Accuracy and reproducibility of forensic tire examination decisions - Richetelli N, LeMay J, Dunagan KM, Parks CL, Hicklin RA, Chapman WJ.
Tire impression evidence can be a valuable tool during a crime scene investigation-it can link vehicles to scenes or secondary locations, and reveal information about the series of events surrounding a crime. The interpretation of tire impression evidence ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Improved likelihood ratios for face recognition in surveillance video by multimodal feature pairing - Macarulla Rodriguez A, Geradts Z, Worring M, Unzueta L.
In forensic and security scenarios, accurate facial recognition in surveillance videos, often challenged by variations in pose, illumination, and expression, is essential. Traditional manual comparison methods lack standardization, revealing a critical gap... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Analysing crime scene data, medical records and forensic information to determine the causes of suicides - Benli AR, Simsek E.
OBJECTIVE: To analyse crime scene data, medical records, and forensic information to unveil insights into the causes and traits of suicides. STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Family Medicine, Kayseri City Hos... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Trauma behind the keyboard: exploring disparities in child sexual abuse materials exposure and mental health factors among investigators and forensic examiners - a network analysis - Gewirtz-Meydan A, Mitchell KJ, O'Brien JE.
BACKGROUND: Despite acknowledging the detrimental impact of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) exposure on the mental and physical well-being of investigators and forensic examiners, there is a need for comprehensive exploration into the complex relationsh... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Forensic interviewers' difficulty with the birthday narrative - Wylie BE, Henderson HM, Lundon GM, Lyon TD.
BACKGROUND: Narrative practice increases children's productivity in forensic interviews, and one recommended topic is the child's last birthday, though interviewers have raised concerns about its productivity.
STUDY 1 OBJECTIVE: Study 1 surveyed forens... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Pediatric poisoning management: how clinical practice can benefit from forensic approach - Basilicata P, Marisei M, Guadagni R, Sibilio M, Niola M, Pieri M.
Pediatric population represents the most vulnerable and at risk for unintentional poisoning, with children younger than 6 years old accounting for nearly half of poison exposures. Poisoning is a time-dependent emergency. The need to reach a scientific agre... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Longitudinal visibility of MRI findings in living victims of strangulation - Bauer M, Hollenstein C, Lieb JM, Grassegger S, Haas T, Egloff L, Berger C, Scheurer E, Lenz C.
Initial experiences with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of living strangulation victims demonstrated additional findings of internal injuries compared to the standard clinical forensic examination. However, existing studies on the use of MRI for this pur... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Drowning, Suffocation Source Type: news
Testing a recovery-oriented nursing communication framework to encourage collaboration and discussion about aggression prevention: a mixed methods study - Scheirich L, Maguire T, Daffern M.
This study involved the co-development, with mental health care nurses and a l... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 30, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Brickbat: Science Doesn't Lie, but Scientists Do
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) says it has found that former CBI forensic scientist Yvonne "Missy" Woods manipulated data in the DNA testing process or posted incomplete test results in hundreds of cases. The CBI says it has found 652 cases affected by Woods' work between 2008 and…#cbi #yvonnemissywoods #woods #reasoncom (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Emerging global trends and development in forensic toxicology: a review - Shukla S, Khanna S, Gani Mir TU, Dalal J, Sankhyan D, Khanna K.
This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of forensic toxicology research trends, publication patterns, author's contributions, and collaboration. Utilizing the Scopus database, we scrutinized 3259 articles across 348 journals spanning from 1975 to 2023... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Forensic analysis of illicit liquors in Himachal Pradesh: assessing toxicity and composition for public health safety - Thakur A, Kaur* G, Mukherjee D, Moza B.
Illicit liquors, also known as illegal, hooch, or bootleg liquors, refer to alcoholic beverages that are produced, distributed, or retailed in defiance of legal regulations and licensing requirements. These beverages are typically produced in clandestine o... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Response to letter-to-the-editor, concerning the article entitled "Black box of diving accidents: contribution of forensic underwater experts to three fatal cases" - Tarozzi I, Franceschetti L, Simonini G, Raddi S, Machado D, Bugelli V.
Comments on:
Ilaria Tarozzi, Lorenzo Franceschetti, Gianfranco Simonini, Silvia Raddi, Davide Machado, Valentina Bugelli,
Black box of diving accidents: Contribution of forensic underwater experts to three fatal cases,
Forensic Science Internationa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Drowning, Suffocation Source Type: news
Radiologists, RTs, and the art of forensic imaging
Ever since Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's discovery of x-rays in 1895, the field of medical imaging has continued to expand across a multiplicity of applications, and one of the most fascinating is its use as a forensic tool to determine the causes of trauma, both in living and deceased individuals.
Forensic radiologists and radiologic technologists apply their expertise to imaging exams -- typically x-ray and CT -- intended to illuminate signs of trauma. So how do these experts approach forensic radiology? AuntMinnie.com spoke to two experts about the state of the specialty.
Training is key
What is forensic radiology? Put s...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Clinical News Source Type: news
Chemical analysis of polymers used for 3D printing of firearms - Falardeau MS, Mireault C, Daoust B, Muehlethaler C.
3D-printed firearms cause challenges in criminal investigations and forensic analysis because they are difficult to trace. Indeed, in addition to being "ghost guns", they may not produce all the conventional ballistic traces normally used for firearm ident... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Forensic aspects of condom evidence: analysis, interpretation, and recent trends - Nimi C, Rani N, Singh R.
In recent years, collection and analysis of condom evidence in sexual assault investigations are becoming more common in forensic caseworks. Condom analysis can provide investigative leads or establish potential contact between the suspect and victim in th... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
