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Crime scene reconstruction: a scoping review Open

Mayur Sudhir Balbudhe, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Nayanatara Arun Kumar, Dilbagh Singh, Ayush Ishwar Sherekar · 2025

Background Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) has become a key specialty in contemporary criminal justice, driven by the application of science, legal criteria, and innovative technologies for analysing physical evidence and reconstructing cr…

Real-world evaluation of safety and effectiveness of dydrogesterone 20mg extended release in the management of recurrent early pregnancy loss Open

Ameya Purandare, Rujul Jhaveri, Vaidehi Marathe, Rudra Prosad Goswami, Rooplekha Chauhan , et al. · 2025

Surface Specific Analysis - A Comparative Study of Menstrual and Non-Menstrual Bloodstains Open

Mayur Sudhir Balbudhe, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Adithi Shetty, Nayanatara Arun Kumar, Shankar M Bakkannavar · 2025

Background: Distinguishing between menstrual and peripheral bloodstains is essential in forensic research, especially in sexual assault or trauma cases, since it may be used to determine whether it is a matter of consent or violence. Under…

Time-dependent morphological changes in bloodstains on tile and vinyl flooring Open

Mayur Sudhir Balbudhe, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Nirmal Mazumder, B. N. Singh, Nayanatara Arun Kumar · 2025

Background Estimating the age of bloodstains is a prime aspect of forensic science for reconstructing the timeline of events at crime scenes. Surface material plays a crucial role in pointing out the approximate age of the bloodstains. Thi…

Unraveling Adrenal Oncocytoma: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Surgical Success Open

N Arjun, Dinesh Anne, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Murali Krishna Velagapudi, Nirupam Nadella · 2025

Adrenal oncocytomas are rare benign tumors originating in the adrenal gland and feature eosinophilic, mitochondria-rich cytoplasm. These tumors are difficult to diagnose and manage since they develop infrequently and have nonspecific sympt…

Prevalence of HIV Cases Among the Tuberculosis Deaths at Autopsy Open

N. Parashar, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, PH Shetty, Nithin Kumar, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan , et al. · 2024

Mortuary/Autopsy room is a relatively high risk workplace. Infections such as Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV pose a risk to the autopsy workers. These infections pose a greater risk since many times they are not even diagnosed until the autopsy…

Ultrasound Imaging in the Early Detection of Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn: A Cross-sectional Study Open

B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Jini Pullalathu Abraham, M Murthy, MJ Akshit Aiyappa · 2024

Introduction: The most common cause of perinatal dyspnoea, frequently diagnosed on chest radiographs, is Transient Tachypnoea of Newborn (TTN). Lung Ultrasound (LUS) is recognised as a promising tool that has been proven in recent studies …

Effect of dexterity and gender on fingernail configuration in medical students Open

Pavanchand H Shetty, Malvika Gupta, Vageesha, Jagadish PP Rao, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty , et al. · 2023

Relationship between the period of Survival and Chemical Analysis Positivity in Poisoning Cases Open

Mitalee Garg, Haneil Larson Dsouza, Prateek Rastogi, Pavanchand H Shetty, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty , et al. · 2022

Inter-Basal and Septal Connections of Papillary Muscles - An Anatomical Rationale for Rhythmic Opening of AV Valves - A Multicentric Medical College Based Cross Sectional Study Open

Praveen Mulki Shenoy, Amith Ramos, Narasimha Pai, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Aravind Pallipady Rao · 2021

BACKGROUND The papillary muscle basal connections have significant clinical implications. Variety of studies done on its morphology and function by various specialists in different departments. A close look on these revealed the interconne…

Presence of Cheek Dimples and Absence of Palmaris Longus - An Anatomical Correlation from Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka Open

Praveen Mulky Shenoy, Amith Ramos, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Aravind Pallipady · 2021

BACKGROUND Palmaris longus (PL) tendon agenesis varies from 5 % to 30 % in different ethnic groups worldwide. Its agenesis is associated with decreased wrist grip, pinch grip, presence of cheek dimples, difference of prevalence of agenesis…

Obstetric Markers as a Diagnostic Forensic Tool Open

Adithi Shetty, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty · 2021

The field of Forensic diagnostics is evolving very rapidly keeping in pace with the emerging technology in the various fields. Several biomarkers up to the molecular level have been discovered which aid in solving cases. Pregnancy diagnosi…

Epidemiological Profile of Fatal Abdominal Injuries Secondary to Blunt Force Impact: Autopsy based Study Conducted At A. J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru Open

Arun Pinchu Xavier, Karen Castelino, Francis N.P. Monteiro, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, M Deepak · 2020

Background: Evaluating patients who have sustained blunt abdominal trauma remains one of the most challenging and resource-intensive aspects of acute trauma care.6,7 The objective of this dissertation is to analyse the pattern of fatal abd…

Estimation of stature from dimensions of hands and feet in a South Indian Population Open

Deepak Madi, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Francis N.P. Monteiro, Karen Prajwal Castelino, Arun Pincho Xavier · 2020

Estimation of stature from dimensions of hands and feet in a South Indian Population - IJFMTS- Print ISSN No: - 2581-9844 Online ISSN No:- 2456-9615 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijfmts.2020.004, IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine…

Spectrum of unnatural deaths: autopsies conducted at A. J. Institute of medical sciences & research centre, Mangalore Open

B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Deepak Mundkinajeddu, Francis N.P. Monteiro, Karen Prajwal Castelino, Arun Pinchu Xavier · 2020

Spectrum of unnatural deaths: autopsies conducted at A. J. Institute of medical sciences & research centre, Mangalore - IJFMTS- Print ISSN No: - 2581-9844 Online ISSN No:- 2456-9615 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijfmts.2019.025, IP Internati…

Modified CT severity index for evaluation of acute pancreatitis and correlation with patient outcome Open

B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, K J Prajwith · 2020

Profile of Mortalities due to Alcohol and Drug Consumption in Road and Rail Traffic Accidents in Mangaluru, a Coastal City of Karnataka, India Open

Subham Sarthak, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, PP Jagadish Rao, H Pavanchand Shetty, Haneil Larson Dsouza , et al. · 2019

Objective: Several studies have demonstrated that driving under influence of alcohol and psychoactive drugs increases the risk of fatal accidents & hence increased mortality rates. This paper presents a retrospective study of Road & Rail…

Research Ethics in Forensic Medicine-The Indian Scenario-Problems and Suggestions Open

Haneil Larson Dsouza, H Pavanchand Shetty, PP Jagadish Rao, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Prashantha Bhagavath · 2019

Forensic Medicine deals with the application of forensic medical knowledge to the law and justice system. This knowledge, in turn, is dependent on information. Moreover, as in all data, it has to be accurate, reliable, reproducible and val…

Analysis of Railway Track Deaths-An Autopsy based Study Open

Prachi Ahuja, H Pavanchand Shetty, Haneil Larson Dsouza, Jagadish Rao Padubidri, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty , et al. · 2019

Autopsy Profile of Sudden Natural Death in a Tertiary Care Center: A Retrospective Analysis Open

Miressa Belay, Jagadish Rao Padubidri, Pavanchand H Shetty, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Haneil Larson Dsouza , et al. · 2019

Introduction: World Health Organisation ( WHO) defines sudden death as death which occurred within 24 hours of onset the symptoms. On the other hand sudden cardiac death is unexpected death due to cardiac pathology, early after symptom o…

Effect of Role Play Video-An Innovate Tool on Court Room Procedures to Educate Medical Graduates Open

B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Sharada Rai, Rohit C Shet, Shashidhar Kotian, N.S. Dhillon , et al. · 2019

Background: There is a need to understand the concepts especially like court room procedures among the medical students as the practical experience is encountered in many medico legal cases in future as doctors. Creating an educational i…

A Study of Completed Suicide Among Women in the Reproductive Age Group From Coastal Karnataka Open

Haneil Larson Dsouza, Prashantha Bhagavath, Francis N.P. Monteiro, Tanuj Kanchan, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty , et al. · 2018

Introduction: Though in absolute numbers more men commit suicide than women, there are various complexities associated with female suicides. The studies on suicides among women based on whether or not they are in the reproductive age grou…

Estimation of age, in a cadaver, by macroscopic examination of the spheno-occipital suture Open

Mathew S Valiyaveettil, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, H Pavanchand Shetty, PP Jagadish Rao, H D'Souza , et al. · 2018

Background and Aim: Violence against health staff is a widespread problem occurring in different ways and has multiple consequences on health personnel, health systems and even patients care. Emergency Department (ED) personnel especially …

Knowledge, Attitude Vis-À-Vis to Medico Legal Autopsies among the Non-Teaching Staff in a Private Medical College in Mangaluru Open

Sesen, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Prateek Rastogi, PP Jagadish Rao, H Pavanchand Shetty , et al. · 2018

Prerequisite to establish the cause and manner of death has always existed from time immemorial. Autopsies are a part of the health and justice systems that have commonly been poorly understood by the community, including the medical pro…

Profile of railway accidents in Bellary District-A 5 year retrospective study Open

Gururaj Biradar, H Pavanchand Shetty, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Charan Kishor Shetty · 2018

One hundred and thirty four railway accidents were studied over the period of 5 years between 2013 to 2017 from the autopsy done in the mortuary of VIMS, Bellary,Karnataka,India. Out of the 134 cases of railway accidents 92 cases were male…

Morphology of Lip Print Patterns among Indian and Malaysian Population-A Tool for Racial and Gender Identification Open

Alister Joseph Thomas, Jagadish Rao Padubidri, Sowmya J Rao, Ravichandra Udupa, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty , et al. · 2018

Introduction: Lip prints are like finger prints; Unique and never same in two different individuals. Lip prints are distinctive and do not change during the life of the person. Cheiloscopy can be of special interest in cases where there ar…

Pattern of Injuries Due to Road Traffic Accidents Involving Motorized Two Wheeler Vehicles in Mangalore based on Autopsy Reports Open

Shahin Salim, H Pavanchand Shetty, Jagadish Rao Padubidri, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Haneil Larson Dsouza · 2018

Introduction: Motorized two wheeler accidents have become increasingly common, especially in developing countries like India. The main focus of this study was on motorized two wheeler accidents and the pattern of injuries caused due to it.…

Approximation of Height of an Individual Using Somatometry of Human Male Skull Open

Jenash Acharya, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Rijen Shrestha, Tanuj Kanchan · 2017

Introduction: Numerous population specific studies conducted on skeletal remains have aimed to standardize the identification process. Known for ethnic and sexual variations, skull bone can also assist the identification process by estimat…

Profile of Sudden Deaths Due to Lung Pathologies Open

Enyew Debash, Jagadish Rao Padubidri, Pavanchand H Shetty, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Prateek Rastogi , et al. · 2017

Introduction: Sudden unexpected death due to respiratory disease contributes to 15 – 23% of all sudden death cases. Tuberculosis (TB) is a major respiratory cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and its prevalence is high in the Ind…

A Cross Sectional Study on Pattern of Organs Fatally Damaged in Road Traffic Accidents in Mangalore During the Year 2015: Autopsy-Based Study Open

Gedion Hailemariam Abebe, Pavanchand H Shetty, B. Suresh Kumar Shetty, Prateek Rastogi, Jagadish Rao Padubidri , et al. · 2017

Introduction: The statistical profile speculates worldwide forecast of 5.1 million deaths in the year 2000 which accounted for 10% of deaths due to all causes. Amongst these, a quarter of injuries related deaths happened in the South-Eas…

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