Chemical and forensic analysis of JFK assassination bullet lots: Is a second shooter possible? [PDF]
, 2007 The assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) traumatized the nation. In this paper we show that evidence used to rule out a second assassin is fundamentally flawed.
James, William D. +5 more
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Virtual Bullet Examination: Forensic Insights from CT Imaging in Gunshot Victims
Forensic SciencesThe decision to remove a bullet from a gunshot victim depends on its location and associated medical risks, with surgical extraction often not indicated.
Dominic Gascho
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, 2008 Identifying patients at risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is important because research suggests prophylactic treatments to reduce risk of long-term sequelae.
Alexander MP +29 more
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Experimental simulation in the modern wound ballistics
Bulletin of the Russian Military Medical Academy, 2018 The main medical and biological aspects of conducting experiments in wound ballistics are considered. It is established, that currently in the studies devoted to the study of wound ballistics of firearms ammunition, the method of experimental modeling ...
Denisov Av +9 more
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Helmeted hornbill cranial kinesis: Balancing mobility and stability in a high‐impact joint
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Prokinesis—in which a craniofacial joint allows the rostrum to move relative to the braincase—is thought to confer diverse advantages in birds, mostly for feeding. A craniofacial joint would, however, be a weak link if cranial stability is important. Paradoxically, we have identified a craniofacial joint in helmeted hornbills (Rhinoplax vigil),
Mike Schindler +8 more
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'If experts differ, what are we to do in the matter?' : the medico-legal investigation of gunshot wounds in a 1927 Scottish murder trial [PDF]
, 2016 This article uses a notorious criminal trial, that of John Donald Merrett for the murder of his mother, as a case study to explore forensic medicine’s treatment of gunshot wounding in pre-war Scotland.
Duvall, Nicholas
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Maximizing Neurovascular Outcomes of Facial Transplantation: A Comprehensive Review
Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Facial transplantation is a division of reconstructive surgery which aims to improve the function and appearance of a face that has endured severe disfigurement. Currently, the face transplant procedure uses allogenic tissue, harvested from a brain‐dead donor, to replace damaged facial components.
Olivia A. James, Faye Bennett
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Toy gun-related ocular injuries in the United States children: an analysis of national emergency department data from 2005 to 2024 [PDF]
Pediatric Emergency Medicine JournalPurpose Toy guns are popular among children but can pose serious risks of eye injury. This study analyzed toy gun-related ocular injuries (TGOIs) in pediatric patients over 20 years using the United States national data.
Ha-Neul Yu +2 more
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Epilepsia, EarlyView.Abstract Objective One‐third of patients with epilepsy, particularly those with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE), remain resistant to medication. Resective surgery, the gold standard, is highly invasive and carries significant risks. Here, using a mouse model, we explored the potential of microbeam radiation therapy (MRT), a new technique based on ...
Loan Samalens +8 more
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Evaluation of a spring-powered captive bolt gun for killing kangaroo pouch young [PDF]
, 2014 Context: During commercial harvesting or non-commercial kangaroo culling programs, dependent young of shot females are required to be euthanased to prevent suffering and because they would be unlikely to survive.
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