Back from the dead

Article Abstract:

The discipline of forensic medicine under successive military governments has nearly perished in Brazil. But it is starting to bounce back, inspired by a remarkable institute near Sao Paulo, where a new center for forensic medicine has been built, wherein forensic pathologist work in partnership with university researchers.

Science & research, Brazil, National Security, Active Military Personnel, Health aspects, Research, Medical jurisprudence, Forensic medicine, Military personnel

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Tissue donations slump after revelations about misuse

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Issues are presented concerning the large decrease which has occurred in the donation of human tissue for research following the revelations of widespread misuse of human remains by certain hospitals in the United Kingdom.

Equipment and supplies, Ethical aspects, Medical research, Autopsy, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Tissue donation

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When the going gets tough

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A profile of David King, the chief scientific adviser to the British government, is presented. In particular issues surrounding the government's response to the foot and mouth disease epidemic are discussed.

United Kingdom, Control, Scientists in government, Government scientists, Foot-and-mouth disease, Foot and mouth disease

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