Lifesaving surgical approaches for severe penetrating knife injury to the neck by Anand Shankar Soundararajan, Kesava Phani Krishna

“…This report highlights a unique case involving complex surgical repair of tracheal, esophageal, and vascular injuries following a homicidal assault, emphasizing the challenges and techniques used in managing such severe trauma. …”
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A Case of Attempted Suicide by Cerbera odollam Seed Ingestion by Michelle Bernshteyn, Steven H. Adams, Kunal Gada

“…While the C. odollam plant has multiple practical and ornamental functions, its seeds have traditionally been utilized for suicidal and homicidal purposes in many parts of the world. Physicians should be aware of the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of C. odollam ingestion given the current ease of availability of these seeds in the United States and the increased reports of suicide attempts.…”
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Shifting to Trauma-Informed Care in Inpatient Psychiatry: A Case Study of an Individual with Dissociative PTSD Undergoing EMDR Therapy by Olga Winkler, Lisa Burback, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Jonathan Jin

“…Caring for patients with personality disorders can be challenging due to risks associated with suicidal ideation, homicidal threats, splitting, and acting out with problematic behavior in psychiatric inpatient units. …”
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JUVENILE DELINQUECY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE; THE DYNAMIC DUO by Igbaekemen Goddy Osa

“…Gangs, drug trafficking, prostitution, and youth homicides are other related social and criminal justice problems often linked to adolescent substance abuse. …”
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La Guadeloupe et ses espaces pénitentiaires : quelles discontinuités de l’ordre en outre-mer ? by Marie Redon, Delphine Grancher

“…Guadeloupe is the top-ranked French department in terms of delinquency; 44 homicides of 2013 show a tragic uneasiness in the insular social order. …”
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Determining the Concept and Structure of Forensic Characteristics of Murders Committed in Connection with Domestic Violence by K. А. Shapoval

“…The forensic characteristics of all intentional homicides were taken as the basis. Besides, the author has carried out analysis of the main elements that assisted to distinguish these murders into a separate group, their mandatory features, namely family ties, the place of murder’s commission and the systematic use of domestic violence. …”
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Auditory Hallucinations as a Rare Presentation of Occipital Infarcts by Firas Ido, Reina Badran, Brandon Dmytruk, Zain Kulairi

“…She reported experiencing altered sensorium for one week with suicidal and homicidal command hallucinations. Given the acute onset, brain images were obtained to rule out an organic etiology. …”
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The Noble Suicide: The Case of a Self-Contained Dagger in the Heart and a Literal Raw by Maricla Marrone, Benedetta Pia De Luca, Marco Papalino, Fortunato Pititto, Carlo Angeletti, Roberto Bellacicco, Michela Raino, Giuseppe Pulin, Francesca Tarantino

“…It is statistically more common to find injuries to the heart, lungs, and thoracic vessels in homicides, whereas in suicides there is a higher frequency of vascular injuries to the extremities of the limbs. …”
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Some Peculiarities of the Tactics of Investigative (Search) Actions while Investigating Murders Committed in Relation to Domestic Violence by K. A. Shapoval

“…According to the analysis of investigative and judicial practice during the investigation of murders, investigators do not fully investigate the preconditions that contributed to the crime, family relationships, the psychological state of those involved in the murder, etc. Most homicides are investigated and prosecuted without any evidence of domestic violence. …”
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A Descriptive Study on Common Causes, Treatment and Outcome of Neck Injuries by Hamna Abdu Nazir, Wilson Desai, Reshma Chavan, Sarvesh Azgaonkar

“…Conclusions: Poor socioeconomic status and unemployment negatively impact mental health, leading to homicidal injuries. Resolving societal issues like poverty and drug addiction, implementing government enforcement measures, and improving communication systems can reduce complications and death rates. …”
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Experts Participation in Crime Scene Search while Investigating Murders by A. H. Vuima

“…According to the analysis of investigative and judicial practice of investigating intentional homicides, the author has defined the frequency of involving forensic experts by investigators to crime scene search, where the dead body was found. …”
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Silent witnesses: unveiling the epidemic of femicides in North-west Tshwane, South Africa – a decade of analysis by Yaseen Bismilla, K. K. Hlaise, C. Van Wyk

“…The inclusion criteria comprised female cases at autopsy, with a suspected homicidal manner of death. Excluded were cases classified as suicides, accidents, or natural deaths after further examination. …”
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