Old Issues and New Challenges in Elucidating Fatal and Non-Fatal Intoxications: The Integrated Role of Forensic Toxicology and Pathology
Special Issue Editors
Interests: forensic toxicology; data acquisition; gender differences; proteomics; post-mortem analysis; drug abuse; psychoactive substances
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Interests: drug abuse; data acquisition; gender differences; proteomics; post-mortem analysis; drug abuse; psychoactive substances
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thanatology represents the core of forensic toxicological and pathological activity, with both disciplines required to collaborate effectively in elucidating the exact cause of death. Despite the growing body of literature, unresolved "old" issues and new challenges continue to complicate case resolution. Difficulties in accurately detecting and interpreting toxicological data in alleged intoxications, clarifying any impairments at the time of death and their causal or contributory roles in circumstances of death, intoxication, or pharmacological abuse/misuse, as well as the increasing evidence of pediatric exposure to medications and occupational hazards, are just a few examples of issues still under debate. Moreover, there is a need to explore how forensic activities can benefit from the rising use of new AI tools.
The integration of forensic toxicology and forensic pathology is deemed necessary not only to clarify the "real" role that chemicals play in both fatal and non-fatal intoxications but also to ensure the correct legal classification of offenses and their investigation.
The aim of this Special Issue is to enhance our understanding of the current scenario by providing opportunities for deeper reflection on the topic, grounded in real case experiences and discussions.
Prof. Dr. Maria Pieri
Dr. Pascale Basilicata
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forensic toxicology
- forensic pathology
- intoxications
- AI tools
- pediatric/occupational exposure
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