The noxious potential of metallurgical tailings from the Ag/Pb/Zn/Cu mining district of Sta. María de la Paz (Mexico) is ascertained via the chemical characterization of slag material. Batch experiments using various extraction solutions (e.g. natural rainwater, water rich in humic substances, ammonium nitrate solution) revealed information on the dissolution behaviour of the elements Fe, Mn, N...

The goal of the Robotic Antarctic Meteorite Search is to enable discovery of meteorites in Antarctica by a mobile robot. The extreme environment makes it one of the best places to find meteorites, but one of the worst places for humans to work. The meteorite-finding robot will traverse an ice field in a pattern designed to cover the area completely, stopping to investigate potential meteorites ...

case was that of a soldier, private W. Scottish Rifles, who fell from a height of nearly 30 ft. at about 8-30 p. m. oil the 18th instant, while under the influence of liquor; he died of syncope, about five hours after receiving the injury. On admission to liospitiil at about 9 o'clock, the chief symptoms were those of collapse; but he complained mostly of his left thigh. No marks were visible s...

The following ease occurred at Mliow in September 18G5. Apart from its interost in a medical point of view, it also possesses considerable interest legally in the determination of f bo^Y fur an external bruise, produced by a fall or blow, would ( cauee the extensive apoplectic clot found after deatli^ For it is to be noted that the deceased was seen alire in company with three European soldiers...

In most crimes where bite marks are discovered, photographic accuracy is crucial to the investigative process since in many instances the bite mark(s) may be the only evidence linking a particular suspect to the crime. Therefore, the rationale for employing superior photographic principles is mandatory for the investigation team. This paper will discuss current standards, best practice, and arm...

BACKGROUND Obese patients are known to have more chronic medical conditions. OBJECTIVE To compare the frequency of encounter for episodes of the 10 most common illnesses in general practice between obese and non-overweight patients. METHODS Data were derived from the Continuous Morbidity Registration, containing data from four general practices in and around Nijmegen (The Netherlands). In t...

OBJECTIVE To develop guidelines for performing an initial skeletal survey (SS) for children <24 months of age presenting with bruising in the hospital setting, combining available evidence with expert opinion. METHODS Applying the Rand/UCLA Appropriateness Method, a multispecialty panel of 10 experts relied on evidence from the literature and their own clinical expertise in rating the appropr...

AIM To obtain a prevalence rate and determine the distribution of accidental bruising in babies. METHODS 177 babies aged 6-12 months were examined naked to look for bruises. They were seen in health visitor hearing test clinics and child health surveillance clinics. The site, size, shape, and colour of bruises were recorded on a skin map, and the parent's explanation noted. Any other injury w...