scholarly journals Prior surgical intervention of the bone; useful finding for the examination of the skeletal remains

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-102
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Kinoshita ◽  
Naoko Tanaka ◽  
Toshihiko Ohi ◽  
Mostofa Jamal ◽  
Eriko Ohkubo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Skeletal Remains ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
Prior Surgery

In general, personal identification is an important part of forensic practice. Evidence of prior surgery in a skeletonized remains is a useful findings for personal identification. Here we describe two cases where bone scarring shows evidence of prior surgery, and how these findings become useful information for identification of the victims. Key Words: personal identification; skeletal remains; surgical intervention DOI: 10.3329/bjms.v9i2.5658Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.09 No.2 Apr 2010 pp.101-102

scholarly journals A forensic case of sacralization of the sixth lumbar vertebra in skeletal remains.

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-226
Author(s):  
Naoko Tanaka ◽  
Hiroshi Kinoshita ◽  
Mostofa Jamal ◽  
Kunihiko Tsutsui ◽  
Hiroyuki Motomura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Lumbar Vertebra ◽  
Skeletal Remains ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
Forensic Case ◽  
Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebrae

Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTVs) are a common congenital anomaly of the spine. In the present case, we observed LSTVs in the excessive (sixth lumbar) vertebra. In forensic practice, this anomaly may be useful for personal identification of skeletal remains. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 12 No. 02 April’13 Page 224-226 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i2.14977

scholarly journals Concomitant occurrence of canine transmigration and symmetrical agenesis of incisors – A case report

1970 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
NB Nagaveni ◽  
NB Radhika ◽  
KV Umashankara ◽  
TS Satisha
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Dentigerous Cyst ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Horizontal Position ◽  
Impacted Canine ◽  
Unusual Phenomenon ◽  
Mandibular Canine

Transmigration of mandibular canine is an unusual phenomenon characterized by movement of the impacted canine crossing the mandibular midline. Mandibular canine are rarely found impacted in a horizontal position in the mandible. Most of the time, this entity occurred as an isolated finding. However there are reports showing association of dentigerous cyst and a hyperdontia. The purpose of this report is to present a case of transmigrated canine associated with agenesis of mandibular both central incisors which is not reported previously. Key words: Intra-osseous migration; mandibular canine; agenesis; central incisors. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v10i2.7810 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.10 No.2 Apr’11 pp.133-136

scholarly journals A CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATAHATA VARTMA (PTOSIS)

2021 ◽  
Vol p5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2955-2959
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Neelannavar ◽  
Vijayamahantesh Hugar ◽  
Varsha Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Upper Eyelid ◽  
Contemporary Science ◽  
Functional Deterioration

Vatahata Vartma is a condition of Vartma where in the Vartma-Shuklagata Sandhi is afflicted by vitiated Vata leading to Vimukta Sandhi (functional deterioration of the Shuklavartmagata Sandhi which facilitates the movement of eyelids), Nischeshta (no or reduced eyelids activity), Nimilayati (unable to close the eyelids). The signs and symptoms of Vatahata Vartma can be corelated to Ptosis in modern medical science. Ptosis is a medical condition in which there will be drooping or falling of upper eyelid. The condition worsens when there is exhaustion of the extra ocular muscles. This condition can be either uni-ocular or binocular. If the condition is left untreated, it can lead to complications. Surgical intervention is the only line of treatment mentioned for ptosis in contemporary science. Ayurveda has mentioned different treatment modalities for similar conditions. This paper highlights a case study of Vatahata Vartma (ptosis) managed with Ayurvedic line of treatment with Mukhabhyanga, Sweda, Nasya, Akshipindi and Akshi Tarpana. Keywords: Vatahata Vartma, Ptosis, Nasya, Akshitarpana, Akshipindi

scholarly journals CORRELATION BETWEEN CROWN LENGTH OF PERMANENT MAXILLARY ANTERIOR TEETH, FACIAL HEIGHT AND LENGTH OF HAND DIGITS WITH THE STATURE OF AN INDIVIDUAL.

2020 ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
Thatchani G V ◽  
S.Babukuttan Pillai ◽  
Heera R
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Skeletal Remains ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Individual Identification ◽  
Mass Casualties ◽  
Crown Length ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Facial Height ◽  
Right Hand

BACKGROUND: Personal identification is defined as establishing the identity of an individual. One of the objectives of the medicolegal investigation is to estimate stature or height from various skeletal remains and body parts brought for examination. Teeth can be considered as an exceptional resource material for forensic investigations because of its high resistance capacity to withstand high temperatures in disasters during natural or manmade calamities. Teeth play a vital role in individual identification for medicolegal circumstances and identification of unknown skeletal remains during mass casualties. We did a pioneer study to correlate anatomical crown length of maxillary anterior teeth, facial height and right-hand digits length with the stature of an individual for personal identification in Southern Kerala population by formulating an equation. METHODS: A total of 250 volunteers participated in this study. The stature and anatomical crown length of maxillary anterior teeth, facial height, length of right-hand digits were measured. Statistical analysis was performed using computer software, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0 for Windows Operating System. Correlation between anatomical crown length of maxillary anterior teeth, facial height, length of right-hand digits with the stature of an individual was analyzed by Pearson correlation test. Regression analysis was used to get equations for estimation of stature from these parameters. CONCLUSION: The present study is possibly the first in Southern Kerala population that has attempted to estimate stature from anatomical crown length of permanent maxillary anterior teeth, facial height, and right-hand digits length by formulating a regression equation. We found some positive correlation between facial height and right-hand digits length with the stature of the individual. But there was no significant correlation between anatomical crown length of permanent maxillary anterior teeth with the stature of an individual. Although no definitive correlations could be established between anatomical crown length of permanent maxillary anterior teeth and stature or body height, the use of the established parameters will be helpful in the fields of forensic odontology and anthropology.

Working for the Living and the Dead

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soren Blau
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Human Identification ◽  
Skeletal Remains ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
The Political ◽  
Missing Persons ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Timor Leste ◽  
The Dead

Forensic science and medicine play a critical role in human identification, with the underlying premise being that ‘the truth’ can be empirically and objectively obtained. This chapter explores some of the approaches to exhumation and identification undertaken in Timor-Leste and discusses some of the complexities associated with scientific reason and the notion of the construction of ‘forensic truth’. The difficulty of establishing personal identification from skeletal remains in Timor-Leste is discussed in the context of large numbers of missing persons, the fact that atrocities took place in multiple locations over a 24-year period, and the fact that there is limited local forensic capacity. In addition, the ways in which the process of identification is understood is discussed in light of different notions of ‘truth’, highlighting the political, social, and ethical complexities at play.

Pneumosinus dilatans, pneumocoele or air cyst? A case report and literature review

2011 ◽  
Vol 126 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
B M Teh ◽  
C Hall ◽  
S W Chan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Paranasal Sinus ◽  
Facial Pain ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Pneumosinus Dilatans

AbstractBackground:Pathological paranasal sinus expansion secondary to air is uncommon. However, this condition may be symptomatic or cosmetically apparent, requiring surgical intervention. Various terms have been used to describe this condition, and nomenclature is controversial.Method:An 18-year-old man presented with right facial pain, and was subsequently found to have pneumosinus dilatans of the maxillary sinus. A search was conducted of the PubMed, Medline and Embase databases, using the key words ‘pneumosinus dilatans’, ‘pneumoc(o)ele’, ‘pneumatoc(o)ele’ and ‘maxillary sinus’. Articles were also hand-searched. Relevant articles published in English were reviewed.Results:The literature review identified 36 cases involving the maxillary sinus (including the present case), with 19 cases reported as pneumosinus dilatans, 12 as pneumocoeles, two as pneumatocoeles, two as pneumosinus dilatans multiplex and one as an air cyst. However, based on the strict classification described by Urken et al., the majority of these cases should be reclassified as pneumocoeles.Conclusion:Whilst the nomenclature of this pathology is confusing, distinctions of terminology do not alter the management. Hence, we support the use of the term ‘air cyst’, to incorporate all these lesions.

scholarly journals Scientific Validation on Siddha Sashtric Polyherbal Formulation “Raasa Amirthathy Chooranam” for Tuberculosis – A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 197-209
Author(s):  
Vimalan M ◽  
Antony Duraichi R
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Pharmacological Action ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Polyherbal Formulation ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Scientific Analysis ◽  
Scientific Validation

Siddha medicines include 32 types of internal medicines and 32 types of external applications. Herbal drugs are given in the forms like choornam (powder), ilagam, Mathirai (tablets), thylam (oil) and mineral preparations in the form of parpam (white calcinated powder), chendooram (red in color) etc. The siddha formulation ‘Raasa amirthathy chooranam’ is a polyherbal formulation consists of 21 herbal ingredients. According to siddha literature, the ingredients in this formulation have therapeutic effects on Uzhzhurukki can be correlated with tuberculosis in modern medical science. Present review focuses on the composition, traditional uses of the Siddha sashtric polyherbal formulation “Raasa amirthathy chooranam” along with the scientific analysis of its pharmacological action. The current review provides a background for the various pharmacological actions of the ingredients of the formulation. Analyzing various research articles, the ingredients of this formulation possesses Anti tuberculosis, Anti microbial, Hepato protective, Anti inflammatory, Antioxidant and Immuno modulatory activity which will improve the symptoms of illness as well as prevent the complications of disease. This review explains the phyto constituents and pharmacological actions of each ingredients of Raasa amirthathy chooranam that has been mentioned in Vaiththiya Saarasangirakam, 1968, Page No 433 classical siddha literature. Key words: Raasa amirthathy chooranam, tuberculosis, polyherbal formulation.

scholarly journals EXPERT RESEARCH OF AIR INCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS IN FORENSIC PRACTICE

2019 ◽  
pp. 560-568
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
Technical Expertise ◽  
Ground Support ◽  
Regulatory Documents ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
Aircraft Engineering ◽  
Forensic Engineering ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Regulatory Procedure

The article is devoted to the problems of one of the types of forensic engineering expertise, namely the aircraft engineering expertise. In the light of the growing number of aircraft operating in the airspace of Ukraine, the increasing intensity of air traffic, as well as the specifics of the Ukrainian air fleet, the relevance of forensic aviation technical expertise is getting extremely high. At present, there is virtually no relevant expert specialization and all studies are conducted by forensic experts who have the relevant aviation technical education with the involvement of experts as forensic experts in the field of flight operation, repair and maintenance of aircraft, meteorologists, airfield support, ground support of flights, etc. Summarizing the expert practice of conducting forensic examinations on aviation incidents, the authors of the article point out the urgent need to create an appropriate expert specialty, which in turn involves making changes to the regulatory documents that govern the procedure for appointment and conducting forensic examinations. To provide an adequate level of justification, the necessity of creating an appropriate expert specialty, the authors briefly describe the subject and objects of the aviation technical expertise, as well as provide an indicative list of issues to be addressed by this expertise that are solved by this expert examination. Regarding the methodological support for the implementation of aviation technical expertise, the authors proposed, in their opinion, the most rational method of ensuring proper examination is the creation on the basis of the regulatory procedure for investigating aviation incidents by regulatory documents of ICAO, taking into account the national procedural legislation of Ukraine. The established methodology in its essence should be a universal document describing the main stages of the expert research – it should be step by step instructions. In future, in addition to the established methodology of aviation technical expertise, narrowly focused methodical recommendations can be added that detail the procedure of examination of certain types of aircraft or their systems and assemblies. Key words: jurisprudence, expert research, aviation incident.

scholarly journals Hubungan panjang telapak kaki dengan tinggi badan untuk identifikasi forensik

e-CliniC ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinov Tomuka ◽  
James Siwu ◽  
Johannis F. Mallo
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Anthropology ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Human Growth ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Forensic Identification ◽  
Biological Profile ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Forensic identification is a method to provide assistance for investigators in personal identification which is very important in court. Forensic anthropology is a branch of physical anthropology that assists medical forensic practice by focusing on individual biological profile asessment and reconstruction by using anthropometry. Body height is a parameter of human growth and health. In forensic anthropology, height is also a main biological profile in identification. Foot length can be used to determine body height since there is a correlation between these two biological profiles. This study aimed to obtain the relationship between foot length and body height. This was a quantitative analytical study. Subjects were students of batch 2012 of Faculty of Medicine, University of Sam Ratulangi Manado, aged >21 years. The results showed that there was a positive correlation (r= 0.539) with a probablity value of 0.000. Conclusion: There was a significant positive correlation between foot length and height. Keywords: forensic identification, forensic anthropology, anthropometry Abstrak: Identifikasi forensik merupakan upaya yang bertujuan membantu penyidik dalam menentukan identitas seseorang yang sangat penting dalam peradilan. Sebagai salah satu cabang antropologi khususnya antropologi ragawi, peran antropologi forensik didasarkan pada kemampuan pemeriksaan antropologis untuk menilai dan merekonstruksi gambaran biologis individu manusia; salah satu cara identifikasi ialah dengan antropometri. Tinggi badan merupakan suatu parameter dari pertumbuhan dan kesehatan manusia. Tinggi badan juga merupakan salah satu ciri utama untuk proses indentifikasi. Bagian tubuh yang dapat menunjang pengukuran tinggi badan yaitu panjang telapak kaki karena tinggi badan dan panjang telapak kaki mempunyai hubungan yang berbanding lurus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara panjang telapak kaki dan tinggi badan. Jenis penelitian ini kuantitatif analitik. Subyek penelitian ialah mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado angkatan 2012 yang berusia >21 tahun. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Manado pada bulan Oktober-Desember 2015. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan korelasi positif antara kedua variabel dengan nilai koefisien r = 0,539 yang menunjukkan bahwa kedua variabel berhubungan positif. Terdapat hubungan bermakna antar kedua variabel penelitian dengan nilai P = 0,000. Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan positif bermakna antara panjang telapak kaki dan tingggi badan.Kata kunci: identifikasi forensik, antropologi forensik, antropometri

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