2015
Bicyclist Fatalities in New York City
Jarvis H, Gill J. Bicyclist Fatalities in New York City. Academic Forensic Pathology 2015, 5: 667-675. DOI: 10.23907/2015.071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverwhelming male predominanceDeath certificate databaseCause of deathBicyclist fatalitiesManner of deathPublic health considerationsBlunt injuryBlunt traumaMale predominanceAutopsy findingsMale bicyclistsEthanol intoxicationPostmortem examinationSurvival intervalEpidemiological patternsNew York CityToxicological resultsHigher numberDeathBody regionsMost fatalitiesHealth considerationsToxicological analysisYork CityFatalities
2014
Adverse medical complications: an under-reported contributory cause of death in New York City
Gill J, Ely S, Toriello A, Hirsch C. Adverse medical complications: an under-reported contributory cause of death in New York City. Public Health 2014, 128: 325-331. PMID: 24679413, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2013.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew York City BureauAdverse medical eventsTherapeutic complicationsManner of deathMedical eventsVital statisticsCause of deathTimes more deathsDeath Certification SystemMedical Examiner's OfficeMedical examiner recordsSurgical complicationsRetrospective reviewAppropriate therapyPredictable complicationsDeath certificatesSurgical careComplicationsPreventative strategiesMore deathsMedical interventionsNew York CityContributory causeDeathHealthcare facilitiesThe syndrome of excited delirium
Gill J. The syndrome of excited delirium. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2014, 10: 223-228. PMID: 24526411, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-014-9530-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsphyxiaAutopsyConducted Energy Weapon InjuriesDeliriumDiagnosis, DifferentialDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsForensic MedicineHumansIrritantsOmega-ChloroacetophenonePhysical ExertionProfessional RolePsychomotor AgitationPsychotic DisordersRestraint, PhysicalStress, PhysiologicalSubstance-Related DisordersSyndromeWounds and InjuriesConceptsExcited delirium syndromeExcited deliriumBlunt traumaNatural diseaseNeck compressionPotential causesLife-threatening conditionCause of deathMedical examiner/coronerMechanism of deathMultiple potential causesDelirium syndromeAutopsy findingsDrug intoxicationPsychiatric illnessDeliriumFatal instancesPathologist's roleSyndromeDeathDiseaseCauseTraumaForensic pathologist’s roleVariety of factors
2013
Homicidal Neck Compression of Females: Autopsy and Sexual Assault Findings
Gill J, Cavalli D, Ely S, Stahl-Herz J. Homicidal Neck Compression of Females: Autopsy and Sexual Assault Findings. Academic Forensic Pathology 2013, 3: 454-457. DOI: 10.23907/2013.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCause of deathNeck compressionExternal injuriesThyroid cartilage fractureSoft tissue injuriesMajority of deathsInternal examinationExternal neck injuryMedical examiner recordsCartilage fractureTissue injuryNeck injuriesThyroid cartilageInjuryPetechiaeSoft tissueDeathNeckDecedentsEyes/faceAsphyxiaCauseFemale homicidesExaminationSexual assault
2012
Fatal Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Antipsychotic Medication
Ely S, Neitzel A, Gill J. Fatal Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Antipsychotic Medication. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2012, 58: 398-403. PMID: 23278567, DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.12044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFatal diabetic ketoacidosisDiabetic ketoacidosisAntipsychotic medicationSecond-generation antipsychotic medicationsNew-onset diabetesGeneration antipsychotic medicationsAtypical antipsychotic medicationsCause of deathCertain antipsychotic medicationsMedical examiner recordsInitial presentationMajor depressionOnset diabetesDeath certificatesPsychiatric disordersMedicationsPsychiatric patientsDeathInvestigators' reportsToxicology dataKetoacidosisHyperglycemiaSchizophreniaImmediate causeCauseToddler Fatalities: The Terrible Twos
Gill J, Vincent G, Morotti R. Toddler Fatalities: The Terrible Twos. Academic Forensic Pathology 2012, 2: 332-337. DOI: 10.23907/2012.051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChief Medical ExaminerDifferential diagnosisMedical examinersNew York City OfficeDeath certificate dataCause of deathMedical examiner/coronerYears of ageThorough histologic examinationAsphyxial mechanismsSeizure disorderTherapeutic complicationsUndetermined causeChildhood deathsHistologic examinationCertificate dataToxin ingestionAccidental injuryUndetermined deathsDeathDiagnosisCoronersExaminersYear periodAgeClassical Mistakes in Forensic Toxicology Made by Forensic Pathologists
Gill J, Stajíc M. Classical Mistakes in Forensic Toxicology Made by Forensic Pathologists. Academic Forensic Pathology 2012, 2: 228-234. DOI: 10.23907/2012.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedical historyForensic pathologistsCause of deathAppropriate clinical informationDecedent's medical historyThorough toxicological analysisPathologic contributionToxicologic resultsAutopsy findingsToxicology resultsDeath certificatesClinical informationDeath investigationDrug concentrationsForensic toxicologistsPathologistsDeathToxicology analysisAnalytical toxicologyToxicological analysisToxicologyToxicologistsForensic toxicologyReliability of Postmortem Fentanyl Concentrations in Determining the Cause of Death
Gill J, Lin P, Nelson L. Reliability of Postmortem Fentanyl Concentrations in Determining the Cause of Death. Journal Of Medical Toxicology 2012, 9: 34-41. PMID: 22890811, PMCID: PMC3576505, DOI: 10.1007/s13181-012-0253-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostmortem fentanyl concentrationsFentanyl concentrationsBlood concentrationsPostmortem concentrationsFentanyl blood concentrationsPostmortem toxicology analysisBody mass indexSubstance Abuse DeathsFentanyl transdermal patchCause of deathMedical examiner/coronerMulti-drug intoxicationsMedical examiner reportsMarked painManner of deathIntoxication deathsMass indexTherapeutic complicationsToxicology resultsPostmortem releaseAdipose tissueFentanylSignificant depotH doseSubstance abuse
2011
What is Sudden Cardiac Death?
Gill J, Lange R, Azar O. What is Sudden Cardiac Death? Academic Forensic Pathology 2011, 1: 176-186. DOI: 10.23907/2011.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiac channel mutationsCriminal actsNatural sudden deathForensic pathologistsAutopsy-negativeSudden cardiac deathStructural divisionsCoronary thrombosesSudden unexplained deathCardiac deathHeart diseaseHomicideActCardiac diseaseAltercationUnexplained deathCongenital coronary artery anomaliesSudden deathCause of sudden cardiac deathCause of deathCoronary artery anomaliesSudden cardiac arrestAtherosclerotic coronary diseaseIschemic heart diseaseYoung athletesHomicide by Asthma
Gill J, McCubbin K, Landi K. Homicide by Asthma. Academic Forensic Pathology 2011, 1: 122-127. DOI: 10.23907/2011.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute exacerbationManner of deathBronchial asthmaCause of deathMedical examiner/coronerMedical examiner/coroner officesUnited States populationToxicologic findingsAsthmaNatural diseaseSuch deathsExacerbationCommon diseaseEmotional stressCoroner's officeDeathDiseaseNational InstituteCauseDecedent’s historyFatalitiesOutside stressorsProximate causeHistologicStates populationHomicides of Pregnant Women
Lin P, Gill J. Homicides of Pregnant Women. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2011, 32: 161-163. PMID: 20216305, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181d3dc3b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGestational ageGunshot woundsCause of deathChief Medical ExaminerPostpartum womenPregnant womenLeading causeCertification of deathAsphyxial deathsNew York City OfficeLethal injuryHomicidal injuryDeathForensic pathologistsWeeksMedical examinersInfantsInjuryAgeWomenCurrent husbandWoundsCurrent boyfriendCauseStab
2009
Natural, Unexpected Deaths: Reliability of a Presumptive Diagnosis*
Gill J, Scordi‐Bello I. Natural, Unexpected Deaths: Reliability of a Presumptive Diagnosis*. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 55: 77-81. PMID: 20002277, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01227.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubway Train‐Related Fatalities in New York City: Accident versus Suicide*
Lin P, Gill J. Subway Train‐Related Fatalities in New York City: Accident versus Suicide*. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 54: 1414-1418. PMID: 19804531, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01165.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidentsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overAntidepressive AgentsBenzodiazepinesCentral Nervous System DepressantsCocaineDeath CertificatesElectric InjuriesEthanolFemaleForensic MedicineHomicideHumansMaleMental DisordersMethadoneMiddle AgedNarcoticsNew York CityRacial GroupsRailroadsSex DistributionSubstance Abuse DetectionSuicideWounds and InjuriesYoung AdultFatal head injury in children younger than 2 years in New York City and an overview of the shaken baby syndrome.
Gill JR, Goldfeder LB, Armbrustmacher V, Coleman A, Mena H, Hirsch CS. Fatal head injury in children younger than 2 years in New York City and an overview of the shaken baby syndrome. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2009, 133: 619-27. PMID: 19391663, DOI: 10.5858/133.4.619.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCause of deathHead injuryAutopsy findingsBaby syndromeHead injury deathsAccidental head injuryPediatric head injuryShaken baby syndromeFatal head injuriesSpecific autopsy findingsBlunt impact injuriesRemote injuryUndetermined causeLarge cohortImpact injuryInjuryUndetermined deathsHomicidal injuryAccidental deathDeathInvestigators' reportsForensic pathologistsSyndromeCauseChildren
2006
Use of “Therapeutic Complication” as a Manner of Death
Gill JR, Goldfeder LB, Hirsch CS. Use of “Therapeutic Complication” as a Manner of Death. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2006, 51: 1127-1133. PMID: 17018093, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2006.00222.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsCause of DeathChildChild, PreschoolComorbidityFemaleForensic MedicineHospitalizationHumansIatrogenic DiseaseInfantInfant, NewbornIntraoperative ComplicationsMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityPostoperative ComplicationsPulmonary EmbolismRenal DialysisSurgical Procedures, OperativeConceptsTherapeutic complicationsCause of deathManner of deathEmergency surgery/proceduresAppropriate medical therapySurgery/procedureTypes of complicationsLife-threatening injuriesAnalysis of deathsChief Medical ExaminerPublic health purposesInitiating injuryMedication complicationsPulmonary emboliMedical therapyPostoperative infectionMedical complicationsPredictable complicationsDeath certificatesComplicationsMedical providersTC deathNatural diseaseCare informationDeath
2004
Traumatic Asphyxial Deaths Due to an Uncontrolled Crowd
Gill J, Landi K. Traumatic Asphyxial Deaths Due to an Uncontrolled Crowd. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2004, 25: 358-361. PMID: 15577530, DOI: 10.1097/01.paf.0000147316.62883.8b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Ten years of "body packers" in New York City: 50 deaths.
Gill J, Graham S. Ten years of "body packers" in New York City: 50 deaths. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 843-6. PMID: 12136995, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15469j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute intoxicationMajority of deathsCause of deathCocaine deathsBowel perforationManner of deathHypertensive diseaseNew York CityIntracerebral hemorrhageDrug packetsBody packersGastrointestinal tractGunshot woundsMarked predominanceDeathYork CityCocaineOpiatesDecedentsIntoxicationHemorrhageYearsDiseasePerforationTractSharp injury fatalities in New York City.
Gill J, Catanese C. Sharp injury fatalities in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 554-7. PMID: 12051335, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15295j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle stab woundSharps injuriesStab woundsCause of deathEpidemiological profileFemoral arteryInjury fatalitiesToxicology resultsGreat vesselsCase recordsAbdominal organsAnterior thoraxSuicide groupDefense woundsNew York CityInjuryIncised woundsDeathWoundsIllicit drugsSuicideYork CityFatalitiesArterySuicide notesBodies found in the waterways of New York City.
Lucas J, Goldfeder L, Gill J. Bodies found in the waterways of New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 137-41. PMID: 12064641, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15214j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEcstasy (MDMA) deaths in New York City: a case series and review of the literature.
Gill J, Hayes J, deSouza I, Marker E, Stajic M. Ecstasy (MDMA) deaths in New York City: a case series and review of the literature. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 121-6. PMID: 12064638, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15211j.Peer-Reviewed Original Research