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16 articles for “Forensic Toxicology”
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Toxicology and Its Branches: A Brief Review
Abstract: Toxicology is called the science of poisons or can be defined as any substance, whose exposure can cause harm to any living body or to the environment. It can also be defined as the study of adverse effects of different chemical, biological or physical agents on living organisms and the ecosystems, including the prevention & enhancement of such adverse effects. It is concerned with all aspects of different poisons and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–45 Read article
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A Study of death due to burn cases in Bhagalpur, Bihar
Abstract: Burn is an injury which caused by application of heat or chemical substance to the external or internal surfaces of the body which causes destruction of tissue. The present study was undertaken to find the demographic patterns of death due to burn in Bhagalpur, Bihar (India). This study included all the deaths due to burn reported in the department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JLN Medical College examination during the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Forensic Medicine: Its Evolution, Scope, Applications, and Future Directions
Abstract: Forensic medicine, a key junction of medical and law, has evolved substantially throughout the centuries, responding to scientific and technological advances. Forensic medicine, derived from the Latin term forensis, meaning “before the forum,” has evolved significantly over the centuries from rudimentary methods of determining the cause of death to a sophisticated and highly specialized medical discipline. Today, it encompasses a wide range of fields, including clinical forensic medicine, forensic pathology, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Pattern of Injuries in Cases of Alleged Rape Victim
Abstract: One of the most atrocious crimes in present society is rape. Rape has become now a major problem for administration all over the world (Verma 1979). This study was done in the department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Assam Medical College and Hospital, Assam from 1st Nov 2010 to 31st Oct. 2011. Out of 171 numbers of Sexual Offences cases brought for medical examination in this department, a total 102 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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Comprehensive Insights into Toxicology: Mechanisms, Applications, and Modern Developments
Abstract: Toxicology, the study of the harmful effects of substances on living organisms, has become increasingly vital in today's world due to industrial growth, agricultural advancements, and heightened exposure to environmental and chemical toxins. This article examines the foundations of toxicology, exploring its definitions, core principles, and mechanisms of action. It also delves into specialized branches such as forensic, environmental, and medical toxicology, highlighting the differences between toxicants, toxins, and poisons, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–37 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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Recent Trends of Violent Asphyxial Deaths in Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Asphyxial death is a common incident in forensic practice and determination of the manner of death whether suicidal, homicidal or accidental is of utmost significance. This study was conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College, Barpeta, Assam, India. A total of 89 cases of violent asphyxial deaths occurred during the period of 1st January to 31st December 2016 were studied. In this study, an attempt …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study of Allege Rape Cases in Barpeta District, Assam
Abstract: Sexual violence regarded as a global problem, not only in the geographical sense but also in terms of age and sex. This study was carried out in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital (FAAMCH), Barpeta, Assam, India. A total 580 alleged rape cases coming for examination from different part of Barpeta district of Assam in the year 2014 and 2015 were studied and data …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–24 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 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 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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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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From Trace to Truth: Integrating Forensic Science, Analytical Chemistry, Medical Evidence and Artificial Intelligence in Modern Criminal Investigation
Abstract: Modern criminal investigations are inherently interdisciplinary, integrating medical research, forensic science, analytical chemistry, and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform hazy traces into reliable, legally recognised evidence. This study examines the ways in which different domains collaborate across the whole investigation process, ranging from judicial review, laboratory analysis, and computer processing to crime scene management and evidence retrieval. This research is based on a thorough review of scholarly literature and a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 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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Study of Railway Fatalities in Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Indian railway is one of the largest railway networks in the world. Although the fatalities are less than the road traffic accidents, railway accidents have a major impact in victims’ lives. A total of 58 cases of death due to railway incidences were studied in the dept. of forensic medicine, FAAMCH, Barpeta, Assam, during the years 2015 and 2016. The demographic patterns including injuries, time of death and causes of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–20 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