2021
Improvements in Toxicology Testing to Identify Fentanyl Analogs and Other Novel Synthetic Opioids in Fatal Drug Overdoses, Connecticut, January 2016–June 2019
Clinton HA, Thangada S, Gill JR, Mirizzi A, Logan SB. Improvements in Toxicology Testing to Identify Fentanyl Analogs and Other Novel Synthetic Opioids in Fatal Drug Overdoses, Connecticut, January 2016–June 2019. Public Health Reports 2021, 136: 80s-86s. PMID: 34726973, PMCID: PMC8573780, DOI: 10.1177/00333549211042829.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug overdose deathsOverdose deathsFatal drug overdosesToxicology testingDrug overdosesSynthetic opioidsFentanyl analogsNovel syntheticChief Medical ExaminerNovel synthetic opioidsToxicology resultsConnecticut OfficeTesting panelsStudy periodDeathOpioidsMedical examinersOverdosesToxicology laboratoriesToxicologyTotal occurrenceTestingYearsPrevalence
2018
U.S. Medical Examiner/Coroner capability to handle highly infectious decedents
Le AB, Brooks EG, McNulty LA, Gill JR, Herstein JJ, Rios J, Patlovich SJ, Jelden KC, Schmid KK, Lowe JJ, Gibbs SG. U.S. Medical Examiner/Coroner capability to handle highly infectious decedents. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2018, 15: 31-40. PMID: 30402743, PMCID: PMC7090777, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-018-0043-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsME/COverall response rateElectronic surveyMedical examinersEvidence-based informationPersonal protective equipmentME/CsPersonal protective equipment selectionHalf of respondentsUnexpected deathResponse rateInfectious diseasesProtective equipmentStandardized educationDistrict of ColumbiaDecedentsDeathStandard operating proceduresDeceased personsExaminersHazard approachInfectionDisease
2014
National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Recommendations for the Postmortem Assessment of Suspected Head Trauma in Infants and Young Children
Gill J, Andrew T, Gilliland M, Love J, Matshes E, Reichard R. National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Recommendations for the Postmortem Assessment of Suspected Head Trauma in Infants and Young Children. Academic Forensic Pathology 2014, 4: 206-213. DOI: 10.23907/2014.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInflicted head traumaHead traumaPostmortem examinationInfant deathAncillary laboratory testsMedical Examiners Position PaperManner of deathAncillary studiesPostmortem assessmentTraumaDeathForensic pathologistsMedical examinersYoung childrenInfantsCorrect certificationExaminationPosition paperLaboratory testsAssociationNational AssociationAvailable dataRecommendationsState Medical Examiner Systems, 2013: Staffing, Autopsies, Strengths, Limitations, and Needs
Gill J. State Medical Examiner Systems, 2013: Staffing, Autopsies, Strengths, Limitations, and Needs. Academic Forensic Pathology 2014, 4: 24-31. DOI: 10.23907/2014.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeath investigation systemMedicolegal death investigation systemInvestigation systemChief Medical ExaminerCoroner systemNational reviewMedical examinersForensic pathologistsUnited StatesCurrent staffing levelsInvestigation reportAutopsy numbersStaffing levelsImprovement needsStateAutopsiesPathologistsNeedExaminersAdequate numberSystem strengthWorking GroupScientific Working GroupPopulationThe Importance of the Autopsy: Illustrative Cases
Gill J. The Importance of the Autopsy: Illustrative Cases. 2014, 3437-3439. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-386456-7.06702-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Toddler 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 periodAge
2011
Homicides 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
2006
Fatal Complications of Bariatric Surgery
Goldfeder L, Ren C, Gill J. Fatal Complications of Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 1050-1056. PMID: 16901359, DOI: 10.1381/096089206778026325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgeryMortality rateFatal complicationTherapeutic complicationsDay of surgeryLong-term riskType of procedureChief Medical ExaminerInitial surgeryMorbid obesityAnastomotic leakCommon complicationBariatric operationsAppropriate therapyReasons patientsPredictable complicationsComplicationsSubsequent infectionSurgeryActual incidenceNew York CityDeathMedical examinersPatientsYork City
2000
Ketamine in non-hospital and hospital deaths in New York City.
Gill J, Stajíc M. Ketamine in non-hospital and hospital deaths in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2000, 45: 655-8. PMID: 10855972, DOI: 10.1520/jfs14742j.Peer-Reviewed Original Research