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Forensic human identification: retrospective investigation of anthropological assessments in the Western Cape, South Africa
The identification of unknown persons, particularly those who are decomposed or burnt, is a global challenge. Forensic Anthropology Cape Town (FACT)...
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Awareness of forensic anthropology in Switzerland: a survey among forensic practitioners, police, and prosecutors
Forensic anthropology (FA) as a specialized discipline has been practised in multi-lingual Switzerland for over a decade. A variety of expertise...
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Forensic age assessments of alleged unaccompanied minors at the Medicolegal Institute of Montpellier: a 4-year retrospective study
BackgroundAs many other European countries, France has to deal with a growing number of migrants including some who contend age minority entitling...
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Unveiling decomposition dynamics: leveraging 3D models for advanced forensic analysis
Forensic taphonomy, the study of post-mortem processes, is pivotal in modern forensic science. This short communication illuminates limitations in...
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What happens after forensic psychiatric care? A latent class analysis of dimensions of welfare for former forensic psychiatric patients
BackgroundMentally disordered offenders are a heterogenous group regarding psychopathology as well as background factors, which makes it likely that...
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Comparison of the quality of clinical forensic examination of victims of physical violence conducted by clinicians and forensic examiners
IntroductionThe Istanbul Convention calls for comprehensive care for victims of violence while maintaining forensic standards. After violent crimes,...
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Enhancing forensic education: exploring the importance and implementation of evidence-based education system
This manuscript explores the importance of an evidence-based education system in forensic education and its implications for improving forensic...
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Life-threatening danger assessments of penetrating injuries in Eastern Danish clinical forensic medicine
Clinical forensic assessments of injuries’ life-threatening danger may have an impact on the legal aftermath following a violent assault. The pursuit...
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Forensic neurology: a distinct subspecialty at the intersection of neurology, neuroscience and law
Neurological evidence is increasingly used in criminal cases to argue that a defendant is less responsible for their behaviour, is not competent to...
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Forensic Psychiatry Education in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) Fellowship: Results from a Multi-site Survey
ObjectiveThis study examined the current state of forensic education among child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) fellowship programs, regarding...
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Self-harming behaviors and forensic system-related factors: an analysis of the Ontario review board database
BackgroundIn Canada, ensuring public safety, and the safety and well-being of accused individuals under the jurisdiction of the provincial review...
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A comprehensive review of forensic diatomology: contemporary developments and future trajectories
BackgroundForensic diatomology is a rapidly progressing domain that involves the examination of microscopic algae known as diatoms for forensic...
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Artificial intelligence in the practice of forensic medicine: a sco** review
Forensic medicine is a thriving application field for artificial intelligence (AI). Indeed, AI applications intended to forensic pathologists or...
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The usefulness of a trauma probability of survival model for forensic life-threatening danger assessments
Clinical forensic medical examinations constitute an increasing proportion of our institution’s tasks, and, concomitantly, the authorities are now...
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Forensic age estimation at the University Center of Legal Medicine Lausanne-Geneva: a retrospective study over 12 years
With the undeniable increase in asylum requests from unaccompanied alleged minors, age estimation of living individuals has become an essential part...
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Motorcycle injuries: a systematic review for forensic evaluation
The intricate interplay of exposure and speed leave motorcyclists vulnerable, leading to high mortality rates. During the collision, the driver and...
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Forensic significance of VOCs profiling in decayed ante- and post-mortem injuries by GC×GC-TOF/MS
Accurately identifying and differentiating the types of injuries in decomposed corpses is a major challenge in forensic identification. Forensic...
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Examining the use of alternative light sources in medico-legal assessments of blunt-force trauma: a systematic review
The ability to analyze blunt-force trauma is crucial for deciphering valuable clues concerning mechanisms of injury and as evidence for medico-legal...
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Automated wound segmentation and classification of seven common injuries in forensic medicine
In forensic medical investigations, physical injuries are documented with photographs accompanied by written reports. Automatic segmentation and...
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Consequences of the lack of clinical forensic medicine in emergency departments
Most victims of physical violence sooner or later will access a hospital or medical cabinet because of that violence, and in particular emergency...
