The development and validation of an ABL835 FLEX Blood Gas Analyser method for the quantitation of glucose, lactate, and electrolytes in post-mortem vitreous humour by Van Vuuren, Andrew

“…As such, VH has frequently been described as the specimen of choice in biochemical forensic investigations to identify potential ante-mortem conditions and to estimate the post-mortem interval. …”
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Comparison of sars-cov-2 rapid tests and formal serological testing on deceased persons in Cape Town Metro by Carlisle, Tayna

“…This pilot study aimed to explore the use of the Sure Screen COVID- 19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette in a deceased population, and to compare it to the gold- standard antibody tests in South Africa, to determine the most suitable form of antibody testing for post-mortem samples. …”
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Post-mortem Lodox® as a potential substitute for histologic confirmation of pneumonia in sudden infant death investigation by Cook, Tracy Leanne

“…Background: Lodox®, low dose digital x-rays, may be used as a cost-effective screening tool in developing countries for the post-mortem diagnosis of pneumonia in the medicolegal investigation of sudden unexpected infant death, avoiding the need to perform an internal examination. …”
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Confirmation of cardiomegaly from the cardiothoracic ratio post-mortem Lodox® imaging by Hofler, Rosemarie Ursula

“…In post-mortem forensic radiology the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) is seen as the most reliable and easiest method for the detection of an enlarged heart, where the maximum transverse diameter of the heart is divided by the maximum transverse diameter of the internal thoracic cage and if the result is greater than or equal to the 50 % threshold, the heart is deemed to be enlarged. …”
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Development of PCR-based methods for detection of African lyssaviruses

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The effect of clothing and carrion biomass load on decomposition and scavenging in a forensically significant thicketed habitat in Cape Town, South Africa by Jan Spies, Maximilian

“…Estimating the post-mortem interval is important to help identify the deceased in forensic death investigations and requires biogeographically specific knowledge of the rate of decay. …”
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Examining external morphological characteristics of Lucilia sericata pupae for age estimation in medico-legal investigations by Alberts, Lisa

“…A crucial part of any medico-legal investigation is estimating the time that has elapsed since death, otherwise known as the post-mortem interval (PMI). The age of the oldest insects can provide the most precise estimation of the PMI. …”
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Investigating the current scope and potential of forensic entomology in decomposition cases at Salt River Mortuary, Cape Town, South Africa by Laubscher, Tyrian

“…With prolonged time since death and increased decomposition, entomological evidence becomes increasingly important in the estimation of minimum post-mortem interval. Currently no standard protocol exists for the handling of entomological evidence by SRM personnel and there is a lack of information about the issues that may impact the handling of these death scenes and associated entomological evidence. …”
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A critical evaluation of the causes of carcass condemnations in a South African cattle abattoir

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Post mortem genetic determination of age and sex of unidentifiable remains admitted to the Pretoria Medico-Legal Laboratory

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Sensitivity and specificity of rRT-PCR, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry for the detection of rift valley fever virus in naturally-infected cattle and sheep

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Toxicological Findings in Fatal Road Traffic Accidents in Cape Town: A Pilot Study by Shongwe, Nondumiso Khetsiwe Ntombi

“…Methods: A systematic review was first performed to investigate the prevalence of drugs in internationally reported RTA fatalities. For the prospective study, post-mortem specimens including blood, vitreous humor, urine and bile were collected from cases in which next-of-kin consent was obtained. …”
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The effects of dietary lipids and antioxidants on growth performance, meat quality and moisture loss of the South African abalone, Haliotis Midae by Rousseau, Le-daan Rheeder

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Mechanisms by which lumpy skin disease virus is shed in semen of artificially infected bulls

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Decomposition patterns of buried remains in the Central Highveld region of South Africa

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Meat quality characteristics of the plains zebra (Equus quagga) by Henn, Angelique

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A risk assessment for the export of fresh beef products after an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the free zone of South Africa

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Evaluation of cross protection by an attenuated African swine fever virus isolate against heterologous challenge

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Investigation of the N-terminal interactions of cardiac myosin-binding protein C (cMyBPC) under defined phosphorylation states by Ramburan, A.

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The impact of developmental stress on the functioning and vulnerability of CNS neurons by Pienaar, Ilse-Sanet

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