Manfred Oehmichen Livres

Noch Jahre nach dem Verlust der Weichteile ermöglicht der Knochen individuelle Zuordnungen, z. B. zur Spezies, zum Lebensalter, zur Ernährung oder Liegezeit. Sogar DNA-Zuordnung und Weichteilrekonstruktion sind möglich, darüber hinaus die Beurteilung der Traumatologie. Angesichts zunehmender grenzüberschreitender Migrationsbewegungen gewinnt die Untersuchung von Asylanten und Straftätern mehr und mehr an Bedeutung. Steigende Gutachtenzahlen im deutschsprachigen Raum belegen die Notwendigkeit, Qualitätsrichtlinien für die Gutachtenerstattung zu erarbeiten und geplante Forschungsaktivitäten auch international zu koordinieren. Dieses Buch soll einen Ansatz für die Gründung einer solchen Arbeitsgruppe darstellen.

Inhalt: - Vorwort - Autoren - „Hyperthermie“, „Brand“ und „Kohlenmonoxid“ im rechtsmedizinischen Aufgabenspektrum I. HISTORISCHE, PSYCHISCHE UND BIOMEDIZINISCHE GRUNDLAGEN - Das Feuer als kosmisches Element und kulturelles Phänomen - Psychiatrische Erkrankungen und Abnormitäten bei Brandstiftern - Physiologische Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Wärmeabwehr - Pathophysiologie von hyperthermischen Hirnverletzungen - Aktuelle Konzepte, molekulare Mechanismen und pharmakologische Strategien - Suizidale Selbstverbrennung II. TECHNISCHE UND PHYSIKALISCHE ANALYTIK - Thermische Wirkungen von Bränden auf Menschen und Objekte - Physikalische Grundlagen, Forschungsergebnisse und Schutzmaßnahmen - Computersimulation der Brandentwicklung - Brandursachenforschung - Methodik und Untersuchungsverfahren III. FORENSISCHE PATHOLOGIE UND THANATOLOGIE - Tod durch thermische Einwirkung - Veränderungen durch Mündungsfeuer - Todesfälle durch Verbrühung und Inhalationstrauma, insbesondere bei Kindesmisshandlungen - Drogenmissbrauch und unklare Hyperthermien - Kurzzeitige Hitzeeinwirkung auf Haare - Befunde bei Verbrennungen IV. RAUCHGAS-INTOXIKATION - Großbrand auf dem Düsseldorfer Flughafen - Intoxikation durch Brandrauch - Carboxyhemoglobin- und Cyanidkonzentrationen bei Brandopfern - FTIR-Spektrophotometrie zur CO-Hb-Bestimmung V. ÄRZTLICHE UND MEDIZINISCHE ASPEKTE - Behandlung schwerbrandverletzter Personen - Endogene Verbrennung durch Defibrillation

Terrorism - An Introduction The Problem of a Comprehensive Detailed Definition of Terrorism Terrorism: Causes and Actual Dangers from Juridical and Criminological Perspectives Criminology and Psychology of Terrorism Nuclear, Radiological, Biological, Chemical and Cyber Attacks as Terrorist Threats? A Review Bioterrorism - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow A Threat from Bioterrorism? A Microbiologist's Point of View DFP and Lost (Sulfur Mostard) in Forensic Toxicology Sarin Poisoning Diagnosis in the Tokyo Subway Impact of Terrorism on Medical Examiner Operations Terrorist Attacks in Spain (11.03.2004) and the Islamic Terrorist Scenario Germany and the Threat from Terrorism: Current Situation and Antiterrorism Policies Location, Situation and Tasks of Forensic Medicine in Cases of Terror Acts in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Medical Actions in Incidents of Mass Causalities and Catastrophes Terror and Terror Prevention - Search by X-Rays Emergency Service Concepts in the Event of Terroristic NBC-Attacks

The present volume deals with specific aspects of neuropathology for forensic and clinical neuropathologists, with particular emphasis on their relevance to everyday practice. Each chapter includes an overview of the literature as well as specific references and features a wealth of figures, graphs, and tables.

The human body is extremely poor at adapting to external weather conditions, being able to adjust body temperatures only within a range of 35°C to 42°C. Changes in body temperature above or below these limits can be fatal. The problems associated with hypothermia are encountered by a wide spectrum of medical disciplines. This volume presents talks delivered at an interdisciplinary workshop on Hypothermia that took place in December of 2002. Each contributor addresses a particular aspect of hypothermia as viewed from the perspective of his or her particular field. The contributions are up-to-date and enlightening. From the perspective of the forensic medicine, the following questions are addressed: How long and under what conditions can hypothermia be survived? How can the forensic pathologist differentiate algor mortis from hypothermia-related asystole at autopsy? In cases of hypothermia-related asystole, when is resuscitation still warranted or even absolutely indicated? When can death from hypothermia be diagnosed, what signs should the forensic pathologist look for at autopsy, and what signs constitute reliable confirmation of hypothermia as the cause of death? What influence does ambient temperature have on bodily processes, e. g. on metabolism or on cellular reactions at the borders of wound (estimation of wound age)? From the general medical point of view numerous other questions need to be addressed.

The theme of aging is critically important, as evidenced by the discussions surrounding the demographic challenges faced by industrialized nations. The aging population presents significant social and economic issues that will impact current and future generations. Professionals across various fields, including academia, will inevitably confront these challenges. To provide insight into recent developments, the Editors gathered esteemed national and international scientists to share their experiences addressing the complexities of aging societies. A key inquiry focused on how individuals can age while maintaining mental, emotional, and physical functions. The discussions aimed to explore ways to enhance the quality of life for the elderly. While not exhaustive, this volume addresses a wide array of contemporary issues related to aging. Topics include the anthropology of aging, molecular biological mechanisms, the chemistry of aging, immunology, neuropathology, and forensic aspects. Emphasis is placed on the biological-medical and criminological dimensions of aging. Most contributions stem from presentations at the 1st Kiel-Lübeck Workshop of Legal Medicine held in December 2000, reflecting a diverse range of perspectives on the challenges posed by an aging population.

- Forensic Neuropathological Aspects of Cerebral Anoxia/Ischemia and Hypoxia/Hypoxemia - Pure Hypoxic and Ischemic Brain Insults - Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury of the Perinatal Brain and Neuronal Rescue - Injury-Determining Factors and Cellular Mechanisms for Ischemic Damage in the Brain - Vulnerability of Dendrites and Nerve Cell Bodies in Cerebral Ischemia - Brain Edema and Leukocyte-Endothelial Interactions in Cerebral Ischemia - Astrocytic Subtypes and the Gliiotic Response - Stress Protein Inductions in Cerebral Ischemia - Brain Ischemia and Expression of TGF-ß - Pathophysiology of Brain Resuscitation after Cardiac Arrest - The Effects of Global Cerebral Ischemia and Ischemic Preconditioning on the Microglia, Astrocytes and Neurons - Cerebellar Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Associated with Survival of Prolonged Ischemia

This comprehensive work delves into various aspects of neurotraumatology and its implications in forensic pathology. It covers biomechanical factors related to head trauma, including modeling and injury mechanisms, and explores the mechanical perspectives of impact traumatic brain injury. The text discusses unique types of contrecoup injuries and the origins of brain stem hemorrhages, alongside the regulation of gene expression related to neuronal apoptosis following traumatic brain injury. It examines cytokine gene transcription profiles in contused spinal cord and genomic responses to brain injury, highlighting potential therapeutic interventions. The role of apolipoprotein E in head injury and its connection to Alzheimer-type pathology is also analyzed. The pathogenesis of axonal injury in both animal and human brains is addressed, along with the lesions affecting axons and dendrites in spinal cord trauma. The incidence and biomechanics of axonal injury in forensic neuropathology are detailed, as well as the processes of de- and regeneration after traumatic and ischemic nerve lesions. Additionally, the text discusses microglial responses as pathology sensors in the CNS, staging of CNS white matter lesions, and gene expression changes following axotomy. It also investigates cell swelling effects from alcohol in neural trauma and the mechanisms behind mass effects in cerebral contusion, concluding with insights into biomechan