Legal Medicine

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Causes of death of forensic autopsy cases tested positive for COVID-19 in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan	36
Deciduous teeth development in fetuses using postmortem computed tomography image analysis	24
Analyses of physical factors that contribute to the blood carboxyhemoglobin saturation in autopsy cases of house fire fatalities	21
Deaths associated with newly launched SARS-CoV-2 vaccination	21
Allele frequencies of 31 autosomal short tandem repeat (auSTR) loci obtained using the Precision ID GlobalFiler™ NGS STR Panel v2 in 322 individuals from the Japanese population	20
Atypical suicide by single incising cut to the throat without hesitation marks: Case report and review of the literature	17
When fire burns the evidence – Lesson 1: It is not always what it seems	17
Validation and forensic application of a new 19 X-STR loci multiplex system	16
The influence of fixing condition on myoglobin stainability of striated muscle as a tool for forensic diagnosis	16
Descriptive analyses of differentially expressed proteins during intrapuparial stage based on the label-free proteomics technique between Chrysomya megacephala and Synthesiomyia nudiseta	15
Suicide by sodium nitrite: Autopsy case report	15
Sudden death of a child associated with invasive non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae infection with underlying IgG2 subclass deficiency	15
Post-mortem transmission risk of infectious disease: A systematic review	15
Lethal hemopericardium caused by infection of mitral annular calcification: An autopsy case report	15
Assessment of Triage DOA®, Status DS10, and DRIVEN-FLOW® M8-Z on-site drug screening kits for postmortem urine	14
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What about cerebral venous sinus thrombosis? A series of three autopsy cases	14
Comparison of the accuracy and bias of Demirjian’s method for East Asian children and development of Japanese population-specific age estimation formulae	14
An autopsy case report of aortic dissection after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination: correspondence	14
Biometric sex assessment from the femur and tibia in a modern Greek population	14
Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism (rs27434) in the ERAP1 gene with plural tissue weight	14
Toluene abuse as a contributing factor in a case of fatal autoerotic asphyxia	14
Association between serum catecholamine levels and VNTR polymorphism in the promoter region of the monoamine oxidase A gene in forensic autopsy cases	13
Age estimation of Hispanic children in the United States: Development and validation of dental reference dataset based on two staging systems	13
Regression analysis of nasal shape from juvenile to adult ages for forensic facial reconstruction	13

Mechanism of transverse fracture of the skull base caused by blunt force to the mandible	11
Possible formation of trioxidocarbonate(•1−) (CO3•−) instead of hydroxyl radical (HO•) from superoxide anions (O2•−) during paraquat poisoning under physiological conditions	11
Two medicolegal autopsy cases of multinodular and vacuolating neuronal tumor revealed by postmortem MRI	11
Rapid determination of five common toxic alkaloids in blood by UPLC–MRM–IDA–EPI: Application to poisoning case	11
Validation of a novel fluorescent probe-based real-time PCR assay to detect saliva-specific unmethylated CpG sites for saliva identification	11
Assessment of blood 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acid concentrations: Age and sex differences, and correlation with carboxyhemoglobin in fire victims	10
Development of a deep-learning algorithm for age estimation on CT images of the vertebral column	10
An autopsy case report of aortic dissection complicated with histiolymphocytic pericarditis and aortic inflammation after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination	10
Overkilling: A specific type of homicide – Constructing the definition: Injuries and victim	10
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Micro-CT evaluation of morphological degenerative features of sterno-clavicular joint for age-at-death estimation in forensic anthropology – A qualitative analysis	9
Lethal vortioxetine poisoning? A forensic investigation	9
Immunohistochemical analysis of vimentin expression in myocardial tissue from autopsy cases of ischemic heart disease	9
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Importance of the details in person identification	9
Assessment protocol of mesothelioma and relevance of SEM-EDS analysis through a case studies of legal medicine of Brescia (Italy)	9
Determination of multiple psychostimulants and antipsychotics in postmortem dried blood spot samples by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	8
Increased expression of calpain-1 and −2 within cardiac mitochondria and adjacent to the contraction bands in rat myocardium after 14-day cocaine administration: A preliminary study	8
A new analytical cut-off point for determining 18 years of age using MRI on medial clavicular epiphysis	8
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Research trends on forensic entomology for five decades worldwide	8
An autopsy case of fatal Japanese spotted fever in Wakayama	8
A case of death of purulent meningitis caused by transorbital intracranial penetrating injury due to long-term residual bamboo chopstick	8
BIMP affects tubulin structure and causes abnormalities in cell division	8
Postmortem changes in porcine eyes on computed tomography images	8
Highly sensitive sex determination method using the exon 1 region of the amelogenin gene	8
Forensic age progression application in a morphological study of an Italian family: A case report	8
Population data and phylogenetic structure of 19 STR loci in Chinese Hui ethnic group residing in Yunnan province of China	8
Linear lucency of the skull vault: Fracture or accessory skull suture	8
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Child abuse and neglect: Are future medical doctors prepared?	7
Corrigendum to “Exploring health professionals’ knowledge of end of life in Italy” [Leg. Med. 71 (2024) 102542]	7
CircSMARCC1 and CircLRBA are potential biomarkers in forensic postmortem diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction	7
An autopsy case of intoxication caused by drug interaction with multiple psychotropic drugs, fluvoxamine, levomepromazine, and trihexyphenidyl	7
Heart rupture as an acute complication of cocaine abuse: A case report	7
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Objective evaluation of chest findings in infants by postmortem computed tomography	7
Reliability in distinguishing murder from accidental event with current forensic criteria in traumatic head injury	7
Systemic amyloidosis with amyloid goiter: An autopsy report	7
Taphonomic model of decomposition	6
Innovative approaches to future expenses: integrating multidisciplinary methodologies	6
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Estimating the way of deposition of saliva stains using quantitative analysis of forensic salivary biomarkers	6
“Immunohistochemical analysis of Sigma-1 receptor (σ-1R) expression in human pineal gland in relation to different causes of death”	6
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Statistical analysis of biomechanical properties and size of the sternum and its fracture risk in a Japanese sample	6
Availability of death review of children using death certificates and forensic autopsy results	6
Quantification of nimetazepam and its metabolite in human hair samples using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry: Case report	6
A multidisciplinary approach in pre-pubertal child sexual assault cases – forensic evaluation and suggestions	6

Vaccine inequity-induced COVID-19 dilemma: Time to sober up	6
Towards an integrative approach to the biological profile	6
Postmortem computed tomography-based evaluation of brain decomposition: Correlation with postmortem interval and cause-of-death determinability	6
An optimal skeletal element for DNA testing: Evaluation of DNA quantity and quality from various bone types in routine forensic practice	6
The first data of allele frequencies for 23 autosomal STRs in the Ede ethnic group in Vietnam	6
The role of legal medicine in the reconstruction of fatalities due to tractor rollovers: from evidence to proof	6
NF-κB and SIRT1 evaluation to discriminate antemortem from postmortem wounds. Potential markers of skin wound vitality in forensic practice	5
The relevance of taurodontism in forensic dental age estimation	5
Analytical pit-holes in the determination of carboxyhemoglobin saturation in thermally denatured coagulated blood samples	5
Size and shape of human mandible: Sex differences and influence of age on sex estimation accuracy	5
Advancements in estimating post-mortem interval in medico-legal practice: A comprehensive review	5
Genetic diversity and forensic parameters of autosomal STR markers included PowerPlex® CS7 panel in the general population of the Russian Federation	5
Femicide and forensic pathology: Proposal for a shared medico-legal methodology	5
Development and validation of a SYBR green-based mitochondrial DNA quantification method by following the MIQE and other guidelines	5
Development of formulae for dental age estimation using digital radiographs in the Mongolian population	5
A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 1: Clues to the motives of the murder	5
Assessing head injury risks in electric scooter accidents: A multi-body simulation study with insights into sex differences	5
Research progress and application of the third-generation sequencing technologies in forensic medicine	5
Filamin C (FLNC) truncating mutation in a fatal arrhythmogenic left ventricular cardiomyopathy (ALVC)	5
Forensic significance of quantitatively analyzing methamphetamine in male reproductive organs	5
Lethal threat in the use of glass doors at home: A case report	5
Physical assessment of tortures: Interobserver analysis of medico-legal degrees of consistency based on the Istanbul protocol	5
Current major problems with the establishment of effective measures to prevent suicide among children in Japan: Collaborative studies between legal medicine and public health are needed to address the	5
Educating Japanese elementary students on proper smartphone use and social media risks: Reflecting on post-COVID-19 crime trends	5
Diagnosis of cardiac rupture using PMeCT by direct large-vessel puncture and CT-guided biopsy: A case report	5
The various pathological manifestations of a lightning strike exemplified in a single four-fatality incident – A case report and review of a literature	5
The effects of ketamine and methamphetamine on neurotransmitters, glutamate receptors, and conditioned place preference in rat	5
Discrimination method of seven species pufferfish of the genus Takifugu using DNA chromatography	5
Dying at home during the SARS-CoV-2 endemic: The importance of defining the exact mechanism of death	5
The role of the sacroiliac joint in sex estimation: Analysis of morphometry and variation types using machine learning techniques	5
Over 30-year retrospective analyses of moped-motorcycle fatal road accidents in the northern area of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna and review of the literature: Aiming for further preventive me	5
Retrospective study on solitary deaths (kodoku-shi) from the aspects of forensic and social medicine	5
Postmortem kinetic CT of the cervical spine and an objective index for diagnosing anterior disc space widening: A retrospective utility analysis	5
Implication of High-mobility group box-1 and skin post mortem changes in estimation of time passed since death: Animal and human study	4
A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 2: Clues to its epidemiology, prediction and prevention	4
The utility of drowning site inference through metagenomic diatom analysis	4
Development of age-estimation formula using postmortem oral findings: A pilot study	4
Crossbow injuries: A case of suicide	4
Sex estimation of Malaysian sub-adults using craniometrics: A computed tomography study	4
Assessment of consistency of minimum post-mortem intervals estimated by thermal summation-based methods in medico-legal cases associated with blowflies	4
Depressed fractures of the skull due to direct kick and the contribution of 3D CT reconstruction	4
Beyond the virus: Examining the impact of COVID-19 on violent fatalities	4
Cardiac sudden death in a young cannabis user	4
Population affinity estimation on a Spanish sample: Testing the validity and accuracy of cranium and mandible online software methods	4
Non-Fatal accidental strangulation in a stroke patient	4
Forensic characteristics and phylogenetic analysis of the Chinese Han population from Chongqing Municipality, Southwest China	4
Rediscovering the value of images in supporting personal identification of missing migrants	4
Accurate detection and quantification of human nuclear DNA	4
DNA methylation-based age estimation and quantification of the degradation levels of bisulfite-converted DNA	4
Answer to the letter to the editor by J. Finsterer concerning “A case of fatal multi-organ inflammation following COVID-19 vaccination” by H. Nushida et al. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2023.10	4
Before blaming SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for aortic dissection, alternative causes need to be ruled out	4
Sex estimation using post-mortem computed tomographic images of the clavicle in a Malaysian population	4
Objective skull fracture evaluation by using the postmortem 3D-CT skull fracture score in fatal falls	4
The down-regulation of STC2 mRNA may serve as a biomarker for death from mechanical asphyxia	4
“Body stuffing” and “Body packing” – Forensic control of human excrements in police custody in Hamburg, Germany	4
Traumatic axonal injury: Clinic, forensic and biomechanics perspectives	4
Development of a simultaneous analysis method for 13 neonicotinoids and related insecticides in whole blood by LC–MS/MS using a Novum simplified liquid extraction column	4
Sex estimation using foramen magnum measurements, discriminant analyses and artificial neural networks on an eastern Turkish population sample	4
The role of myocardial bridge of the left anterior descending artery in a sudden death of a ketamine and cannabis user. Addressing the uncertainties on the cause of death in a forensic pathologist’s c	4
Cadavers found outdoor in whom fungal growth was observed on the body surface: Consideration of the role of mycology in forensic medicine	4
N-acetylcysteine alleviates arsenic trioxide-induced reductions in hepatic catalase gene expression both in vitro and in vivo	4
Dystrophin and metalloproteinase 9 in myocardial ischemia: A post-mortem immunohistochemical study	4
On Baecchi’s staining method with reference to Nakagawa et al. (2021): “Advantages of filtration method for sperm-DNA genotyping in sexual assault cases”	4
Carbon monoxide related deaths: A Verona case series. When cooperation becomes compulsory	4
Potential of photoautotrophic microbial organisms in deciphering forensic issues	4
Gaslighting in alleged assault ascertained as Munchausen syndrome transcending to malingering in highly counterintuitive self inflicted acid burns	4
Age estimation using CT images of the pubic symphysis of Lebanese living individuals	4
The screening and validation of lnc-SLC25A39 and lnc-LINC00279-202 for distinguishing tissue origins of peripheral blood and semen samples by RT-qPCR	4
The usefulness of postmortem computed tomography angiography for subdural hematoma caused by rupture of the cortical artery: A report of two autopsy cases and a literature review	4
What can autopsy say about COVID-19? A case series of 60 autopsies	3
Deep learning in forensic shotgun pattern interpretation – A proof-of-concept study	3
Father figure: Study of the age progression process from old pictures and its value in forensic sciences	3
Age estimation from sternebral fusion in an Indian population – A computed tomographic evaluation	3
Let’s “game” it!: Dangerous games, a new health challenge	3
Suicidal hanging with complete decapitation: A forensic case report with review of biomechanics	3
Forensic assessment of a life-threatening penetrating abdominal air gun injury	3
Establishment of a random forest regression model to estimate the age of bloodstains based on temporal colorimetric analysis	3
106 Cases of homicide poisoning in China-A retrospective study	3
Fetal movement during delivery can lead to damage to the umbilical vessels and endanger the life of the fetus	3
Corrigendum to “Distinguishing true from pseudo hematoma in the cervical spinal canal using postmortem computed tomography” [Leg. Med. 66 (2024) 102358]	3

A descriptive medicolegal study of femicides in Zagazig City, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt	3
Manifestations of cruel, inhuman types of behavior and torture of Ukrainian military who died in captivity	3
Singular stab wounds to the trunk: Is this suicidal or homicidal?	3
Estimation of PMI for human remains wrapped in a blanket, with first report of Puliciphora rufipes (Phoridae) and Synthesiomyia nudiseta (Muscidae) outdoors in SE Spain	3
An autopsy case of a young man with a single overdose of dextromethorphan	3
Unexpected death from air embolism during routine dental Procedure: A case report	3
Stature estimation based on the mandibular bone measurements using three-dimensional images from postmortem computed tomography in a Japanese population	3
Investigating sexual dimorphism of the mastoid, bimastoid, occipital, and facial triangles in different craniofacial skeletal patterns using three dimensional models generated from CT scans	3
The development of the novel 22 X- indel multiplex system for forensic genetics	3
Quantification of the benzimidazole opioid analog isotonitazene in human hair using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry	3
Corrigendum to “Efficacy of machine learning assisted dental age assessment in local population” [Legal Med. 59 (2022) 102148]	3
Penetrating craniocerebral injury caused by bladed weapons: Three homicide cases	3
Age estimation based on the metamorphosis of the clavicle end: A test of Falys and Prangle method in two contemporary samples	3
Combined use of microscopic and molecular techniques to detect aquatic microorganisms in drowning-related cases and exploring the risk factors over a 6-year period (2018–2023) in Hungary	3
Quantification of fluvoxamine, desmethyl fluvoxamine and fluvoxamine acid by LC–MS/MS in body fluids and solid tissues obtained from a deceased using the standard addition method	3
Manner of death determination in a case of gastric mucosal tears	3
Overkilling: A specific type of homicide – Constructing the definition: Perpetrator, weapon and circumstances	3
Advantages of filtration method for sperm-DNA genotyping in sexual assault cases	3
Forensic-medical characteristics of penetrating wounds as manifestations of explosive trauma in the case of decomposed bodies examination	3
Butane-related deaths in post-mortem investigations: A systematic review	3
Neonatal sudden death caused by a novel heterozygous mutation in SLC25A20 gene: A case report and brief literature review	3
Discussion of the features of suicide trends in 1994–1995 and 2019–2020: The need for different contents in suicide prevention measures for both periods in Japan from the viewpoint of the present	3
Genetic data of 22 autosomal STR loci in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan population of Pakistan using PowerPlex® fusion system	3
Novel indel variation of LTBP4 gene associates with risk of sudden cardiac death in Chinese populations with coronary artery disease	3
Incomplete decapitation in suicidal vehicle-assisted ligature strangulation: A case report and a review of the literature	3
Forensic remarks regarding 35 cases of complex suicides and 4 cases of complicated suicides investigated at the Institute of Legal Medicine of Brescia during the period 1983–2022	3
Deep learning in sex estimation from photographed human mandible using the Human Osteological Research Collection	3
A novel method to estimate adult age from the lumbar vertebral body using 3D PMCT images in Japanese	3
Hyperthermia: Is it always an accidental death?	3
A case of sudden cardiac death due to mitochondrial disease	2
Expanding bullets and ballistic gelatin – A restricted expansion experiment	2
Population genetic data for 23 STR loci (PowerPlex Fusion 6C™ kit) genetic markers in the Lenca ethnic group in Honduras	2
Choking in patients with neurological disorders and role of drug-induced dysphagia	2
Forensic application of aquaporins	2
Is mesothelioma related to “initial dose” rather than to “cumulative dose”? Critical remarks on Maghin et al. Assessment protocol of mesothelioma and relevance of SEM-EDS analysis through a case studi	2
A case of fatal poisoning caused by a combination of tramadol and benzodiazepines	2
Histological microaggregates as a sign of systemic dissemination due to oral ingestion of povidone-iodine (Betadine®)	2
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Review of the lethal mechanism of insulin poisoning and the characteristic of forensic identification	2
Medico-legal assessment of acid attack (Vitriolage) injuries in Egypt: Fate, outcomes and permanent infirmity	2
Effectiveness and limitations of human identification from cremains: A report of two cases	2
Multidirectional analysis for a colchicine poisoning case revealed detail cause of death and its mechanism	2
Forensic identification of a fatality in a child due to a bite from Deinagkistrodon acutus: A case report	2
A study of grading strategy on postmortem intervals (PMIs) estimation from hypothermia deaths based on non-targeted metabolomics and Machine learning algorithms	2
Analysis of dextromethorphan concentrations in autopsy samples from two cases of self-poisoning	2
PROS1 variant in sudden death case of pulmonary embolism caused by calcification in the inferior vena cava: The importance of postmortem genetic analysis	2
Reconstruction of the dynamic in a fatal traffic accident with prolonged dragging of the victim	2
Autopsy findings in fire deaths in relation to manner of death: Analysis of autopsy records in Friuli, Italy (1993–2020)	2
Forensic application of micro-radiological analysis and 3D-printed vertebrae in a stab wound homicide case	2
A pilot study on the relationship between a variable number tandem repeat polymorphism and monoamine oxidase A protein expression in the human brain	2
A useful data presentation tool: Ternary plots in forensic medicine	2
Genetic investigation of 124 SNPs in a Myanmar population using the Precision ID Identity Panel and the Illumina MiSeq	2
HIF-1α expression by immunohistochemistry and mRNA-210 levels by real time polymerase chain reaction in post-mortem cardiac tissues: A pilot study	2
Evaluating legal age of 18 years through observation of third molars using Gambier et al. method in an orthopantomographic sample of subadults from South India	2
Characteristics of indoor and outdoor fatal hypothermia cases in Chiba, Japan	2
Unusual bullet embolism in the brachial artery: Case report and literature review	2
The impact of postmortem damage on 3D-3D superimposition in the pair-matching of skeletal remains: A cautionary note	2
Three-dimensional surface area analyses of developing maxillary second premolar root apices for age estimation using CBCT images	2
Rapid infusion of excessive phenytoin: A newborn autopsy case	2
Fatal cardiac dysfunction in a child with Williams syndrome	2
Assessing age-related heart changes by comparing cases of sudden death during bathing and control cases in Japan	2
Sudden death due to Crohn’s colitis: An autopsy case report	2
Sudden cardiac death, altitude & physical activity: A retrospective analysis from the highest Italian region (Aosta valley)	2
Plastic bag suffocation and codeine overdose: An unusual case of complex suicide and review of the literature	2
Detection and quantification of psychotropic drug etaqualone in human hair using GC–MS/MS	2
Understanding the postmortem changes in concentrations of methanol in ocular matrices in rabbits	2
Four cases of sodium nitrite suicidal ingestion: A new trend and a relevant Forensic Pathology and Toxicology challenge	2
The time of death in Dutch court; using the Daubert criteria to evaluate methods to estimate the PMI used in court	2
Evaluation of the usage of the cervical 7th vertebra in sex estimation with measurements on computerized tomography images	2
Genetic polymorphisms of 16 X-STR loci analyzed in the Han population of Yunnan Province, Southwest China	2
A suicide case of liquid nicotine intoxication	2
Analytical method for detection and quantification of new emerging drug etaqualone in human blood and urine by gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry	2
Accuracy of the London Atlas, Haavikko’s Method and Cameriere’s European Formula of dental age estimation in Turkish children	2
Comprehensive study of various vitamin concentrations in the human postmortem blood with an autopsy case report of beriberi	2
Relationship between fat embolism and endothelial glycocalyx	2
Fatal methanol poisoning with different clinical and autopsy findings: Case report and literature review	2
Modern suicide trend from internet	2
Iron contact burns and the path to the diagnosis of child abuse	2
Proximal femur in biological profile estimation – Current knowledge and future directions	2
Immunohistochemical analysis of von Willebrand factor expression in myocardial tissues from autopsies of patients with ischemic heart disease	2
Population and forensic analysis of 9 non-CODIS markers in Slovak population	2
Deck-chair sign as a diagnostic clue for insidious T-cell lymphoma: An autopsy case of mycosis fungoides	2
Bioinformatics analysis of sequential gene expression profiling after skin and skeletal muscle wound in mice	2
Unexpected death in alcohol addiction requires extensive post-mortem assessment	2
Investigating the pathogenesis of vitreous in postmortem COVID patients via untargeted metabolomics based bioinformatics model	2
Age estimation using post-mortem computed tomography and fetal dental radiographic findings in an early to mid-pregnancy fetus: A case report	2
Ethylene glycol poisoning may be associated with elevated post-mortem vitreous glucose level	2
Injuries and anatomical variations of the female genitalia	2
Characteristics and outcomes of homicidal and accidental stab wounds in emergency hospitals: A medicolegal comparative study	2
Salivary markers of aggression − The possible alterations in salivary hormones levels to identify perpetrators of aggression-related violence	2
Genetic study with 21 autosomal STRs in five Peruvian macro regions for human identification purposes	2
Relevance of diatom testing on closed organs of a drowned cadaver who died after receiving treatment for 10 days: A case report	2
Biparietal osteodystrophy: Macroscopic appearance, computed tomography imaging and microarchitectural analysis	2
Pattern, characterization and outcomes of blunt and penetrating cardiothoracic injuries. A medico-legal comparative study	2
Resolving the recombination pattern of 38 X-STRs from Chinese Han three-generation pedigrees	2