2024
The National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper on the Investigation and Certification of Pediatric Deaths From Environmental Neglect
Gill J, Christensen E, Dennison E, Ely S, Gilson T, Keyes K, Lear K, Lucas J, Mahar T, Quinton R. The National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper on the Investigation and Certification of Pediatric Deaths From Environmental Neglect. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2024, 45: e1-e4. PMID: 38215052, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000911.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPublic interestMedical examiner/coronerPediatric deathsDeath certificatesLocal customsPublic health determinantsNational AssociationCertificationHealth determinantsStatistical purposesUnsafe sleep practicesOpinionDeterminant issuesEnvironmental neglectPosition paperHomicideJudgesJurySleep practicesCertified trainingEnvironmental exposuresNeglectEnvironmentalInterestNational
2023
Assessing Neglect in Pediatric Environmental Deaths
Mahar T, Keyes K, Ely S, Dennison E, Gill J. Assessing Neglect in Pediatric Environmental Deaths. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2023, 44: 251-257. PMID: 37728903, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000882.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Pulmonary pathologic findings of fatal 2009 pandemic influenza A/H1N1 viral infections.
Gill JR, Sheng ZM, Ely SF, Guinee DG, Beasley MB, Suh J, Deshpande C, Mollura DJ, Morens DM, Bray M, Travis WD, Taubenberger JK. Pulmonary pathologic findings of fatal 2009 pandemic influenza A/H1N1 viral infections. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2010, 134: 235-43. PMID: 20121613, PMCID: PMC2819217, DOI: 10.5858/134.2.235.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary pathologic findingsPathologic findingsCardiorespiratory diseaseInfluenza A/H1N1 virusNovel pandemic influenza virusH1N1 viral infectionInfluenza viral antigensFirst influenza pandemicPandemic influenza virusReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionTranscription-polymerase chain reactionAlveolar epithelial cellsChief Medical ExaminerWorld Health OrganizationAlveolar damageClinicopathologic characteristicsAutopsy evidenceBacterial pneumoniaPathology findingsH1N1 virusMedical recordsMicrobiologic studiesRespiratory tractViral antigensInfluenza pandemic
2009
Delayed Homicides and the Proximate Cause
Lin P, Gill JR. Delayed Homicides and the Proximate Cause. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2009, 30: 354-357. PMID: 19901806, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181c1582a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsCatheter-Related InfectionsCause of DeathChildDeath CertificatesFemaleForensic MedicineGraft RejectionHemorrhageHerniaHomicideHumansInfectionsIntestinal ObstructionLiver TransplantationMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityParaplegiaPulmonary EmbolismQuadriplegiaRenal DialysisSeizuresSpinal Cord InjuriesTime FactorsTracheostomyVenous ThrombosisWounds, PenetratingYoung AdultConceptsRemote injurySurvival intervalDeath certificationChronic bladder catheterizationFrequent immediate causeMean survival intervalAbdominal stab woundsBlunt head traumaCommon immediate causePlace of injurySpinal cord injuryMedical examiner/coronerPathophysiologic linkImmediate causeBladder catheterizationHead traumaSeizure disorderOriginal injuryCord injuryStab woundsSpinal cordGunshot woundsInjuryInfectionDay rules
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
2003
Gunshot fatalities in children and adolescents in New York City.
Gill J, Lenz K, Amolat M. Gunshot fatalities in children and adolescents in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2003, 48: 832-5. PMID: 12877302, DOI: 10.1520/jfs2003004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Sharp 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 notes