Various concerns relating to international humanitarian law and human rights were risen by natural catastrophes (tsunamis, floods, fires), the Covid-19 pandemic, the epidemic breakouts of Ebola, as well as the significant migrant wave observed in the Mediterranean region. Forensic Medicine has direct interactions with both domestic and international law, and thus is frequently asked to provide solutions for these issues. The term "Humanitarian Forensic Action" (HFA), which refers to the application of forensic science to serve humanitarian endeavors, was created.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBoth esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) represent a rather uncommon congenital abnormality that is the result of abnormal tracheoesophageal organogenesis. Although EA, with or without TEF, is relatively uncommon, it represents the most common upper gastrointestinal birth defect. Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are anatomically classified into five types according to the Gross classification (types A, B, C, D, E/H).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMany scientists expressed their concerns regarding the impact of COVID-19-related quarantine measures on interpersonal violence, mainly concerning children and intimate partners, as well as other negative psychological effects. During early 2020, free circulation in Greece was prohibited for 42 days, up until May 4th. The aim of our study was to investigate characteristics of bodily harm allegation cases referred to the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, during the first month succeeding free circulation re-establishment in the broader Attica region.
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