Tag: #ForensicPathology
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis Complicated by Pulmonary Thromboembolism A Rare but Fatal Combination
Introduction Pulmonary tuberculosis remains a persistent health challenge in many regions worldwide, often complicated by other serious conditions. One such complication, pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), though rare, can be fatal if undiagnosed. This case study sheds light on the interplay between pulmonary tuberculosis and thromboembolism and highlights critical forensic and clinical considerations. Visit https://www.forensicscijournal.com/ for more…
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Tragic Lessons in Enclosure Asphyxia Forensic Insights from a Nigerian Case Series
Introduction Unintentional deaths in children due to confined space entrapment remain underreported in forensic literature, particularly in developing countries. A recent forensic study published in the Journal of Forensic Science and Research sheds light on a heartbreaking case where three Nigerian children tragically died due to enclosure asphyxia after being trapped inside a car trunk.…
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Silent Heart Attacks in the Elderly The Overlooked Epidemic
Introduction Many elderly individuals pass away suddenly without ever knowing they had a heart attack. These silent episodesclinically known as unrecognized myocardial infarctions (UMIs)are alarmingly common among older adults and often go undetected until death. A study from Norway, published in the Journal of Forensic Science and Research, examined forensic autopsies to explore the prevalence…
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