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- Calculation of Regression Equation for Estimation of Stature from Ulna Length
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1 Dept of Forensic Medicine, S. S. I. M. S. & R. C., Davangere, IN
2 2Dept of Anatomy, J. J. M. Medical College, Davangere, IN
3 Dept of Forensic Medicine, Sri B. M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur, IN
4 Dept of Forensic Medicine, Madha Medical College, Chennai, IN
1 Dept of Forensic Medicine, S. S. I. M. S. & R. C., Davangere, IN
2 2Dept of Anatomy, J. J. M. Medical College, Davangere, IN
3 Dept of Forensic Medicine, Sri B. M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur, IN
4 Dept of Forensic Medicine, Madha Medical College, Chennai, IN
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Medico-Legal Update, Vol 13, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 60-63Abstract
Many a times Forensic Experts are asked to identify the person from dismembered part of the body and skeletal remains by the Investigating Officer. If the whole skeleton is available it becomes easy for identification, but the problem arises when only dismembered part of the body, few bones or single bone is available. In identification stature is primary characteristic along with age and sex. The present study is carried out in J. J. M. Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka. Total 100 students (50 males and 50 females) are randomly selected. The height of the students and length of both right and left Ulna of each student is measured by the same observer and with the same instrument. In this study we formulated the Regression Equation for estimation of stature from percutaneous length of right and left Ulna for males and females separately. Co-efficient correlation of height with percutaneous Ulna length is also calculated. The results of the present study indicate that the percutaneous length of ulna can be efficiently used for estimation of stature.Keywords
Regression Equation, Stature Estimation, Ulna Length
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- Reliability of Foramen Magnum Length & Breadth and Mastoid Length in Identification of Gender of North Chennai Region
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1 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Madah Medical College, Chennai, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulashekharam, Kanyakumari, IN
3 Department of Anatomy, Madah Medical College, Chennai, IN
4 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur, (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Madah Medical College, Chennai, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulashekharam, Kanyakumari, IN
3 Department of Anatomy, Madah Medical College, Chennai, IN
4 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur, (Karnataka), IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 206-209Abstract
Identification of the sex from the skeletal remains is the prime work of forensic experts. The present study is carried out to determine the sex of the skull bone from foramen magnum length, breadth and mastoid length. One hundred adult human skull bones of known sex (50 male and 50 female) available in the Department of Anatomy and Forensic Medicine& Toxicology, Madha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai are used for the present study. Among all the three variables statistically analyzed, the most reliable parameter is foremena magnum length which helps to sort out 38% of male skulls and 06% of female skulls i.e. overall 22% of skull bones can be sorted out with this parameter alone. This parameter is also found to be statistically significant.Keywords
Foramen magnum, length, breadth, mastoid length and GenderReferences
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- Suicidal Trends in Children and Adolescents
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1 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine &Toxicology, M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga, IN
1 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine &Toxicology, M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 5, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 23-26Abstract
Birth and death are two inevitable truths. Person once born has to die one or the other day. As children and adolescents form future of the family, their deliberate death brings severe pain and agony to their parents and relatives. To evaluate the suicidal deaths in above mentioned population with respect to age, sex, methods adopted and reasons for termination of life, a retrospective study of 5 years from Jan'05 to Dec'09 was undertaken. Age was set according to the Indian law which considers children as up to 14 years and adolescents up to 18 years. Out of 2732 autopsies conducted at the mortuary, Government General Hospital Gulbarga, 34 cases were found to be of our interest. Girls (70.6%) outnumbered boys (29.4%) in terms of deaths encountered. Common modalities observed were burns (12 cases), poisoning (11 cases), drowning (5 cases), Hanging (5 Cases), run over by railway (1 case). Major cause to commit suicide was depression and frustration, followed by broken families, academic failures, and love disappointment.Keywords
Suicide, Children, Adolescent.References
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- Medical Practice & liabilities in Gulbarga Region, Karnataka - A Fifteen Year Retrospective Study
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1 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, M R Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, M R Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 5, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 63-65Abstract
Professional liability is the liability that arises because of professional failure resulting in damages to the client who are required to be compensated monetarily either by the professional or his insurer. In a landmark historical judgment, the Honorable Supreme Court has ruled that doctors should not be held criminally responsible unless there is prime facie evidence before the court in the form of a credible opinion from another competent doctor. Preferably a Government doctor in the same field of medicine supporting the charges of a rash and negligent act1. We studied total 26 cases, which were filed in Gulbarga district forum (consumers court ) out of which Obstetrics and Gynecology is the most professional liability(P L) prone specialty , followed by Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedic, Urosurgery, Ophthalmology, Pathology and Dental etc. Out of the total 26 cases, 21 cases were dismissed and 5 cases are compensated monetarily. According to Oriental Insurance Company, Gulbarga and Indian Insurance Company, Gulbarga PL claims vary with the specialty. This paper discusses all the reasons and also suggests ways and means to minimize the risk of professional liability claims in Medical practice.Keywords
Medical Practice, Professional Negligence, Professional Liability, Lawsuits.References
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