Publications by authors named "Darshan Galoria"
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- Aluminum phosphide (AlP) is a toxic substance readily available in unregulated markets in developing countries, posing serious health risks due to lack of antidotes.
- The text describes three unique cases where AlP was detected in abdominal subcutaneous fat postmortem, highlighting a previously unreported method for detection amid challenges like decomposition and other interfering substances.
- Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis confirmed AlP presence in both routine viscera and abdominal fat, suggesting that subcutaneous fat can effectively be used for toxicological testing, even in decomposed bodies.
Lethal Self-Administration of Atracurium: A Rarely Reported Case with Review of Literature.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Atracurium besylate, a nondepolarizing muscle relaxant introduced in 1980, is primarily used during surgeries and mechanical ventilation to induce muscle relaxation.
- A case study involves a 34-year-old male nursing staff member who was found dead with an empty syringe containing a lethal dose of atracurium, indicating possible suicide.
- Forensic analysis revealed the presence of laudanosine and atracurium in various biological samples, confirming that he had self-administered the drug before his death.
Abdominal stab wound with an unusual presentation: A case report.
SAGE Open Med Case Rep
August 2024
The forensic literature has described unusual wounds of entry into fatal stab wounds that are rarely found in autopsies. Stab wounds are considered fatal injuries when they occur in vital organs. Many authors have suggested that the description of the wound track helps recreate the crime scene.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn cases of traumatic deaths, accurate assessment of injuries is essential for both legal and medical purposes. This case report compares the findings of post-mortem computed tomography with conventional autopsy methods in assessing abdominal stab wounds. A 34-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds in the abdomen underwent post-mortem examination, including computed tomography imaging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in India prohibits sexual engagement among individuals under 18 years old. However, societal variables also affect many teenagers' consensual sexual activities. Little research has been conducted on the legal ramifications for consenting to sexual action under the POCSO Act.
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