Passionate Homicides and Overkilling. A Forensic Case Series of Overkill in Rome (Italy) from 1999 to 2015.

Background: In forensics, the term overkill refers to the modus operandi of the offender that goes beyond the immediate need to kill the victim, but not beyond the borders of cruelty. The killer - unable to stop his murderous impulse - seems to want to make sure the victim is dead, repeatedly hitting the corpse. From a forensic point of view, this type of murder is characterized by bloody crime scenes and the discovery of brutal wounds on the victim's body.

Lethal nitrous oxide (NO) intoxication during surgery: the contribution of immunohistochemistry in identifying the cause of death: a case report.

Background: Nitrous oxide (NO) is a gas used in medicine for its analgesic, anxiolytic and amnesic properties. It is a drug considered safe if adequately administered. In the literature, accidental NO-related deaths are rare.

The Practice of Teaching and Scientific Research on Cadaveric Material Remains Crucial for Medical Education.

The practice of teaching and scientific research on cadaveric material remains crucial for medical education, especially in surgical disciplines. However, in Italy, this practice has been neglected due to legislative insufficiency and financial constraints. Although innovative methods and tools like simulators and e-learning have been adopted, direct hands-on experience with human cadavers remains irreplaceable for medical and surgical education.