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Recovery of male DNA acquired from carrion‐feeding insects in a simulated sexual assault scenario

Journal of Forensic Sciences, Volume 71, Issue 4, Page 1576-1591, July 2026.
Abstract When bodies of sexual assault victims are discovered in advanced stages of decomposition, the recovery of direct DNA evidence is often compromised, posing a challenge in criminal investigations. This study aimed to determine insect colonization and succession patterns on pig carcasses inoculated with semen and to assess the feasibility of ...
Tinotenda Angel Mupfumi, Meenu Ghai, Danisile Tembe   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occurrence of wound infections after perineal tears and perineal assessment in postpartum care: A prospective cohort study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 105, Issue 7, Page 1265-1274, July 2026.
Perineal wound infections requiring medical intervention were rare. Half of the participants had their tears inspected at the 6‐week follow‐up, while many who were not preferred an assessment. Our data reveal a discrepancy between women's preferences for perineal assessments and the clinical rationale for conducting them concerning wound infections ...
Jeanette Risløkken, Marthe Dalevoll Macedo, Kari Bø, Marie Ellström Engh, Franziska Siafarikas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving care for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting: qualitative systematic reviews

Health Services and Delivery Research, 2019
Background: In a context of high migration, there are growing numbers of women living in the UK who have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting.
Catrin Evans, Ritah Tweheyo, Julie McGarry, Jeanette Eldridge, Juliet Albert, Valentine Nkoyo, Gina Higginbottom   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Female genital mutilation and childbirth

Saudi Medical Journal, 2005
The practice of female genital mutilation sadly remains to this day, part of the life of many women worldwide. In the Middle East and Africa, it is hard to practice obstetrics and gynecology without some knowledge of the condition. This review is an attempt to discuss the salient points as regards to management of these women during pregnancy and labor.
Badreldeen, Ahmed, Mandy, Abushama
openaire   +2 more sources

Experiences and Perspectives of Perinatal Care for Women of Refugee Background, Interpreters, and Care Providers: A Scoping Review

Journal of Midwifery &Women's Health, Volume 71, Issue 4, Page 576-599, July/August 2026.
Introduction Women of refugee backgrounds who are pregnant continue to face significant challenges after migration, including barriers to accessing adequate perinatal care, resulting in higher risks for poor perinatal outcomes. To address these barriers and reduce these risks, it is imperative to understand the viewpoints of those involved in perinatal
Shadow Toke, Amita Tuteja, Ignacio Correa‐Velez, Elisha Riggs   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An overview of female genital mutilation in Nigeria

Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 2012
Nigeria, due to its large population, has the highest absolute number of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide, accounting for about one-quarter of the estimated 115-130 million circumcised women in the world. The objective of this review is to ascertain the current status of FGM in Nigeria.
Okeke, TC, Anyaehie, USB, Ezenyeaku, CCK
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The landscape of dementia in India: Prevalence, risk factors, and opportunities ahead

Alzheimer's &Dementia, Volume 22, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract India's rapidly aging population faces a dementia burden, yet data on factors affecting dementia risk remain limited. A narrative review of studies on dementia prevalence and risk factors in India was conducted using Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
Akankshi Oberoi, Karen Cai, Rebecca West, Anju Wadhawan, Auriel Willette, Sharon Sanz Simon, Jack Tsao, Yian Gu, Luciana Mascarenhas Fonseca, Tushar Patel, Michal Schnaider Beeri   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Female Genital Mutilation in Sudan

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation or female circumcision (FGM) is a serious health problem in Sudan. This procedure is harmful to women and causes many complications during pregnancy and childbirth.OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the female genital mutilation (FGM) and its associated factors in Sudan.SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Data from Sudan ...
openaire   +3 more sources

The Evolution of Masturbation in Birds

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2026.
Masturbation has been sporadically documented across animal groups, yet the evolutionary origins and persistence of this sexual behaviour are largely unexplored. Through combining targeted surveys with published accounts, we test hypotheses about why masturbation occurs using a phylogenetically broad dataset on the presence or absence of masturbation ...
Chloe Heys, Kevin Arbuckle, Matilda Brindle, Tom A. R. Price   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Critical Exploration of the Divergence in ‘Honour’‐Based Abuse Characteristics Across Geographical Origins

Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling, Volume 23, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The prevalence of ‘honour'‐based abuse (HBA) in the United Kingdom (UK) continues to rise. However, identifying HBA is difficult due to survivor's cultural secrecy and low awareness among professional organisations. As the concept of ‘honour’ varies across cultures, this study examined HBA characteristics in relation to survivor's geographical
Rebecca Ritchie, Louise Almond, Afrah Qassim, Michelle McManus, Khatidja Chantler   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source