…
View article: Appropriate time interval to update ambiguous genetic diagnosis in inherited arrhythmogenic syndromes
Appropriate time interval to update ambiguous genetic diagnosis in inherited arrhythmogenic syndromes Open
View article: Should Artificial Intelligence-Based Patient Preference Predictors Be Used for Incapacitated Patients? A Scoping Review of Reasons to Facilitate Medico-Legal Considerations
Should Artificial Intelligence-Based Patient Preference Predictors Be Used for Incapacitated Patients? A Scoping Review of Reasons to Facilitate Medico-Legal Considerations Open
Background: Research indicates that surrogate decision-makers often struggle to accurately interpret and reflect the preferences of incapacitated patients they represent. This discrepancy raises important concerns about the reliability of …
View article: Fatal intoxications and inherited cardiac disorders in the young: where to draw the line?
Fatal intoxications and inherited cardiac disorders in the young: where to draw the line? Open
Sudden cardiac death represents a significant public health concern and is one of the leading causes of early mortality worldwide. The escalating use of illicit drugs, approximately 269 million people in 2018, represents a growing public h…
View article: Diagnosing milk aspiration as a cause of death in sudden unexpected infant death: forensic insights from post-mortem analysis impacting criminal investigations
Diagnosing milk aspiration as a cause of death in sudden unexpected infant death: forensic insights from post-mortem analysis impacting criminal investigations Open
Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) encompasses both explained and unexplained infant fatalities. When a comprehensive investigation yields inconclusive results, the case is classified as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). On the other…
View article: iForensic, multicentric validation of digital whole slide images (WSI) in forensic histopathology setting according to the College of American Pathologists guidelines
iForensic, multicentric validation of digital whole slide images (WSI) in forensic histopathology setting according to the College of American Pathologists guidelines Open
Pathology has benefited from the rapid progress of image-digitizing technology during the last decade. However, the application of digital whole slide images (WSI) in forensic pathology still needs to be improved. WSI validation is crucial…
View article: The New Italian Guidelines for Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART): Ethical and Medico-Legal Issues
The New Italian Guidelines for Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART): Ethical and Medico-Legal Issues Open
Background: On 20 March 2024, the Italian Minister of Health, in collaboration with the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità) and the National Health Council (Consiglio Superiore di Sanità), issued updated gui…
View article: Actionable Variants of Unknown Significance in Inherited Arrhythmogenic Syndromes: A Further Step Forward in Genetic Diagnosis
Actionable Variants of Unknown Significance in Inherited Arrhythmogenic Syndromes: A Further Step Forward in Genetic Diagnosis Open
Background/Objectives: Inherited arrhythmogenic syndromes comprise a heterogenic group of genetic entities that lead to malignant arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Genetic testing has become crucial to understand the disease etiology a…
View article: Investigating cardiac genetic background in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Investigating cardiac genetic background in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Open
View article: A Digital Beamforming Receiver Architecture Implemented on a FPGA for Space Applications
A Digital Beamforming Receiver Architecture Implemented on a FPGA for Space Applications Open
The burgeoning interest within the space community in digital beamforming is largely attributable to the superior flexibility that satellites with active antenna systems offer for a wide range of applications, notably in communication serv…
View article: Forensic significance and inferential value of PMCT features in charred bodies: A bicentric study
Forensic significance and inferential value of PMCT features in charred bodies: A bicentric study Open
View article: Samples used in molecular autopsy: an update
Samples used in molecular autopsy: an update Open
Molecular autopsy makes it possible to identify the genetic alteration responsible for an inherited arrhythmogenic disease, main suspected cause of sudden death in cases that remain unexplained after a complete medico-legal autopsy. By usi…
View article: Postmortem diagnosis of Takotsubo syndrome on autoptic findings: is it reliable? A systematic review
Postmortem diagnosis of Takotsubo syndrome on autoptic findings: is it reliable? A systematic review Open
View article: Comparative Impact Analysis of Low-Deductible Insurance Versus In-house Hospital Assumption of Risk and Management on Medical Malpractice Claims
Comparative Impact Analysis of Low-Deductible Insurance Versus In-house Hospital Assumption of Risk and Management on Medical Malpractice Claims Open
Objectives Claims management is critical to ensure the safe and high-quality medical care for which liability insurers and/or hospitals are responsible. The aim of this research is to determine whether increasing hospital malpractice risk …
View article: Biliary Atresia in an Infant Presenting With Kabuki Syndrome: An Autopsy Report and Review of the Literature
Biliary Atresia in an Infant Presenting With Kabuki Syndrome: An Autopsy Report and Review of the Literature Open
Biliary atresia (BA) is an inflammatory obliterative cholangiopathy which is very common during neonatal and infancy period. We present an autopsy report of a BA in an infant suffering from a genetic syndrome.
View article: Molecular autopsy: Twenty years of post-mortem diagnosis in sudden cardiac death
Molecular autopsy: Twenty years of post-mortem diagnosis in sudden cardiac death Open
In the forensic medicine field, molecular autopsy is the post-mortem genetic analysis performed to attempt to unravel the cause of decease in cases remaining unexplained after a comprehensive forensic autopsy. This negative autopsy, classi…
View article: Diagnostic Methods in Forensic Pathology: A New Sign in Death from Hanging
Diagnostic Methods in Forensic Pathology: A New Sign in Death from Hanging Open
Purpose: To evaluate the usefulness of studying vital injuries at the sternal head insertion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the medico-legal assessment of death by hanging. Materials and Methods: Study material was obtained from eigh…
View article: Consent and Complications in Health Care: The Italian Context
Consent and Complications in Health Care: The Italian Context Open
Informed consent is the manifestation of the will that a patient freely expresses toward a medical treatment. The physician is responsible for acquiring informed consent for both medical and nursing procedures. Informed consent represents …
View article: Reevaluation of ambiguous genetic variants in sudden unexplained deaths of a young cohort
Reevaluation of ambiguous genetic variants in sudden unexplained deaths of a young cohort Open
View article: Contrast Agents during Pregnancy: Pros and Cons When Really Needed
Contrast Agents during Pregnancy: Pros and Cons When Really Needed Open
Many clinical conditions require radiological diagnostic exams based on the emission of different kinds of energy and the use of contrast agents, such as computerized tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance …
View article: Medical Residents’ Behaviours toward Compulsory COVID-19 Vaccination in a Tertiary Hospital in Italy
Medical Residents’ Behaviours toward Compulsory COVID-19 Vaccination in a Tertiary Hospital in Italy Open
To maintain safety conditions in the provision of care and assistance, and to protect healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients, the Italian government required compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for HCWs, including medical residents (MRs). The …
View article: Hospitals: A Journal Title with Many Meanings and One Vision
Hospitals: A Journal Title with Many Meanings and One Vision Open
“Hospitals” as a name for a journal might appear simply as an umbrella term for healthcare-relevant research [...]
View article: Effect of Lockdowns on Hospital Staff in a COVID Center: A Retrospective Observational Study
Effect of Lockdowns on Hospital Staff in a COVID Center: A Retrospective Observational Study Open
At the onset of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, individual and social measures were strengthened through restrictive non-pharmaceutical interventions, labelled with the term “lockdown”. In Italy, there were two lockdowns (9 March 2020–3 May 2020 …
View article: Dental DNA as an Indicator of Post-Mortem Interval (PMI): A Pilot Research
Dental DNA as an Indicator of Post-Mortem Interval (PMI): A Pilot Research Open
Teeth have proven to be a reliable source of DNA for forensic analysis as the pulp is rich in cells and protected from damaging factors and contamination by dental hard tissues. The pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility of Next-Gene…
View article: Trend in 167 cases of minors witnessing violence: The role played by COVID-19 pandemic
Trend in 167 cases of minors witnessing violence: The role played by COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background There currently is no evidence that COVID-19 has had an impact on the rates of psychological abuses occurring when a minor witnesses interpersonal violence. Aim Our aim was to describe the accesses of the last four years to the …