Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

A study of colour blindness and its correlation with different blood groups was undertaken in 384 medical students (219 males and 165 females). Colour blindness was studied by using Ishihara\'s chart. In blood group AB, in males, and group B in females, the incidence of colour blindness was significantly higher. We also observed a slightly higher incidence of colour blindness in females.

Key Words: Colour Blindness, Blood Group.

The Internet is a never-ending fountain of information for people in relation to Forensic Science in this techno - savvy world. The number of people using Internet have increased in massive proportions since its inception in 1969 and expected to improve 100% in near future. This review provides readers with a host of information for the use of Internet as a way to enlighten them self with knowledge pertaining to Forensic Science. We have gone through various sites in Internet and gathered information which will be helpful for a Medico-legal person, lest for a Forensic expert. This article is of unique nature because of the inclusion of Indian Forensic Science related web sites. The sites featured here were thoroughly searched in view of its potentiality, utility, credibility and accountability in regard to Forensic Science and modalities. We believe, this overview will play a major role in stimulating Forensic Scientist, Medico-legal experts or any other Law-related professionals in usage of web for teaching, training and research.

Key words: Internet, World Wide Web, Forensic science and Impact of the Web and its limitations

Arsenic is historically the poison of choice for many murders, in reality and in fiction. Here, arsenic is dealt with only as mineral specimens and is not to be ingested. Although it has been used as a poison, arsenic has many chemical uses and is quite an important element. Exposure to higher than average levels of arsenic occur mostly in the workplace, near hazardous waste sites, or in areas with high natural levels. At high levels, inorganic arsenic can cause death. Exposure to lower levels for a long time can cause a discoloration of the skin and the appearance of small corns or warts. Arsenic has been found in at least 1,149 of the 1,684 National Priority List sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Key words: Arsenic, exposure, hazards.

Pre- eclampsia and eclampsia remain the major cause of both maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality; Deficiency of superoxide dismutase, Vitamin E can cause accumulation of free radicals. Therefore, in this study we have measured Nitric oxide, superoxide dismutase (SOD) Plasma thiol and vitamin \'E\' in normal pregnant woman and pregnancy with Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. In Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia significant increase in Nitric oxide level was observed (P < 0.05) as compared to the normal pregnant woman. A Significant decrease of super oxide dismutase plasma thiol and vitamin E was observed (P < - 0.001) as compared to normal pregnant woman. Therefore, an increased Nitric oxide and decreased antioxidants may be involved in the pathogenesis of pre- eclampsia and eclampsia.

Key words: Oxidative Stress, Nitric oxide, Antioxidant

With the advent of medical science, along with nursing activities, the scenario of health care delivery system is changing very quickly. As medicolegal problems are very much related to this on growing change, naturally the need of the subject is also to be modified. In view of this concept, the necessity of forensic nursing as a separate chapter has come up. The assessment of demand and requirement of this unfamiliar part of nursing course was the main motto of this study. The study or survey was conducted at a rural based area. Interesting facts have come up that show a definite pattern of concern of Forensic nursing among the nursing students.

Key words: Nursing activities, forensic nursing, course, Health care delivery system.
 

In 1995, the Supreme Court in Indian Medical Association Vs V.P Shantha included the medical profession under consumer protection act. This historical judgment made havoc in the medical profession it created apprehensions in the mind of doctors that, it will lead to huge medical expenditure on insurance as well as tremendous increase in defensive medicine .The article deals with the applicability of the Consumer Protection Act 1996 and rules regarding it .Supreme court not only settled the question of coverage but also dealt with the question of medical negligence in elaborate manner.

Key words: - CPA, Negligence, tort.