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A distant relationship?—investigation of correlations between DNA isolated from backspatter traces recovered from firearms, wound profile characteristics, and shooting distance
In molecular ballistics, where traces originating from the use of firearms against biological targets are investigated, “backspatter” traces are of...
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Alcohol and fatal penetration of the cranium by an airgun pellet—a case study from Poland
BackgroundAirguns with the energy of ejected pellets below 17 J are not considered weapons in Poland, can be purchased without permission, and do not...
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Practical application of synthetic head models in real ballistic cases
In shooting crimes, ballistics tests are often recommended in order to reproduce the wound characteristics of the involved persons. For this purpose,...
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A chronological study of gunshot residue (GSR) detection techniques: a narrative review
BackgroundThe investigation and reconstruction of firearm-related crimes for the determination of the shooting distance, time since fire, and gunshot...
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Error estimation on extracorporeal trajectory determination from body scans
This study explores the magnitude of two sources of error that are introduced when extracorporeal bullet trajectories are based on post-mortem...
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Gunshot trauma in human long bones: towards practical diagnostic guidance for forensic anthropologists
In contrast to cranial gunshot trauma, diagnosis and interpretation of gunshot trauma to long bones remains difficult and controversial. The aim of...
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Upper extremity firearm injuries: epidemiology and factors predicting hospital admission
IntroductionCivilian gun violence is a public health crisis in the USA that will be an economic burden reported to be as high as $17.7 billion with...
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Atypical wound trajectory after a tangential pistol shot
Three intermediate-range shots from a Browning, model 1955, 7.65 mm caliber, pistol were fired from the driver’s seat of a car at a woman in the...
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Effects of Mass Shootings on the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
Purpose of ReviewTo examine mass shootings in youth including mass shooting trends, risk and protective factors for emotional sequelae, mental...
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Forensic reconstruction of two military combat related shooting incidents using an anatomically correct synthetic skull with a surrogate skin/soft tissue layer
Six synthetic head models wearing ballistic protective helmets were used to recreate two military combat-related shooting incidents (three per...
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Evidence of D-shaped wounds in the intrasomatic bullet path: two case reports
The final appearance of gunshot wounds is influenced by both the projectile’s behavior from the muzzle to the terminal target and by the intrinsic...
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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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Pediatric upper extremity firearm injuries: an analysis of demographic factors and recurring mechanisms of injury
BackgroundLittle is known regarding risk factors specific to pediatric upper extremity firearm injuries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate...
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Shots fired: evaluation of vascular injury, compartment syndrome, and transfusion rates among civilian ballistic orthopaedic fracture patients presenting to two Level I trauma centres
PurposeThis study investigates baseline patient demographics and predictors of vascular injury, blood transfusion, and compartment syndrome in...
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Post-mortem computed tomography in forensic investigations of lethal gunshot incidents: is there an added value?
The aim of this study is to assess the added value of post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) in fatal shooting incidents compared with autopsy...
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Feasibility of an accelerated PVAL method for the collection of GSR and biological traces
The polyvinyl alcohol method (PVAL) is known as an effective technique to thoroughly collect traces of gunshot residue (GSR) from different surfaces,...
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Culture as the bad object
This paper creatively extends Fairbairn’s theory to investigate the impact of the UK’s hostile environment policy on marginalised communities at the...
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Death scene investigation and autopsy proceedings in identifying the victims of the terror attack on the Breitscheidplatz in Berlin 19th December 2016
We describe and discuss the forensic mission after the terrorist attack on the Breitscheidplatz in Berlin on 19th December 2016, focusing on...
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Emergency care in post-conflict settings: a systematic literature review
BackgroundEmergency care systems (ECS) organize and provide access to life-saving care both during transport and at health facilities. Not enough is...
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Moral Injury, Australian Veterans and the Role of Chaplains: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Military personnel deployed to war zones or assigned to other morally challenging military duties are likely to be exposed to potentially morally...