261 results match your criteria: "Religions and the Autopsy"
Monopoly on doubt: Post-mortem examinations in Israel, 1950s-1980s.
Soc Hist Med
August 2024
Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Faculty of Humanities, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.
This article examines the durability of high post-mortem examination rates in Israel between the 1950s-1980s. Previous studies overlooked the issue of medical authority and the social history of autopsy, focusing on policy, technological development, and conflict between science and religion. By contrast, our analysis brings together the medical interest in unlimited research of dead bodies and the power relations between doctors and subaltern groups in Israel.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthical and cultural implications for conducting verbal autopsies in South and Southeast Asia: a qualitative study.
BMJ Glob Health
December 2023
Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Article Synopsis
- Deaths in lower income countries often go unrecorded, making verbal autopsy, a method to determine causes of death through interviews with family members, essential for gathering critical health data.
- A study in Southeast Asia highlighted the importance of understanding local customs and cultural practices surrounding death to ensure emotional sensitivity during interviews.
- Key findings included variations in mourning practices across different demographics, recommendations on timing for interviews, and the necessity for respectful community engagement to facilitate effective data collection.
A novel approach towards identification: A case report and review of literature.
J Forensic Leg Med
November 2023
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 342005, India. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- - The main goal of a medico-legal autopsy is to identify the deceased, which can be complicated by certain physical traits associated with religious practices, such as "Naamaj signs" in Muslims.
- - An elderly male was found dead, and records suggested he was non-Muslim, but the autopsy revealed circumcision, indicating he was Muslim, raising questions about his identity.
- - When deciding on the disposition of a body in cases of religious identification, it's important to consider multiple characteristics rather than relying on just one, to ensure the proper method of disposal.
External challenges for specialists dealing with forensic autopsies.
Med Leg J
October 2023
Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, SRM Medical College & Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur, India.
Article Synopsis
- Forensic medicine specialists in developing countries encounter numerous external challenges, alongside issues like poor infrastructure and limited human resources.
- A study conducted at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, revealed that approximately 20.5% of cases presented these challenges, mainly demands to reduce autopsy procedures or conduct them at inconvenient times.
- The challenges were significantly influenced by factors such as the deceased's age, religion, socioeconomic status, and cause of death, leading to recommendations for minimizing invasive autopsies and adjusting procedures accordingly.
Quantifying microcracks on fractured bone surfaces - Potential use in forensic anthropology.
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater
June 2023
School of Engineering, University of Hull, UK.
Article Synopsis
A Qualitative Assessment of Community Acceptability and Its Determinants in the Implementation of Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling in Children in Quelimane City, Mozambique.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
May 2023
Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça, Maputo, Mozambique.
Article Synopsis
- - The Countrywide Mortality Surveillance for Action project aims to enhance child mortality tracking in Mozambique by improving reporting of vital events and analyzing causes of death using verbal autopsy and Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) techniques.
- - A socio-anthropological study in Quelimane investigated local attitudes toward MITS by engaging healthcare providers, traditional authorities, and community leaders through interviews and discussions to identify factors that could facilitate or hinder acceptance.
- - Key facilitators for MITS acceptance included the desire to know causes of death and the need to alleviate accusations of witchcraft, while barriers involved community mobilization issues, religious disagreements, and traditional beliefs; thus, effective implementation should involve diverse community leaders.
Knowledge and attitudes toward complete diagnostic autopsy and minimally invasive autopsy: A cross-sectional survey in Hanoi, Vietnam.
PLOS Glob Public Health
March 2023
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, HCMC, Vietnam.
Article Synopsis
- Understanding the cause of death (CoD) is crucial for developing health strategies to reduce early mortality, especially in Vietnam where many infectious disease CoD remain unknown.
- The study examined public knowledge and attitudes towards Complete Diagnostic Autopsy (CDA) and Minimally Invasive Autopsy (MIA) using questionnaires distributed to a sample of 394 people mainly under 40 years old from major cities.
- While most respondents were aware of CDA's importance in medicine, they preferred it only for unconfirmed cases due to its invasive nature, and only 22% knew about MIA; socio-cultural barriers may limit CDA's implementation, highlighting the need for further investigation into MIA's acceptance.
Some experiments and remarks regarding the possible formation of blood stains on the Turin Shroud: stains attributed to the crown of thorns, the lance wound and the belt of blood.
Int J Legal Med
January 2024
Institute of Legal Medicine, University Hospital Düsseldorf, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Turin Shroud (TS) is a Christian relic interpreted to be the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth. It exhibits red discolorations that have been interpreted as blood stains and that are the subjects of a highly controversial discussion. We conducted experiments to identify theoretically possible explanations for the stains attributed to the crown of thorns, the lance wound and the belt of blood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerceptions of child death in Jigawa State, Nigeria: a mixed-methods study on how sociocultural nuances shape paediatric mortality reporting.
Glob Health Action
December 2022
Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Background: Vital statistics are critical for effective public health and monitoring progress towards child survival. Nigeria has the highest global under-five mortality rate; however, deaths are often under- or misreported.
Objective: We explored perceptions of child deaths and socio-cultural factors influencing the reporting of child deaths in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Autopsy-related work experience: An important factor affecting knowledge and attitudes of health personnel toward autopsy.
Niger J Clin Pract
August 2022
Department of Pathology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Background: Despite benefits, autopsy rates continue to fall globally. The effects of education, religion, and culture on autopsy rates are well documented.
Aim: This study examines the knowledge and attitudes of health personnel, aiming to identify other factors affecting autopsy rates in our environment.
When the Hijab causes death in workplace…: A case series.
Forensic Sci Int
October 2021
Forensic Medicine Department, University Hospital Taher Sfar, Mahdia, Tunisia.
In eastern countries, Muslim females wear the Hijab, all the time, conforming to a moral standard of modesty and privacy. Worn in workplaces, the Hijab can causes accidents leading to death. In this context, we report three fatal work accidents related to the Hijab.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerceptions of family, community and religious leaders and acceptability for minimal invasive tissue sampling to identify the cause of death in under-five deaths and stillbirths in North India: a qualitative study.
Reprod Health
August 2021
Department of Pediatrics, Safdarjung Hospital and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, 110029, India.
Article Synopsis
- Minimal invasive tissue sampling (MITS) is being considered as an alternative to complete diagnostic autopsy (CDA) for determining the cause of death due to factors like feasibility and community acceptance.
- A qualitative study at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi involved interviews and focus groups with parents of deceased children, community members, and religious leaders to gauge perceptions on MITS.
- Findings showed strong acceptance of MITS, with key factors influencing this acceptance being the desire for knowledge about the cause of death, trust in healthcare, and alignment with cultural and religious beliefs.
Lack of biological mortality bias in the timing of dental formation in contemporary children: Implications for the study of past populations.
Am J Phys Anthropol
April 2021
Department of Archaeology and Centre for Forensic Research, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the concept of biological mortality bias, which suggests that individuals who die (non-survivors) may differ biologically from those who survive, potentially skewing bioarchaeological findings, especially for juvenile populations.
- Using CT scans of 206 children under 12 from the U.S. and Australia, the researchers examined dental development to test for signs of this bias by comparing children who died from natural causes (non-survivors) to those who died from accidents (survivors).
- The findings showed no significant delays in dental development between survivors and non-survivors, which increases confidence in age estimates and skeletal growth studies for juveniles, but suggests further investigation into long bone growth is needed to fully understand
Wife murder: Female baby a risk factor.
Med Leg J
December 2020
Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
Article Synopsis
- - The text discusses the lack of research on a specific type of crime due to the varied nature and numerous sub-types of offenders involved.
- - It details a unique case where a husband, who was unemployed, committed the murder of his wife using multiple methods, which were revealed during the autopsy.
- - The text introduces the idea that the birth of a female child might be a previously unreported risk factor in such complex cases.
[José Ignacio Bartolache y Díaz de Posada: his contributions to medicine].
Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc
December 2019
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Área Académica de Historia y Antropología. Pachuca, Hidalgo, México.
Article Synopsis
- In 18th century New Spain, the close relationship between religion and science impeded scientific advancement, with educational institutions dominated by conservatism and scholasticism.
- Amid this, creole scientists like Dr. José Ignacio Bartolache y Díaz de Posada emerged, advocating innovative ideas in medicine and pharmacy, despite facing backlash from religious authorities.
- Dr. Bartolache championed human dissections for medical education, published the continent's first medical magazine, and promoted equal access to education and medical care for women, reflecting his progressive and humanistic approach.
"If You Have No Money, You Might Die": A Qualitative Study of Sociocultural and Health System Barriers to Care for Decedent Febrile Inpatients in Northern Tanzania.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
July 2020
1Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
Article Synopsis
- * Interviews with 20 family members revealed significant barriers to healthcare access, including insufficient local medical capabilities, transportation issues, and costs, while access to social networks and proactive family engagement were identified as facilitators.
- * The study highlights the need for better investment in local health facilities and calls for further research into how social capital influences healthcare access in low- and middle-income contexts.
Super large cardiac hemangioma in right atrium and inferior vena cava: case report.
J Cardiothorac Surg
November 2019
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Doctor, Clinica Avidanti, Av. 19 #10 315, Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia.
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac hemangiomas are rare tumors of the heart, often found postmortem, and can lead to severe symptoms or sudden death.
- A 48-year-old female patient experienced recurrent fainting episodes, leading to the discovery of a large 280×35 mm hemangioma in her heart, which posed a significant health risk.
- Successful surgical removal of the tumor was performed with no complications, highlighting the variable clinical progression of cardiac hemangiomas and the importance of timely intervention.
Religion, Culture, and Autopsy: A Survey With Muslim Religious Officials.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol
December 2019
Department of Forensic Medicine, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the views of religious officials in Kahramanmaras regarding autopsies, revealing that 79% believe they are acceptable in Islam, while some are unaware of their appropriateness.
- - Participants scored an average of 7.45 out of 10 on their knowledge about autopsies, indicating a generally positive understanding but mixed attitudes.
- - A significant 83.3% of religious officials felt it was important to educate the public about autopsies, highlighting that negative perceptions often arise from a lack of knowledge and cultural traditions.