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Journal of Forensic Sciences | Pathology/Biology

Fatal rupture of hepatic adenomatosis: Autopsy case and review of the literature

Hepatic adenomatosis is a rare disease consisting of multiple adenomas in otherwise‐normal liver parenchyma. Though the discovery of this entity goes back several years, its diagnosis is still challenging in terms of its definition and pathophysiology. Clinically, patients may be...

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Cognitive Bias in Forensic Decisions

Understanding What It Is, Its implications, And What Can Be Done About It

In this short webinar I will present how forensic conclusions can be impacted and distorted by irrelevant contextual information, by reference materials, or even by the context in which information is presented or obtained. I will show how understanding what cognitive bias is and its implication to forensic decisions, is important for identifying such weaknesses and for providing practical ways to mitigate them.

Speaker: Dr. Itiel Dror (Ph.D. Harvard)

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Sudden Cardiac Death in Assault Contexts: Stress as a Contributing Factor and Homicide Qualification Presented

This webinar brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to delve into the multifaceted aspects of SCD related to stress in assault contexts, examining whether the deaths are natural, accidental, or homicidal. This webinar will offer insights into sudden cardiac death related to stress in assault contexts within jurisdictions.

Hind ABOUZAHIR, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor and Forensic Medical Examiner

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Laboratory Safety and Health for Preventing Drug Exposure

Forensic scientists serve an integral role in law enforcement organizations throughout the country. Working in a laboratory poses both well-characterized and novel risks to the health of forensic scientists including those associated with seized drugs. This webinar will discuss how to recognize forensic laboratory hazards and how to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

Presenter: Jennie Cox, Certified Industrial Hygienist
Research Industrial Hygienist
NIOSH, CDC

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