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Causes of death of forensic autopsy cases tested positive for COVID-19 in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan	34
Suicide by sodium nitrite: Autopsy case report	23
Post-mortem transmission risk of infectious disease: A systematic review	21
Deaths associated with newly launched SARS-CoV-2 vaccination	20
Analyses of physical factors that contribute to the blood carboxyhemoglobin saturation in autopsy cases of house fire fatalities	19
Deciduous teeth development in fetuses using postmortem computed tomography image analysis	19
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
Descriptive analyses of differentially expressed proteins during intrapuparial stage based on the label-free proteomics technique between Chrysomya megacephala and Synthesiomyia nudiseta	16
When fire burns the evidence – Lesson 1: It is not always what it seems	15
Atypical suicide by single incising cut to the throat without hesitation marks: Case report and review of the literature	15
The influence of fixing condition on myoglobin stainability of striated muscle as a tool for forensic diagnosis	15
Assessment of Triage DOA®, Status DS10, and DRIVEN-FLOW® M8-Z on-site drug screening kits for postmortem urine	14
Validation and forensic application of a new 19 X-STR loci multiplex system	14
Lethal hemopericardium caused by infection of mitral annular calcification: An autopsy case report	14
Biometric sex assessment from the femur and tibia in a modern Greek population	14
Sudden death of a child associated with invasive non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae infection with underlying IgG2 subclass deficiency	14
Association between serum catecholamine levels and VNTR polymorphism in the promoter region of the monoamine oxidase A gene in forensic autopsy cases	13
Toluene abuse as a contributing factor in a case of fatal autoerotic asphyxia	13
An autopsy case report of aortic dissection after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination: correspondence	13
What about cerebral venous sinus thrombosis? A series of three autopsy cases	13
Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism (rs27434) in the ERAP1 gene with plural tissue weight	13
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Two medicolegal autopsy cases of multinodular and vacuolating neuronal tumor revealed by postmortem MRI	12
Validation of a novel fluorescent probe-based real-time PCR assay to detect saliva-specific unmethylated CpG sites for saliva identification	12
Assessment of blood 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acid concentrations: Age and sex differences, and correlation with carboxyhemoglobin in fire victims	12

Age estimation of Hispanic children in the United States: Development and validation of dental reference dataset based on two staging systems	11
Overkilling: A specific type of homicide – Constructing the definition: Injuries and victim	11
Comparison of the accuracy and bias of Demirjian’s method for East Asian children and development of Japanese population-specific age estimation formulae	11
Possible formation of trioxidocarbonate(•1−) (CO3•−) instead of hydroxyl radical (HO•) from superoxide anions (O2•−) during paraquat poisoning under physiological conditions	11
An autopsy case report of aortic dissection complicated with histiolymphocytic pericarditis and aortic inflammation after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination	11
Rapid determination of five common toxic alkaloids in blood by UPLC–MRM–IDA–EPI: Application to poisoning case	11
Mechanism of transverse fracture of the skull base caused by blunt force to the mandible	11
Development of a deep-learning algorithm for age estimation on CT images of the vertebral column	10
Regression analysis of nasal shape from juvenile to adult ages for forensic facial reconstruction	10
An autopsy case of fatal Japanese spotted fever in Wakayama	9
Forensic age progression application in a morphological study of an Italian family: A case report	9
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Micro-CT evaluation of morphological degenerative features of sterno-clavicular joint for age-at-death estimation in forensic anthropology – A qualitative analysis	9
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Assessment protocol of mesothelioma and relevance of SEM-EDS analysis through a case studies of legal medicine of Brescia (Italy)	8
BIMP affects tubulin structure and causes abnormalities in cell division	8
Postmortem changes in porcine eyes on computed tomography images	8
Importance of the details in person identification	8
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Linear lucency of the skull vault: Fracture or accessory skull suture	8
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Lethal vortioxetine poisoning? A forensic investigation	8
A new analytical cut-off point for determining 18 years of age using MRI on medial clavicular epiphysis	8
Research trends on forensic entomology for five decades worldwide	8
Population data and phylogenetic structure of 19 STR loci in Chinese Hui ethnic group residing in Yunnan province of China	7
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Availability of death review of children using death certificates and forensic autopsy results	7
Taphonomic model of decomposition	7
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	7
A case of death of purulent meningitis caused by transorbital intracranial penetrating injury due to long-term residual bamboo chopstick	7
Highly sensitive sex determination method using the exon 1 region of the amelogenin gene	7
Evaluation of probability distribution models for stutter ratios in the typing system of GlobalFiler and 3500xL Genetic Analyzer	7
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Determination of multiple psychostimulants and antipsychotics in postmortem dried blood spot samples by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	7
Immunohistochemical analysis of vimentin expression in myocardial tissue from autopsy cases of ischemic heart disease	7
CircSMARCC1 and CircLRBA are potential biomarkers in forensic postmortem diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction	7
An autopsy case of intoxication caused by drug interaction with multiple psychotropic drugs, fluvoxamine, levomepromazine, and trihexyphenidyl	7
Systemic amyloidosis with amyloid goiter: An autopsy report	6
Paradoxal dyeing affinity’s inversion of the connective tissue at Goldner’s Masson trichrome staining as a peculiar characteristic of compressed and exsiccated cadaveric skin	6
Heart rupture as an acute complication of cocaine abuse: A case report	6
A multidisciplinary approach in pre-pubertal child sexual assault cases – forensic evaluation and suggestions	6
The effects of ketamine and methamphetamine on neurotransmitters, glutamate receptors, and conditioned place preference in rat	6
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Reliability in distinguishing murder from accidental event with current forensic criteria in traumatic head injury	6
Statistical analysis of biomechanical properties and size of the sternum and its fracture risk in a Japanese sample	6
Towards an integrative approach to the biological profile	6
Quantification of nimetazepam and its metabolite in human hair samples using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry: Case report	6
Estimating the way of deposition of saliva stains using quantitative analysis of forensic salivary biomarkers	6
Vaccine inequity-induced COVID-19 dilemma: Time to sober up	6
Objective evaluation of chest findings in infants by postmortem computed tomography	6

Corrigendum to “Exploring health professionals’ knowledge of end of life in Italy” [Leg. Med. 71 (2024) 102542]	6
Child abuse and neglect: Are future medical doctors prepared?	6
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The first data of allele frequencies for 23 autosomal STRs in the Ede ethnic group in Vietnam	6
An optimal skeletal element for DNA testing: Evaluation of DNA quantity and quality from various bone types in routine forensic practice	6
Postmortem kinetic CT of the cervical spine and an objective index for diagnosing anterior disc space widening: A retrospective utility analysis	5
Development and validation of a SYBR green-based mitochondrial DNA quantification method by following the MIQE and other guidelines	5
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	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
Assessing head injury risks in electric scooter accidents: A multi-body simulation study with insights into sex differences	5
Dying at home during the SARS-CoV-2 endemic: The importance of defining the exact mechanism of death	5
Development of formulae for dental age estimation using digital radiographs in the Mongolian population	5
Size and shape of human mandible: Sex differences and influence of age on sex estimation accuracy	5
Filamin C (FLNC) truncating mutation in a fatal arrhythmogenic left ventricular cardiomyopathy (ALVC)	5
Research progress and application of the third-generation sequencing technologies in forensic medicine	5
Forensic significance of quantitatively analyzing methamphetamine in male reproductive organs	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
Genetic diversity and forensic parameters of autosomal STR markers included PowerPlex® CS7 panel in the general population of the Russian Federation	5
NF-κB and SIRT1 evaluation to discriminate antemortem from postmortem wounds. Potential markers of skin wound vitality in forensic practice	5
“Immunohistochemical analysis of Sigma-1 receptor (σ-1R) expression in human pineal gland in relation to different causes of death”	5
Discrimination method of seven species pufferfish of the genus Takifugu using DNA chromatography	5
Educating Japanese elementary students on proper smartphone use and social media risks: Reflecting on post-COVID-19 crime trends	5
Physical assessment of tortures: Interobserver analysis of medico-legal degrees of consistency based on the Istanbul protocol	5
Implication of High-mobility group box-1 and skin post mortem changes in estimation of time passed since death: Animal and human study	4
Dystrophin and metalloproteinase 9 in myocardial ischemia: A post-mortem immunohistochemical study	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
Sex estimation using post-mortem computed tomographic images of the clavicle in a Malaysian population	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
Gaslighting in alleged assault ascertained as Munchausen syndrome transcending to malingering in highly counterintuitive self inflicted acid burns	4
Sex estimation of Malaysian sub-adults using craniometrics: A computed tomography study	4
Age estimation using CT images of the pubic symphysis of Lebanese living individuals	4
The relevance of taurodontism in forensic dental age estimation	4
The usefulness of postmortem computed tomography angiography for subdural hematoma caused by rupture of the cortical artery: A report of two autopsy cases and a literature review	4
Beyond the virus: Examining the impact of COVID-19 on violent fatalities	4
Potential of photoautotrophic microbial organisms in deciphering forensic issues	4
N-acetylcysteine alleviates arsenic trioxide-induced reductions in hepatic catalase gene expression both in vitro and in vivo	4
Before blaming SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for aortic dissection, alternative causes need to be ruled out	4
Development of age-estimation formula using postmortem oral findings: A pilot study	4
Rediscovering the value of images in supporting personal identification of missing migrants	4
The down-regulation of STC2 mRNA may serve as a biomarker for death from mechanical asphyxia	4
Assessment of consistency of minimum post-mortem intervals estimated by thermal summation-based methods in medico-legal cases associated with blowflies	4
Cardiac sudden death in a young cannabis user	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
Population affinity estimation on a Spanish sample: Testing the validity and accuracy of cranium and mandible online software methods	4
Homicides and suicides by firearm in Marseille: An 8-year review	4
Advancements in estimating post-mortem interval in medico-legal practice: A comprehensive review	4
Cadavers found outdoor in whom fungal growth was observed on the body surface: Consideration of the role of mycology in forensic medicine	4
Depressed fractures of the skull due to direct kick and the contribution of 3D CT reconstruction	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
Crossbow injuries: A case of suicide	4
Forensic characteristics and phylogenetic analysis of the Chinese Han population from Chongqing Municipality, Southwest China	4
Sex estimation using foramen magnum measurements, discriminant analyses and artificial neural networks on an eastern Turkish population sample	4
Carbon monoxide related deaths: A Verona case series. When cooperation becomes compulsory	4
“Body stuffing” and “Body packing” – Forensic control of human excrements in police custody in Hamburg, Germany	4
Traumatic axonal injury: Clinic, forensic and biomechanics perspectives	4
Non-Fatal accidental strangulation in a stroke patient	4
Femicide and forensic pathology: Proposal for a shared medico-legal methodology	4
Objective skull fracture evaluation by using the postmortem 3D-CT skull fracture score in fatal falls	4
Investigating the pathogenesis of vitreous in postmortem COVID patients via untargeted metabolomics based bioinformatics model	3
Fetal movement during delivery can lead to damage to the umbilical vessels and endanger the life of the fetus	3
Suicidal hanging with complete decapitation: A forensic case report with review of biomechanics	3
Age estimation based on the metamorphosis of the clavicle end: A test of Falys and Prangle method in two contemporary samples	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
Deep learning in sex estimation from photographed human mandible using the Human Osteological Research Collection	3
Advantages of filtration method for sperm-DNA genotyping in sexual assault cases	3
Age estimation from sternebral fusion in an Indian population – A computed tomographic evaluation	3
Penetrating craniocerebral injury caused by bladed weapons: Three homicide cases	3
DNA methylation-based age estimation and quantification of the degradation levels of bisulfite-converted DNA	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
Overkilling: A specific type of homicide – Constructing the definition: Perpetrator, weapon and circumstances	3
Singular stab wounds to the trunk: Is this suicidal or homicidal?	3
Manifestations of cruel, inhuman types of behavior and torture of Ukrainian military who died in captivity	3
The utility of drowning site inference through metagenomic diatom analysis	3
Choking in patients with neurological disorders and role of drug-induced dysphagia	3
Hyperketonemia as the diagnostic basis for hypothermia: An experimental study in diabetic and control mice	3
Rapid infusion of excessive phenytoin: A newborn autopsy case	3
Forensic-medical characteristics of penetrating wounds as manifestations of explosive trauma in the case of decomposed bodies examination	3
What can autopsy say about COVID-19? A case series of 60 autopsies	3
Novel indel variation of LTBP4 gene associates with risk of sudden cardiac death in Chinese populations with coronary artery disease	3

Butane-related deaths in post-mortem investigations: A systematic review	3
Corrigendum to “Distinguishing true from pseudo hematoma in the cervical spinal canal using postmortem computed tomography” [Leg. Med. 66 (2024) 102358]	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
Long-lasting agony and failure to provide assistance in a case of mixed methadone-prescription drugs acute intoxication	3
The development of the novel 22 X- indel multiplex system for forensic genetics	3
106 Cases of homicide poisoning in China-A retrospective study	3
Quantification of the benzimidazole opioid analog isotonitazene in human hair using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry	3
Let’s “game” it!: Dangerous games, a new health challenge	3
Hyperthermia: Is it always an accidental death?	3
Modern suicide trend from internet	3
Unusual bullet embolism in the brachial artery: Case report and literature review	3
Comprehensive study of various vitamin concentrations in the human postmortem blood with an autopsy case report of beriberi	3
Manner of death determination in a case of gastric mucosal tears	3
Establishment of a random forest regression model to estimate the age of bloodstains based on temporal colorimetric analysis	3
An autopsy case of a young man with a single overdose of dextromethorphan	3
Corrigendum to “Efficacy of machine learning assisted dental age assessment in local population” [Legal Med. 59 (2022) 102148]	3
Neonatal sudden death caused by a novel heterozygous mutation in SLC25A20 gene: A case report and brief literature review	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
Forensic assessment of a life-threatening penetrating abdominal air gun injury	3
Deep learning in forensic shotgun pattern interpretation – A proof-of-concept study	3
Incomplete decapitation in suicidal vehicle-assisted ligature strangulation: A case report and a review of the literature	3
Father figure: Study of the age progression process from old pictures and its value in forensic sciences	3
Genetic data of 22 autosomal STR loci in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan population of Pakistan using PowerPlex® fusion system	3
Stature estimation based on the mandibular bone measurements using three-dimensional images from postmortem computed tomography in a Japanese population	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
A case of fatal poisoning caused by a combination of tramadol and benzodiazepines	3
The impact of postmortem damage on 3D-3D superimposition in the pair-matching of skeletal remains: A cautionary note	3