Abstract Background The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into the process writing research papers has introduced a new era characterized by enhanced efficiency and production in field academia. Nevertheless, this development raises numerous ethical concerns that require in-depth debate. Main body present study reviews available literature to investigate implications utilizing AI preparing manuscripts including data analysis, drafting, publication. Key are issues surrounding...

Abstract Detailed death investigations are mandatory to find out the exact cause and manner in non‐natural deaths. In this reference, use of multiple methods suicide poses a challenge for investigators especially when choice is unplanned. There an increased likelihood that doubts homicide raised cases unplanned complex suicides. A case reported where victim resorted end his life, what appeared be variant based on scene investigations. meticulous crime examination, interviews victim's...

Post-mortem examination of the eye provides valuable forensic information yet is often overlooked. This brief review focuses on determining cause/manner death and post-mortem interval. External findings like corneal haziness tache noire, combined with changes in iris, lens, retina vitreous humour, can help estimate time since death. Ocular biometrics (iris/retinal scans) may facilitate identification. Age-related ocular provide insights. The offers clues into personality (corneal tattooing,...

Euthanasia or mercy killing has remained as a matter of extensive debate and ethical conflicts in the scientific literature. Discussions on this theme have got legal, religious, political philosophical ramifications.The present study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude practices medical professionals tertiary care hospital.After taking prior approval from institutional ethics committee structured questionnaire was prepared distributed among 200 consenting centre North-Western region...

Almost a quarter of the people on earth are anemic, and most them reside in regions sub-Saharan Africa South Asia. Anemia children is linked with impaired cognitive motor development affects future earning capacity. The common cause anemia iron deficiency. Indian Government has initiated multiple programs for eradication anemia. prevalence not decreased despite improvements country's economy. It increased from 58.7% 2015-16 to 67.1% 2019-21 50.4% 52.2% pregnant women. Maternal education,...

Dyadic suicides may be committed simultaneously or one after another by two more people who not have made a prior pact. The perpetrator is usually male and their victims female, generally intimate partners, with children less commonly involved. Another distinct type of homicide-suicide the killing parent (filicide-suicide). terms ‘maternal filicide’ ‘paternal are used respectively when mother father victim. We report rare case maternal filicide, where drowned her three then herself in same...

Cardiac tamponade is a condition produced by the rapid accumulation of pericardial fluid, which restricts filling heart. Often forensic pathologist comes across different naturally occurring sudden deaths. Cardiovascular causes are most common. Death due to cardiac can cause death. Acute almost invariably fatal, unless pressure relieved removing either needle pericardiocentesis or surgical procedures. more commonly associated with cases trauma, operative procedures, secondary myocardial...

The present paper describes a 53-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with history of sudden chest pain followed by unconsciousness at home. autopsy revealed left vertebral artery (LVA)'s aberrant origin from aortic arch between common carotid and subclavian in deceased during medicolegal autopsy. is an unusual branching pattern. Knowledge about artery's normal variant arterial anatomy essential for patients undergo various surgical or interventional procedures. In death...

Electrocution injuries represent a severe occupational hazard. Those at work usually ignore the importance of safety training and safe practices while electric source is nearby area. Death due to electrocution can occur with or without any mark on body. Limbs are commoner site for entry exit wounds. Various uncommon sites wounds have also been reported in literature. We report rare case fatal electrocution, where 28-year-old male carpenter sustained worksite. Multiple were present over back...

Dyadic deaths comprise of occurring when two or more persons die together one after another in the same incident either with without a pact. The incidence dyadic varies from community to community. international rate homicide-suicide ranges 0.05 0.55 per 100,000. A variant known as filicide-suicide involves killing children by parent. Terms ‘maternal filicide’ ‘paternal are used perpetrators mother father victim respectively. In all alleged and suspected cases filicide-suicide, information...

Suicide is a common manner of death typically carried out via specific mechanism. When suicidal act committed using more than one method, it called complex suicide. A suicide can be divided into planned and unplanned. We present three cases in which multiple methods were used previous history self-harm was present. This case series highlights the significance detailed medicolegal investigation, including interviews with relatives other witnesses, thorough forensic autopsy/toxicological...

Abstract Background Cylinder blasts can inflict multi-system life-threatening injuries to one or many persons simultaneously if they are nearby. The explosion in high-pressure equipment produces due its varied effects. Cases have been reported where the blast occurred balloon gas cylinder, oxyacetylene oxygen coffee machine, and compressor of a split air conditioner (AC). Most cases accidental. investigation into circumstances is utmost importance find out manner device involved. Case...

Lightning is the discharge of an electric charge forming in atmosphere between earth and clouds which travels downward a branching pattern. It estimated that there are some 1800 active thunderstorms at any given moment. may injure or kill person by direct strike, side-flash conduction through another object. Agricultural workers risk developing underdeveloped countries, as those engaging sporting activities elsewhere. Fatalities resulting from lightning strikes not show specific symptoms...

Introduction Splenic artery aneurysm is a rare form of vascular pathology that carries high risk mortality once it gets ruptured. It has prevalence 1% and occurs due to thinning dilatation the arterial wall. Case We describe case 35-year-old policeman who died suddenly. At medico-legal autopsy, intraperitoneal clotted blood about 1000 g liquid 3000 ml were seen. On further exploration, ruptured splenic 2.0 cm in diameter became visible near hilum. Conclusion Rare cases typically present as...

Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a clear liquid with weak odor, slightly sweeter than ethanol, which easily accessible. The last makes it product of choice for intentional self-harm, severe intoxication, even suicide. Accidental ingestion and homicidal usage are not exclusions. We present discuss the case man in his 20s who was continuous alcoholic intoxication until he finally abused methanol admitted to hospital, where died six days later. When comes there often no apparent findings that...

Death by Café' coronary syndrome is very rarely seen and at the same time challenging to interpret autopsy. We highlight importance of autopsy in such cases solve Café was first reported as sudden collapse restaurants while dining. attributed neurogenic cardiac arrest due food upper airway reflex vagal inhibition. Many those individuals had consumed large amounts alcohol before incident. present a series three death which accidentally lodged airways collapsed suddenly without showing signs...

Dyadic suicides comprise of occurring simultaneously or one after another in two more people, either with an agreement without one. Firearms, poisoning, hanging, and drowning are the preferred methods suicide employed such cases. Investigation dyadic deaths remains a challenge for investigators especially concluding on cause manner death. We report case where hanging was used by couple to end their lives. Post-mortem mutilation tongue female ante-mortem injuries fingertips male helped...

Clinical audits have become an indispensable and mandatory tool in ascertaining quality assurance the context of health care services. The significance these is laid by regulatory bodies which prescribe procedural format logistics to conduct audits. Conventionally, medico-legal are often mentioned relation reports documents such as insurance records etc. available literature further describes that deal particularly with formal scrutiny forensic case work. Medico-legal integral part...

Acute haemorrhage from ruptured oesophageal varices is a serious consequence of portal hypertension in cirrhotic patients. It represents medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality rate. Studies over the years have shown direct link chronic alcoholism development such complications. Although gastrointestinal system accounts for few numbers sudden deaths, bleeding through represent life-threatening condition. The role forensic pathologist vital dealing deaths. Here, we report case...