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A Study of Cranio-Facial Injuries in Medico-Legal Autopsies
Abstract: Injury to the cranium and face is a common finding in medico-legal autopsies. Blunt trauma to the cranium is most frequently caused by road traffic accidents, assaults, falls from height and also from impacts by machineries. However, road traffic accidents accounts for the commonest occurrence of cranio-facial injuries. International labour organization 1994 estimated that nearly 2 lacks workers die annually and 1200 lacks are injured. Studies of traumatic cranial injuries …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Sudden Natural Deaths in and around Guwahati: An Autopsy Based Study
Abstract: Death occurring within 24 h of the onset of terminal symptoms is defined as sudden death. It is frequently associated with allegations of foul play. A retrospective study of sudden natural deaths in an around Guwahati from 2016 to 2018 was conducted from the medico-legal autopsy cases done at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital Guwahati. A total of 9835 autopsy cases were done during those 3 years. Out of a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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A Study of Drowning Cases brought for Autopsy in GMCH Mortuary
Abstract: Drowning is defined as the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid; outcomes are classified as death, morbidity and no morbidity. Drowning is a violent asphyxial death, where air entry to lungs is prevented due to occupation of the lumen of respiratory tract with water or any fluid-media. Drowning is asphyxiation due to immersion in liquid. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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An Autopsy Based Study on Sudden Natural Deaths
Abstract: A total 24 numbers of cases out of 485, medicolegal autopsies were conducted in cases of sudden, natural and unexpected deaths to establish the causes of death in cases where such deaths have occurred in apparently healthy individuals under suspicious circumstances. It was observed that majority of victims (33.3%) were in the age group 31 to 40 years. Male (79.2%) outnumbered female. Highest numbers (41.9%) of cases were farmers by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Study of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Fatalites Coming for Autopsy in FAAMCH, Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Analysis of fatal road traffic accident cases in medico-legal autopsies, present study was conducted in the department of forensic medicine, FAAMC, Barpeta Assam from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015. The study was undertaken upon 210 victims of road traffic accident cases, who died due to various injuries, and were autopsied at Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College. Most of the accidents occurred in the afternoon hours and there was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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A Study on Demographic Patterns of Drowning Cases in the Medicolegal Autopsies
Abstract: Drowning is a leading global killer. It is a serious and neglected public health threat claiming the lives of 372000 people a year worldwide. In Barpeta district of Assam, drowning cases were relatively more because water resources are in abundance. The objective of study is to find out the demographic pattern and to identify the causative factors. In the study, drowning cases brought for autopsy in the FAAMCH, Barpeta, during …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–12 Read article
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A Study of Histomorphological Changes of Lungs in Hanging Cases in Medicolegal Autopsies
Abstract: Hanging is a form of death, produced by suspending the body with a ligature round the neck, the constricting force being the weight of the body (or a part of the body weight. Hanging has been recognized, since ancient times to be a common mode of committing suicide. Hanging is chosen as a method of suicide used by both the extremes of age i.e. young and old, both the extremes …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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A Statistical Analysis of Railway Traffic Fatalities brought for Medico-Legal Autopsy
Abstract: The Indian Railway Network is the fourth largest network in the world after USA, Russia and China. Railways have been an essential part of the Indian demography since its inception during the British rule. It provides effective means of transport and supply of essential commodities through length and breadth of the country. Railway was first introduced in Assam in 1881 from Dibrugarh to Margherita for transportation of tea and coal. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Medico-legal Autopsy in Evidencing of Homicide: Issues and Challenges
Abstract: The project attempts to study issues and challenges that arise during a medico-legal autopsy and the consequential medical evidence by post-mortem surgeon in court of law. The research methodology which has been used is doctrinal in nature. Primary and secondary sources have been used in the study. The primary data has been collected from the judgments of Supreme Court, High courts, various enacted laws and reports of the Law Commission …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Study of Sex from Human Sternum in Cases of Medico-legal Autopsies (Between the Age Group of 10 and 50 Years)
Abstract: Determination of sex is immensely important not only for identification but also for age and stature determination as sex has got direct bearings on both of these parameters. Whenever it is possible to tell sex of skeletal remains, identification has been narrowed down by half, as missing person of only one sex needs to be considered. In this sense the identification of sex takes precedence over age. The present work …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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A Study of The Unknown Cases Brought for Autopsy at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Abstract: Somatic death is the state of body that shows complete loss of sensibility and the ability to move. There is complete cessation of functions of the brain, the heart and the lungs, so called “Tripod of Life” which maintains life and health. Unknown cases refer to those cases where the identity of the patients could not be made. This may be due to the fact that most of these cases …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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A Statistical Analysis of Cephalic Index of the Different Communities of Assam Brought for Autopsy at Department of Forensic Medicine, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Abstract: Cephalic Index also known as ‘Cranial Index’ or ‘Index of Breadth’ is one of the important parameters that help to differentiate human races. The cephalic index was first described by a Swedish anatomist, Anders Retzius (1796–1860) and was first used in physical anthropology in classifying ancient human remains of Europe. It is one such data obtained from skull which can aid in identification of a particular race or community, describe …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Abstract: Alzheimer's disease, the most prevalent form of dementia, is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by cognitive decline, particularly in memory function. The condition manifests in two primary forms: familial Alzheimer’s disease, affecting individuals under the age of 65 years, and sporadic Alzheimer’s disease, which constitutes the majority of cases and primarily afflicts adults aged 65 years and older. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is influenced by various factors, such as …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Study of Homicide Cases in Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Homicide means destruction of human life by the act, agency, procurement or culpable omission of some other person(s). Killing of human being is one of the most serious and major crimes. The incidence of homicide is increasing day by day all over the world. Objective of this study was to find out the patterns of homicidal death in Barpeta district of Assam, India. It is observed that 102(9.7%) cases of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Commonest Mode of Suicide in Jorhat District—One Year Retrospective Study
Abstract: One who succeeds in completing the act of suicide, has nothing to bother about and it is only the survivors who are the bear the consequence. Society must identify the potential cases of suicide prone and help and treat them in time irrespective of the method they apply to commit it. The modes of suicidal deaths in an area reflect the socio-economic status and mental health status of the population …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Study of Hanging Cases in Bhagalpur, Bihar
Abstract: Violent asphyxia death is one of the most common causes of unnatural deaths; among which hanging is the most common method. It is widely accepted as a method of suicide due to relative painless and rapid death. The aim of the study to find out the demographic pattern of death due to hanging cases brought for postmortem examination in JLN Medical College, Bhagalpur, during the period of one year (2018) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 43–46 Read article
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Safety of Ayurvedic Metal Origin Bhasma (Dhatu varga) through Acute Toxicity Studies: A Review
Abstract: Bhasma possess broad-spectrum therapeutic utility but are blamed due to frequently raising toxicity concerns. Although their safety has been evident with practice since ancient times, scientifically proven through toxicity studies, clinical safety, still comprehensive conclusive documentation is needed. Online published research articles on in vivo, oral single dose, acute toxicity studies on Bhasma of Dhatu Varga were searched through search engines and observations on behavioural, ponderal, autopsy, maximum tolerated dose …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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A Novel Approach to Ceiling Fan-Based System for Preventing Suicide by Hanging
Abstract: Suicide by hanging has become a significant public health issue in India. According to reports from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a considerable number of hanging cases are reported annually, with the majority being suicidal in nature. Homicidal cases disguised as hanging are extremely rare. Accurate differentiation between suicidal and homicidal hanging requires thorough examination of the crime scene in an undisturbed condition, followed by a detailed autopsy investigation. …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Structure based pharmacophore Modelling of compounds against Neurodegenerative disorder – Amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis
Abstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle dysfunction, paralysis, and eventually death. These diseases are classified as ALS variations because autopsies reveal abnormalities in both upper and lower motor neurons. These disorders account for only 10% of all adult-onset motor neuron disease cases. Despite extensive research efforts, effective therapeutic interventions for ALS remain limited. Structure-based pharmacophore modeling …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Patterns of Death Due to Cardiac Injuries in the Barpeta District of Assam
Abstract: Cardiac trauma is a leading cause of death all over the world. It occurs mostly due to motor vehicular accidents. The objectives of this study was to study the demographic pattern of death due to cardiac injuries in Barpeta district of Assam, India, in the year 2014. During this period, a total number of 514 medicolegal autopsies were conducted; of which 188 were trauma-related deaths. Among this, 34 cases had …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article