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When fire burns the evidence – Lesson 1: It is not always what it seems	42
Sudden death of a child associated with invasive non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae infection with underlying IgG2 subclass deficiency	24
Causes of death of forensic autopsy cases tested positive for COVID-19 in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan	22
Analyses of physical factors that contribute to the blood carboxyhemoglobin saturation in autopsy cases of house fire fatalities	22
Assessment of Triage DOA®, Status DS10, and DRIVEN-FLOW® M8-Z on-site drug screening kits for postmortem urine	20
Suicide by sodium nitrite: Autopsy case report	20
Lethal hemopericardium caused by infection of mitral annular calcification: An autopsy case report	18
Descriptive analyses of differentially expressed proteins during intrapuparial stage based on the label-free proteomics technique between Chrysomya megacephala and Synthesiomyia nudiseta	18
Deciduous teeth development in fetuses using postmortem computed tomography image analysis	18
Post-mortem transmission risk of infectious disease: A systematic review	17
Atypical suicide by single incising cut to the throat without hesitation marks: Case report and review of the literature	17
Allele frequencies of 31 autosomal short tandem repeat (auSTR) loci obtained using the Precision ID GlobalFiler™ NGS STR Panel v2 in 322 individuals from the Japanese population	17
Possible formation of trioxidocarbonate(•1−) (CO3•−) instead of hydroxyl radical (HO•) from superoxide anions (O2•−) during paraquat poisoning under physiological conditions	16
Biometric sex assessment from the femur and tibia in a modern Greek population	16
Comparison of the accuracy and bias of Demirjian’s method for East Asian children and development of Japanese population-specific age estimation formulae	16
The influence of fixing condition on myoglobin stainability of striated muscle as a tool for forensic diagnosis	16
Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism (rs27434) in the ERAP1 gene with plural tissue weight	16
An autopsy case report of aortic dissection complicated with histiolymphocytic pericarditis and aortic inflammation after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination	15
Two medicolegal autopsy cases of multinodular and vacuolating neuronal tumor revealed by postmortem MRI	15
Rapid determination of five common toxic alkaloids in blood by UPLC–MRM–IDA–EPI: Application to poisoning case	14
Development of a deep-learning algorithm for age estimation on CT images of the vertebral column	14
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Toluene abuse as a contributing factor in a case of fatal autoerotic asphyxia	12
What about cerebral venous sinus thrombosis? A series of three autopsy cases	12
Overkilling: A specific type of homicide – Constructing the definition: Injuries and victim	12

Assessment of blood 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acid concentrations: Age and sex differences, and correlation with carboxyhemoglobin in fire victims	11
An autopsy case report of aortic dissection after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination: correspondence	11
Association between serum catecholamine levels and VNTR polymorphism in the promoter region of the monoamine oxidase A gene in forensic autopsy cases	11
Validation of a novel fluorescent probe-based real-time PCR assay to detect saliva-specific unmethylated CpG sites for saliva identification	11
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Regression analysis of nasal shape from juvenile to adult ages for forensic facial reconstruction	10
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Age estimation of Hispanic children in the United States: Development and validation of dental reference dataset based on two staging systems	10
Mechanism of transverse fracture of the skull base caused by blunt force to the mandible	10
Estimation of postmortem interval in decomposed remains using insect evidence: A report of two cases	10
Determination of multiple psychostimulants and antipsychotics in postmortem dried blood spot samples by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	9
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Lethal vortioxetine poisoning? A forensic investigation	9
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Immunohistochemical analysis of vimentin expression in myocardial tissue from autopsy cases of ischemic heart disease	9
An autopsy case of fatal Japanese spotted fever in Wakayama	9
Increased expression of calpain-1 and −2 within cardiac mitochondria and adjacent to the contraction bands in rat myocardium after 14-day cocaine administration: A preliminary study	9
Linear lucency of the skull vault: Fracture or accessory skull suture	9
A new analytical cut-off point for determining 18 years of age using MRI on medial clavicular epiphysis	9
A case of death of purulent meningitis caused by transorbital intracranial penetrating injury due to long-term residual bamboo chopstick	8
Micro-CT evaluation of morphological degenerative features of sterno-clavicular joint for age-at-death estimation in forensic anthropology – A qualitative analysis	8
Research trends on forensic entomology for five decades worldwide	8
Highly sensitive sex determination method using the exon 1 region of the amelogenin gene	8
Forensic age progression application in a morphological study of an Italian family: A case report	8
Importance of the details in person identification	8
Assessment protocol of mesothelioma and relevance of SEM-EDS analysis through a case studies of legal medicine of Brescia (Italy)	8
Congenital transmesocolic internal hernia as a cause of sudden death – autopsy case report	8
Postmortem changes in porcine eyes on computed tomography images	8
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Reliability in distinguishing murder from accidental event with current forensic criteria in traumatic head injury	7
Heart rupture as an acute complication of cocaine abuse: A case report	7
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Availability of death review of children using death certificates and forensic autopsy results	7
Corrigendum to “Exploring health professionals’ knowledge of end of life in Italy” [Leg. Med. 71 (2024) 102542]	7
Population data and phylogenetic structure of 19 STR loci in Chinese Hui ethnic group residing in Yunnan province of China	7
An autopsy case of intoxication caused by drug interaction with multiple psychotropic drugs, fluvoxamine, levomepromazine, and trihexyphenidyl	7
Statistical analysis of biomechanical properties and size of the sternum and its fracture risk in a Japanese sample	7
The first data of allele frequencies for 23 autosomal STRs in the Ede ethnic group in Vietnam	6
Development and validation of a SYBR green-based mitochondrial DNA quantification method by following the MIQE and other guidelines	6
Systemic amyloidosis with amyloid goiter: An autopsy report	6
CircSMARCC1 and CircLRBA are potential biomarkers in forensic postmortem diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction	6
Child abuse and neglect: Are future medical doctors prepared?	6
Postmortem computed tomography-based evaluation of brain decomposition: Correlation with postmortem interval and cause-of-death determinability	6
Over 30-year retrospective analyses of moped-motorcycle fatal road accidents in the northern area of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna and review of the literature: Aiming for further preventive me	6
Dying at home during the SARS-CoV-2 endemic: The importance of defining the exact mechanism of death	6
Development of formulae for dental age estimation using digital radiographs in the Mongolian population	6
“Immunohistochemical analysis of Sigma-1 receptor (σ-1R) expression in human pineal gland in relation to different causes of death”	6
Taphonomic model of decomposition	6
Innovative approaches to future expenses: integrating multidisciplinary methodologies	6
Current major problems with the establishment of effective measures to prevent suicide among children in Japan: Collaborative studies between legal medicine and public health are needed to address the	6

The effects of ketamine and methamphetamine on neurotransmitters, glutamate receptors, and conditioned place preference in rat	6
NF-κB and SIRT1 evaluation to discriminate antemortem from postmortem wounds. Potential markers of skin wound vitality in forensic practice	6
Vaccine inequity-induced COVID-19 dilemma: Time to sober up	6
A multidisciplinary approach in pre-pubertal child sexual assault cases – forensic evaluation and suggestions	6
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Towards an integrative approach to the biological profile	6
Objective evaluation of chest findings in infants by postmortem computed tomography	6
Filamin C (FLNC) truncating mutation in a fatal arrhythmogenic left ventricular cardiomyopathy (ALVC)	6
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Diagnosis of cardiac rupture using PMeCT by direct large-vessel puncture and CT-guided biopsy: A case report	5
The role of legal medicine in the reconstruction of fatalities due to tractor rollovers: from evidence to proof	5
The various pathological manifestations of a lightning strike exemplified in a single four-fatality incident – A case report and review of a literature	5
Fatal plaque rupture of mild atherosclerotic coronary artery following basketball-related blunt chest trauma: A case report with forensic disputes	5
Analytical pit-holes in the determination of carboxyhemoglobin saturation in thermally denatured coagulated blood samples	5
Size and shape of human mandible: Sex differences and influence of age on sex estimation accuracy	5
Estimating the way of deposition of saliva stains using quantitative analysis of forensic salivary biomarkers	5
Quantification of nimetazepam and its metabolite in human hair samples using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry: Case report	5
Discrimination method of seven species pufferfish of the genus Takifugu using DNA chromatography	5
Retrospective study on solitary deaths (kodoku-shi) from the aspects of forensic and social medicine	5
Assessing head injury risks in electric scooter accidents: A multi-body simulation study with insights into sex differences	5
Educating Japanese elementary students on proper smartphone use and social media risks: Reflecting on post-COVID-19 crime trends	5
Genetic diversity and forensic parameters of autosomal STR markers included PowerPlex® CS7 panel in the general population of the Russian Federation	5
Lethal threat in the use of glass doors at home: A case report	5
The role of the sacroiliac joint in sex estimation: Analysis of morphometry and variation types using machine learning techniques	5
Postmortem kinetic CT of the cervical spine and an objective index for diagnosing anterior disc space widening: A retrospective utility analysis	5
Physical assessment of tortures: Interobserver analysis of medico-legal degrees of consistency based on the Istanbul protocol	5
A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 1: Clues to the motives of the murder	5
Forensic significance of quantitatively analyzing methamphetamine in male reproductive organs	5
An optimal skeletal element for DNA testing: Evaluation of DNA quantity and quality from various bone types in routine forensic practice	5
Research progress and application of the third-generation sequencing technologies in forensic medicine	4
Age estimation using CT images of the pubic symphysis of Lebanese living individuals	4
Before blaming SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for aortic dissection, alternative causes need to be ruled out	4
Corrigendum to “Efficacy of machine learning assisted dental age assessment in local population” [Legal Med. 59 (2022) 102148]	4
Age estimation based on the metamorphosis of the clavicle end: A test of Falys and Prangle method in two contemporary samples	4
The role of myocardial bridge of the left anterior descending artery in a sudden death of a ketamine and cannabis user. Addressing the uncertainties on the cause of death in a forensic pathologist’s c	4
A descriptive medicolegal study of femicides in Zagazig City, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt	4
Assessment of consistency of minimum post-mortem intervals estimated by thermal summation-based methods in medico-legal cases associated with blowflies	4
Hyperthermia: Is it always an accidental death?	4
Objective skull fracture evaluation by using the postmortem 3D-CT skull fracture score in fatal falls	4
The development of the novel 22 X- indel multiplex system for forensic genetics	4
Sex estimation using foramen magnum measurements, discriminant analyses and artificial neural networks on an eastern Turkish population sample	4
Incomplete decapitation in suicidal vehicle-assisted ligature strangulation: A case report and a review of the literature	4
Advancements in estimating post-mortem interval in medico-legal practice: A comprehensive review	4
Accurate Detection and Quantification of Human Nuclear DNA	4
Development of a simultaneous analysis method for 13 neonicotinoids and related insecticides in whole blood by LC–MS/MS using a Novum simplified liquid extraction column	4
Femicide and forensic pathology: Proposal for a shared medico-legal methodology	4
N-acetylcysteine alleviates arsenic trioxide-induced reductions in hepatic catalase gene expression both in vitro and in vivo	4
Penetrating craniocerebral injury caused by bladed weapons: Three homicide cases	4
106 Cases of homicide poisoning in China-A retrospective study	4
The utility of drowning site inference through metagenomic diatom analysis	4
Carbon monoxide related deaths: A Verona case series. When cooperation becomes compulsory	4
Novel indel variation of LTBP4 gene associates with risk of sudden cardiac death in Chinese populations with coronary artery disease	4
Gaslighting in alleged assault ascertained as Munchausen syndrome transcending to malingering in highly counterintuitive self inflicted acid burns	4
Depressed fractures of the skull due to direct kick and the contribution of 3D CT reconstruction	4
Beyond the virus: Examining the impact of COVID-19 on violent fatalities	4
On Baecchi’s staining method with reference to Nakagawa et al. (2021): “Advantages of filtration method for sperm-DNA genotyping in sexual assault cases”	4
The screening and validation of lnc-SLC25A39 and lnc-LINC00279-202 for distinguishing tissue origins of peripheral blood and semen samples by RT-qPCR	4
Sex estimation of Malaysian sub-adults using craniometrics: A computed tomography study	4
Traumatic axonal injury: Clinic, forensic and biomechanics perspectives	4
The relevance of taurodontism in forensic dental age estimation	4
Sex estimation using post-mortem computed tomographic images of the clavicle in a Malaysian population	4
A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 2: Clues to its epidemiology, prediction and prevention	4
Genetic data of 22 autosomal STR loci in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan population of Pakistan using PowerPlex® fusion system	4
Overkilling: A specific type of homicide – Constructing the definition: Perpetrator, weapon and circumstances	4
Potential of photoautotrophic microbial organisms in deciphering forensic issues	4
Corrigendum to “Distinguishing true from pseudo hematoma in the cervical spinal canal using postmortem computed tomography” [Leg. Med. 66 (2024) 102358]	4
Rediscovering the value of images in supporting personal identification of missing migrants	4
Development of age-estimation formula using postmortem oral findings: A pilot study	4
The down-regulation of STC2 mRNA may serve as a biomarker for death from mechanical asphyxia	4
DNA methylation-based age estimation and quantification of the degradation levels of bisulfite-converted DNA	4
Cadavers found outdoor in whom fungal growth was observed on the body surface: Consideration of the role of mycology in forensic medicine	4
Answer to the letter to the editor by J. Finsterer concerning “A case of fatal multi-organ inflammation following COVID-19 vaccination” by H. Nushida et al. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2023.10	4
Population affinity estimation on a Spanish sample: Testing the validity and accuracy of cranium and mandible online software methods	4
Crossbow injuries: A case of suicide	4
Non-Fatal accidental strangulation in a stroke patient	4
A pilot study on the relationship between a variable number tandem repeat polymorphism and monoamine oxidase A protein expression in the human brain	3
Estimation of PMI for human remains wrapped in a blanket, with first report of Puliciphora rufipes (Phoridae) and Synthesiomyia nudiseta (Muscidae) outdoors in SE Spain	3
Bioinformatics analysis of sequential gene expression profiling after skin and skeletal muscle wound in mice	3
Forensic assessment of a life-threatening penetrating abdominal air gun injury	3

Forensic application of aquaporins	3
Establishment of a random forest regression model to estimate the age of bloodstains based on temporal colorimetric analysis	3
Medico-legal assessment of acid attack (Vitriolage) injuries in Egypt: Fate, outcomes and permanent infirmity	3
Quantification of the benzimidazole opioid analog isotonitazene in human hair using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry	3
Genetic investigation of 124 SNPs in a Myanmar population using the Precision ID Identity Panel and the Illumina MiSeq	3
Butane-related deaths in post-mortem investigations: A systematic review	3
Unusual bullet embolism in the brachial artery: Case report and literature review	3
Neonatal sudden death caused by a novel heterozygous mutation in SLC25A20 gene: A case report and brief literature review	3
Allelic frequencies distribution and forensic parameters of 23 autosomal short tandem repeats in the population of the State of Pernambuco, Brazil	3
Forensic remarks regarding 35 cases of complex suicides and 4 cases of complicated suicides investigated at the Institute of Legal Medicine of Brescia during the period 1983–2022	3
Suicide, depression and thyroid dysregulation: An unusual case of unplanned complex suicide	3
What can autopsy say about COVID-19? A case series of 60 autopsies	3
Ethylene glycol poisoning may be associated with elevated post-mortem vitreous glucose level	3
Manner of death determination in a case of gastric mucosal tears	3
Expanding bullets and ballistic gelatin – A restricted expansion experiment	3
Father figure: Study of the age progression process from old pictures and its value in forensic sciences	3
Analysis of various radiological age-assessment methods in children, adolescents and young adults regarding the differences between the sexes and sides of the body – A comparative review	3
Discussion of the features of suicide trends in 1994–1995 and 2019–2020: The need for different contents in suicide prevention measures for both periods in Japan from the viewpoint of the present	3
Investigating the pathogenesis of vitreous in postmortem COVID patients via untargeted metabolomics based bioinformatics model	3
Suicidal hanging with complete decapitation: A forensic case report with review of biomechanics	3
Sudden cardiac death, altitude & physical activity: A retrospective analysis from the highest Italian region (Aosta valley)	3
Deep learning in sex estimation from photographed human mandible using the Human Osteological Research Collection	3
Assessing age-related heart changes by comparing cases of sudden death during bathing and control cases in Japan	3
Singular stab wounds to the trunk: Is this suicidal or homicidal?	3
Medicolegal entomology in an elder neglect investigation: A case study from South Korea	3
Manifestations of cruel, inhuman types of behavior and torture of Ukrainian military who died in captivity	3
Modern suicide trend from internet	3
Forensic-medical characteristics of penetrating wounds as manifestations of explosive trauma in the case of decomposed bodies examination	3
Review of the lethal mechanism of insulin poisoning and the characteristic of forensic identification	3
Combined use of microscopic and molecular techniques to detect aquatic microorganisms in drowning-related cases and exploring the risk factors over a 6-year period (2018–2023) in Hungary	3
Sudden death due to Crohn’s colitis: An autopsy case report	3
The impact of postmortem damage on 3D-3D superimposition in the pair-matching of skeletal remains: A cautionary note	3
Immunohistochemical and molecular study for differential diagnosis between freshwater and saltwater drowning	3
Unexpected death from air embolism during routine dental Procedure: A case report	3
A study on the possible neurotoxic effects of CUMYL-4CN-BINACA in Sprague Dawley rats	3
Investigating sexual dimorphism of the mastoid, bimastoid, occipital, and facial triangles in different craniofacial skeletal patterns using three dimensional models generated from CT scans	3
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Let’s “game” it!: Dangerous games, a new health challenge	3
Fatal methanol poisoning with different clinical and autopsy findings: Case report and literature review	3
Fetal movement during delivery can lead to damage to the umbilical vessels and endanger the life of the fetus	3
Comprehensive study of various vitamin concentrations in the human postmortem blood with an autopsy case report of beriberi	3
Quantification of fluvoxamine, desmethyl fluvoxamine and fluvoxamine acid by LC–MS/MS in body fluids and solid tissues obtained from a deceased using the standard addition method	3
Proximal femur in biological profile estimation – Current knowledge and future directions	3
A novel method to estimate adult age from the lumbar vertebral body using 3D PMCT images in Japanese	3
Stature estimation based on the mandibular bone measurements using three-dimensional images from postmortem computed tomography in a Japanese population	3
Advantages of filtration method for sperm-DNA genotyping in sexual assault cases	3
Comparison of microscopic features of bone false starts produced by reciprocating saw blades and handsaws of the same class	3
Choking in patients with neurological disorders and role of drug-induced dysphagia	3
Pattern, characterization and outcomes of blunt and penetrating cardiothoracic injuries. A medico-legal comparative study	3
A case of fatal poisoning caused by a combination of tramadol and benzodiazepines	3
Letter to the Editor regarding the Article “Complex suicides involving the use of firearms and hanging: A retrospective study and review of the literature”	3
An autopsy case of a young man with a single overdose of dextromethorphan	3
A complex suicide with over 250 sharp force injuries and falling from height	2
Liposuction associated fatalities in Istanbul from a forensic perspective: An autopsy study	2
Relationship between fat embolism and endothelial glycocalyx	2
Post-aggression suicide under the influence of new psychoactive substances AMB–FUBINACA and U-47700	2
Biparietal osteodystrophy: Macroscopic appearance, computed tomography imaging and microarchitectural analysis	2
An autopsy case of BRONTM overdose with multiple drug ingestion	2
Overall equation for complete oxidation of ingested alcohol (ethanol) to carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O)	2
A retrospective study of unexpected deaths with alcohol use disorder from Japanese forensic autopsy cases	2
Evaluation of the usage of the cervical 7th vertebra in sex estimation with measurements on computerized tomography images	2
Lethal case of myocardial ischemia following overdose of the synthetic cannabinoid ADB-FUBINACA	2
Extracorporeal bullet trajectory determination from scanned phantoms with bullet defects	2
HIF-1α expression by immunohistochemistry and mRNA-210 levels by real time polymerase chain reaction in post-mortem cardiac tissues: A pilot study	2
Frequencies of D19S433 silent alleles in a Japanese population of 1501 individuals and their effect on likelihood ratios calculated in kinship tests	2
Simple quantification of propofol and its metabolites in blood and urine using gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS)	2
Characteristics of indoor and outdoor fatal hypothermia cases in Chiba, Japan	2
X-ray analytic microscopy with CT-guided sample extraction to analyze potential projectile fragments in a dead serow	2
Population genetic data for 23 STR loci (PowerPlex Fusion 6C™ kit) genetic markers in the Lenca ethnic group in Honduras	2
Autopsy findings in fire deaths in relation to manner of death: Analysis of autopsy records in Friuli, Italy (1993–2020)	2
A comparison of six adhesive tapes as tape lifts for efficient trace DNA recovery without the transfer of PCR inhibitors	2
Multidirectional analysis for a colchicine poisoning case revealed detail cause of death and its mechanism	2
Drowning versus postmortem submersion: Biochemical and histopathological examination and estimation of postmortem intervals (an experimental study)	2
Unexpected death in alcohol addiction requires extensive post-mortem assessment	2
Effect of uniparental disomy in parentage testing	2
Simultaneous determination of fenthion and its metabolites in a case of fenthion self-poisoning	2
Uncovering forensic evidence of drug-facilitated sexual assault: Toxicological findings from Eastern Denmark from 2015–2022	2
Forensic wound age estimation (2003–2024): evolving perspectives on tissue viability and molecular pathology	2
Postmortem contrast-enhanced computed tomography via direct large-vessel puncture	2
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Generating accurate sex estimation from hand X-ray images using AI deep-learning techniques: A study of limited bone regions	2
Homicide, suicide, or accident? Complex differential diagnosis. A case series	2
Four cases of sodium nitrite suicidal ingestion: A new trend and a relevant Forensic Pathology and Toxicology challenge	2
Recent perspectives on the early expression immunohistochemical markers in post-mortem recognition of myocardial infarction	2
Evaluating legal age of 18 years through observation of third molars using Gambier et al. method in an orthopantomographic sample of subadults from South India	2
Accuracy of the London Atlas, Haavikko’s Method and Cameriere’s European Formula of dental age estimation in Turkish children	2
Population genetics for 18 short tandem repeat loci (Canine GenotypesTM Panel 2.1 Kit) of 150 unrelated dogs from three pure-bred groups in Japan	2
The forensic value of the gastric content in head trauma injuries: A case report	2
Characteristics and outcomes of homicidal and accidental stab wounds in emergency hospitals: A medicolegal comparative study	2
Potential for personal identification using the volume of the mastoid air cells extracted from postmortem computed tomographic images	2
A case of sudden cardiac death due to mitochondrial disease	2
CT-assisted age estimation from the medial clavicular epiphysis in the Greek population according to Schmeling and Kellinghaus classification	2
“Shock kidney-like Appearance”: Objective evaluation of renal color changes in hemorrhagic shock deaths	2
Diagnostic differentiation of wrist cut homicides via strikingly similar but two atypical rarities in projection of a specific criminal psyche in perpetrating a murder	2
Testing age progression technique: evaluation of reliability and accuracy	2