FHS HOSA Qualifies 20 For State Mar 6, 2008
Amanda Sanders and Lily Fox placed fourth and are alternates for state with Forensic Medicine. Erika Andreassian competed in Physical Therapy. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Govt orders probe into medical neglect at Hospicio Mar 5, 2008
The other members of the expert committee are professor and gynaecology and obstetrics head of the department, Dr Asha Kamat and professor and forensic medicine head of the department, Dr Silvano Dias Sapeco. Dr Rajan Kunkolienkar has been directed to provide administrative support to the enquiry panel to expedite the presentation of the report. (Navhind Times)
Born after 1950? Your eyes reveal your age Feb 24, 2008
Your eyes reveal your age / Radioactive material in lens can be dated, Danish study finds (San Francisco Chronicle)
Prisoners 'at risk' in police cells Feb 20, 2008
Dr George Fernie, chairman of the BMA's forensic medicine committee, told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme: "There simply isn't the infrastructure there. There isn't the nursing care that is available throughout the 24-hour period in prisons. It is not necessarily delivered through the NHS. "As much of crime is drug-related, a golden opportunity to help people come off drugs is not being taken, and they can't receive medication for mental health problems. "Often you don't have the facilities... (Ananova -- World Headlines)
Timor's mass graves to be excavated Feb 17, 2008
But Dr Blau, 37, of the Centre for Human Identification at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, with a forensic dentist, a translator and two other forensic anthropologists from Argentina, says she hopes it will be a unifying project for the nation. "We've held a number of meetings with the families of the missing and at each one, people got up in tears, still crying, 16 years on," Dr Blau said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Health Occupations Students of America tallies Area awards Feb 7, 2008
In Forensic Medicine, Kim Brown and Bethany Burdick were awarded second place and Jacquelyn Twyford and Michelle Tibbets received third place. In Medical photography, FHS HOSA team received fourth place. (Friendswood Journal, TX)
Human skull on sale on Belgrade flea market Jan 19, 2008
The skull originally belonged to Belgrade's Institute of Forensic Medicine, he claimed. A pathologist estimated it was approximately 50 years old and said there were signs showing it had been treated by pathologists. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rs 3 lakh for death in custody Jan 17, 2008
Yunus and Abdul Mateen Basit, a forensic medicine expert from Mumbai, were among nine suspects held. On January 3, 2003, officials claimed Yunus had escaped from a police van going to Ahmednagar. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Waking up to the effects of a few drinks Dec 22, 2007
ABSORPTION OF ALCOHOL 20% absorbed in stomach/80% in upper small intestine Most rapid when stomach is empty Accelerated by tolerance (habituation) to alcohol Decreased by food in stomach Other factors include emotional state, drugs, type of alcohol drunk Source: Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Dundee ... But even that is only half the story, says Dr David Sadler, from the Department of Forensic Medicine at Aberdeen University. (BBC News -- UK)
Ajay Devgan on 'Halla Bol' Dec 1, 2007
NATIONAL: 2 passenger trains collide in Bihar, 16 injured n India proposes to adopt 10 cyclone-hit coastal villages of B'desh n India to waive ban on export of 5 lakh tonnes of rice to B'desh CHINESE MUSCLE FLEXING: Chinese forces destroy unmanned Indian bunker on Bhutan border n Chinese forced demolished the unmanned bunker on Nov. 8 n Govt sources: Chinese had objected to three Indian bunkers earlier n Govt sources: One of the disputed bunkers was in Bhutanese territory n Govt sources: Chinese... (Times Now.tv)
New Technique To Determine The Age Of Immigrant Minors Through Ribs And Teeth Nov 8, 2007
Some of the research results have already been published in the magazine Notes on Forensic Medicine. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Student doctors call for strike Nov 1, 2007
These included community medicine in KEM, forensic medicine in Nair, pathology in Sion Hospital and psychiatry, radiology and skin in JJ Hospital. "Around 220 PG medical seats, which is nearly 20% of total seats are de-recognised," said MARD members indicating the pathetic condition of PG medical education in the state. (Times of India)
Poser over bone analysis Oct 23, 2007
Primulapathi, the head of the Chemistry Departments forensics division, was asked if Dr Mohd Shah Mahmood (Kuala Lumpur Hospitals forensic medicine institute director) had informed him about such a matter during their conversation. No, replied the 39th prosecution witness on Day 49 after a 12-day break for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
If only we'd had Pepp in 1987 Oct 13, 2007
The program quoted Morris O'Dell, from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, who said the Pepp pills were full of vitamins, minerals and flavouring agents. But not the infamous magic swamp gunk enzyme marketed by Rockeby. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Chemist tells why he didnt test all fragments Oct 10, 2007
I checked with Dr Mohd Shah (Mahmood, Kuala Lumpur Hospitals forensic medicine institute director). In fact, it was I who called him to send the bones over. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sex lives under the microscope next week Oct 5, 2007
Dr Angela Williams, from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, will present her work with the AFL in teaching elite sportsmen about "respectful behaviours". Dr Williams said the respect and responsibility program sought to address violence and sexual assaults against women following a series of high-profile incidents involving elite footballers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Austria: DNA analysis to help clarify possible cannibalism case Aug 29, 2007
Hoebarth also said that a forensic medicine report indicated that a portion of the victim's tongue and cranium had been extracted, but that no organs were removed from the chest and stomach areas. Today in Europe. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Medical experts didn't testify in Katrina case Aug 28, 2007
In detailed, written statements, the five specialists -- whose expertise includes forensic medicine, medical ethics and palliative care -- determined that patients at Memorial Medical Center had been deliberately killed with overdoses of drugs after Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005. The grand jury had been asked to consider second-degree murder charges against a doctor and two nurses in four deaths. (CNN -- US)
Ordeal by innuendo for Madeleine's parents Aug 9, 2007
Derrick Pounder, professor of forensic medicine at Dundee University, said the tests would not be able to determine whether the blood was from a living person or a very recently dead one. In addition, he said, it could come from any number of the scores of people who have spent time in the room. (Guardian Unlimited)
No taboo for Muslim sex therapist Jul 29, 2007
Kotb's interest in the subject arose from conversations with sex offenders while working on her forensic medicine degree at Cairo University. She later studied sexology and philosophy at Maimonides University in Florida; her dissertation was titled Sexuality in Islam. (Los Angeles Times)
South Palm OrthoSpine Institute Opens Doors August 1st: World-renowned Orthopaedic Specialist Stewart G. Eidelson Announces New Practice With 'A Focus on Spine' Jul 28, 2007
A member of prestigious professional societies like the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Florida Orthpaedic Society, Southern Orthpaedic Society and American College of Forensic Medicine, his research findings have been published in peer reviewed journals and presented at countless society meetings. The three new locations for the South Palm OrthoSpine Institute are at 6110 W. Atlantic Avenue, Unit A in Delray Beach, 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite #241 in... (PR Newswire)
Innovations in PCR to Widen End-User Adoption and Promote Market Expansion Jun 25, 2007
"Regular upgrades and the introduction of premixes has made the technology more sophisticated and user friendly, thereby encouraging end users to hike investments in the PCR reagents market." Many fields including forensic medicine, paternity testing and DNA sequencing are gradually starting to employ PCR technology. Accordingly, the end-user base for PCR reagents is increasing and the market is growing. (PR Newswire)
New SIDS Research To Study Protein Link Jun 24, 2007
Preliminary work by Professor Byard s team has recently been published in the American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, resulting in the commissioning of the ground-breaking research project. Funded by SIDS and Kids SA, the innovative study is the first large scale collaborative project on SIDS between Australia and Europe. (Science Daily)
Hospitals failing to refer deaths to coroner Jun 16, 2007
It was possible hospital doctors did not understand the rules on reporting to the coroner, said Professor Ranson, the deputy director of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, because they varied from state to state and often differed in the countries where the doctors trained. He said there was a widespread "notion that the coroner's only involved in deaths that are suspicious", held by doctors as well as the general public. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Pakistan cricket coach likely died of heart disease Jun 15, 2007
"Taking into account his medical history and the findings of the autopsy, it looks very certainly like it's a cardiac cause of death," Martin, who is head of forensic medicine and toxicology at the University of Cape Town, said in a telephone interview. Jamaican pathologist Ere Seshaiah had previously concluded Woolmer had been strangled in his hotel room in March after his team was ousted from the Cricket World Cup in a surprise loss to Ireland. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Holocaust horrors uncovered Jun 14, 2007
Yakov Ruza, rabbinical representative at the Israeli government's L. Greenberg Institute of Forensic Medicine, said there are plans to fence off the site and put up a monument. No plans are being made to exhume the bodies or to identify them. (Boston Globe)
Woolmer doctor still claims murder Jun 14, 2007
"Taking into account his medical history and the findings of the autopsy,it looks very certainly like it's a cardiac cause of death," said Martin,who is head of forensic medicine and toxicology at the University of Cape Town. But Seshaiah told the Observer he is confident the coach was slain. (Aljazeera.Net)
Methadone death: woman for trial May 24, 2007
Today, an expert witness, Professor Olaf Drummer, from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, was due to give evidence about the analysis of hair samples from the child, which the Crown says shows the methadone dose was not a "one-off". Due to legal problems in the way his report had been compiled and presented to the court, he did not give evidence. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Man brightens days May 18, 2007
Stamps is the single father of three -- a son in the Army who has served twice in Iraq; a son at Miami University studying forensic medicine; and a 16-year-old daughter at East High School. He said some of the young folks milling around downtown lack respect. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
BEAT REPORTS May 11, 2007
Although the county district attorney s office has rarely used Consalvo as an expert since his 2006 appointment, Consalvo can serve as an expert because he is a board-certified forensic medicine physician. Consalvo just has to be present for the autopsy and assist the pathologist conducting the examination. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Collapse Of Teenage Clubber Highlights Dangers Of New Drug Apr 30, 2007
In an accompanying comment, Dr Roland Staack, Institute of Forensic Medicine, Ludwig Maximillian s University, Munich, Germany, says that Piperazines and amphetamines are similarly marketed, consumed by the same population and show similar pharmacological symptoms. He says: Wood and colleagues case report is an excellent example to raise clinicians awareness of new drugs of abuse and substantiates the importance of a sound toxicological analysis for a correct clinical diagnosis. (Science Daily)
ECU events praise women in medicine Apr 27, 2007
THURSDAY: "Fearless Females: Women in Forensic Medicine," lecture by Dr. Marcella Fiero, Virginia chief medical examiner. 7 p.m., Sheppard Memorial Library. (The Daily Reflector)
Raids in Miss., La. net dogs and dog-fighting equipment Apr 25, 2007
Dr. Melinda Merck, who specializes in forensic medicine for animals, was documenting the medical condition of the animals and was to help the SPCA prepare evidence, a news release from the organization said. In addition to the dogs, the sites had dogfighting paraphernalia including scales for weighing before a match, breed stands used to mate aggressive dogs, treadmills used to prepare dogs for matches, the dogfighting magazine Sporting Dog Journal and other dogfighting related books, and... (WWLTV.com, LA)
DNA was planted, court told Apr 18, 2007
Dr Simon Baxter, senior forensic biologist with the Division of Forensic Medicine, said that on February 20, 1984 he had tested samples from the autopsy of the 24-year-old Ms Hatty, whose body was found at Spains Lookout at Neutral Bay. A vaginal smear sample showed semen, but there was not enough material to determine its blood group. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A sobering thought: don't diet and drive Mar 18, 2007
When this happened, ketone bodies (acetone, acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate) were produced, which could then be converted to a secondary alcohol known as isopropanol, said the lead researcher, Wayne Jones, who is also on Sweden's National Board of Forensic Medicine ... The NSW Police Director of Clinical Forensic Medicine, Anthony Moynham, said the possibility of the alcohol interlock device giving a false positive reading "cannot be discounted". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Legislative visit leads week of ECU anniversary celebrations Mar 4, 2007
May 3 - 7 p.m.: National touring exhibit lecture, "Fearless Females: Women in Forensic Medicine," Sheppard Library. Speaker: Dr. Marcella Fierro. (The Daily Reflector)
Doctors hit out at shambles in mortuaries Feb 26, 2007
The doctors - who were attending a clinical forensic medicine conference held in Sydney over the weekend - said they had decided to speak out after NSW Health said the chronic shortage of rural government medical officers was due to an unwillingness by trained doctors to live in regional areas. But Nowra's medical officer, Bill Ryan, said the Government was intentionally winding down morbid pathology services in the bush, and no new government medical officers had been appointed in the past... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Medical Examiner's Office on a shoestring Feb 25, 2007
"We simply deal with everything that comes down the pike at us." For several years, they've had shortfalls, although they've cut out staff training or trips to conferences to learn about advances in forensic medicine and they rarely buy new textbooks or other nonessentials. This year, they've asked the Utah Legislature for $270,000 in building block funds, half of it to cover an existing shortfall. (Deseret News)
Expanding End-user Base and Novel Applications Underline Strong Growth Prospects for European Thermal Cycler Markets Feb 8, 2007
"Regular technology upgrades and the incorporation of software has resulted in more sophisticated and user-friendly instruments, with end users keen on investing in the latest instruments." Fields including forensic medicine, paternity testing and DNA sequencing are gradually adopting PCR. Another factor driving PCR implementation is increased government funding for biotechnology research ... Contact: Radhika Menon Theodore Corporate Communications - Europe P: +91-44-42044541 F: +91-44-24314264... (PR Newswire)
Three Dems throw hats in ring for Luzerne County coroner seat Feb 8, 2007
Consalvo is board certified in forensic medicine and emergency medicine, which encompasses a sub-specialty of toxicology. This allows Consalvo to make rulings on deaths that non-physicians can t, he says. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
