Search for dissertations about: "forensic pathology"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words forensic pathology.
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1. Evaluation of New Technologies for Forensic DNA Analysis
Abstract : DNA samples from crime scenes or mass disasters are often limited and degraded which limits the possibility of successful traditional STR analysis. Moreover, there is a need to decrease the turnaround time in criminal investigations. READ MORE
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2. Aetiologies and Epidemiology of Subdural Haematoma in Infancy
Abstract : According to scientific studies, subdural haematoma (SDH) in combination with retinal haemorrhage and encephalopathy (usually denoted as the triad) during infancy is highly specific for abusive head trauma/shaken baby syndrome, if a fall from over one meter, a traffic accident and certain medical conditions have been excluded. Other studies have challenged this notion since there are witnessed falls from less than one meter which has caused acute SDH, birth-related SDH which have been confirmed to develop into chronic SDH, and external hydrocephalus that can be complicated by a spontaneous SDH or an SDH from minor trauma. READ MORE
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3. A multivariate approach to the interpretation of patterns in homicidal and suicidal sharp force fatalities
Abstract : A multivariate approach to the interpretation of patterns in homicidal and suicidal sharp force fatalities By Thore Karlsson, Karolinska Institute, Institution of Oncology Pathology, Department of Forensic Medicine. Sharp force injury is in Sweden as in many other European countries the leading cause of homicidal deaths. READ MORE
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4. Postmortem analyses of vitreous fluid
Abstract : The identification of various various medical conditions postmortem is often difficult. Results from analysis of postmortem blood and urine samples are not as appropriate as in living subjects, due to bacterial contamination and postmortem cell degradation. READ MORE
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5. Drug-related morbidity and mortality : Pharmacoepidemiological aspects
Abstract : Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) constitute a significant health problem with consequences for the patient as well as for society. Suspected ADRs have been reported to occur in about 2-14% of hospitalised patients. In about 5% of deceased hospitalised patients suspected ADRs may have caused or contributed to the fatal outcome. READ MORE
