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Pharmacogenetics and Forensic Toxicology: A New Step towards a Multidisciplinary Approach

2021

Pharmacogenetics analyzes the individual behavior of DNA genes after the administration of a drug. Pharmacogenetic research has been implemented in recent years thanks to the improvement in genome sequencing techniques and molecular genetics. In addition to medical purposes, pharmacogenetics can constitute an important tool for clarifying the interpretation of toxicological data in post-mortem examinations, sometimes crucial for determining the cause and modality of death. The purpose of this systematic literature review is not only to raise awareness among the forensic community concerning pharmacogenetics, but also to provide a workflow for forensic toxicologists to follow in cases of unk…

Drugmedicine.medical_specialtyHealth Toxicology and Mutagenesismedia_common.quotation_subjectdrug-related deathMedical malpracticeTP1-1185ToxicologyPharmacogenetic StudySudden deathMolecular autopsySettore MED/43 - Medicina LegaleSettore BIO/10 - BiochimicamedicineDrug-related deathforensic toxicologyIntensive care medicinemedia_commonpharmacogeneticsMultidisciplinary approachChemical Health and Safetybusiness.industryChemical technologyForensic toxicologyForensic toxicologySystematic reviewPharmacogeneticsmolecular autopsypharmacogeneticmultidisciplinary approachSettore BIO/14 - FarmacologiaSystematic ReviewbusinessPharmacogeneticsMethadonemedicine.drug
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A Forensic Diagnostic Algorithm for Drug-Related Deaths: A Case Series

2022

The best evidence provided in the literature worldwide suggests the importance of harmonizing the investigation in drug-related fatalities. In this study, the application of a multidisciplinary approach in eight cases of drug-related deaths is presented. Although death scene findings could be highly suggestive of drug intoxication, external examination and toxicological screening test alone are insufficient. There are several variables, and it is not always easy to give the proper interpretation of the drug detection. A complete autopsy is necessary to correctly complete organ and tissues sampling for further histological and toxicological studies and obtain body fluids. The use of peripher…

drug intoxication diagnosisdrug-related deaths; forensic diagnosis; diagnostic algorithm; drug intoxication diagnosisChemical Health and SafetySettore MED/43 - Medicina LegaleHealth Toxicology and Mutagenesisdrug-related deathSettore BIO/14 - FarmacologiaSettore MED/05 - Patologia Clinicaforensic diagnosiToxicologydiagnostic algorithmToxics
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L’autoesposizione a pericolo fra colpa in ambiti illeciti e autoresponsabilità: il caso delle morti da assunzione di stupefacenti

2020

La rilevanza dell'autoresponsabilità della vittima viene considerato in relazione al caso della morte del consumatore di droghe. Si tratta di un una problematica ampiamente esaminata nella giurisprudenza tedesca e in quella italiana, con differenti esiti sulle norme applicabili nei due sitemi penali e ulteriori conseguenze dogmatiche sulla teoria generale della responsabilità penale colposa. The relevance of the victim's self-responsibility is considered in relation to the case of the death of the drug user. This issue has been extensively examined in German and Italian jurisprudence, with different outcomes on the applicable rules in the two criminal systems and further dogmatic consequenc…

morti da stupefacenti - autodeterminazione della vittima - colpa da rischio illecitodrug-related deaths - victim's self-determination - negligence from illegal and risky activitiesSettore IUS/17 - Diritto Penale
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