Toxicology

scene analysis provides valuable data. It helps to determine insight into the relationship between the deceased life and death. The next step would be to review the autopsy (psychological and toxicology) reports. These reports can give clarity into the manner of death, cause of death, and give blood and toxicology results (Kurke,…

The word forensic derives from the Latin word “forensis” which means to be publicly known or heard. Most forensic scientists in the 1800 and 1900’s were self- taught but even now there are not many colleges that are certified to give a degree in forensics. Forensic science has been around since 44 B.C. but it wasn’t recognized as a method of science until the late 20th century. Forensic science is an asset in solving crime. Forensic science has become so popular in the past twenty- five years. I…

I became interested in researching whether there was a connection between mental illness and mass shootings mostly because of the amount of mass shootings that have occurred throughout the years. It always caught my attention because the individuals who have committed these mass shootings are said to have mental illness. I divided my research into three categories. The first one is on mental illness and I’ll explain what mental illness is. Secondly, I’ll explain mass shootings that have occurred…

From the internship, I expect to gain a lot of knowledge in the subjects like Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry. This hands-on experience will help me retain more information, which I will use in later years of study. And this internship is the best way to evaluate what I have learned in school and what I need to learn…

Petkey Scholarship Essay Nelson Mandela once said that “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Believing in this quote whole-heartedly, I have endeavored throughout my young elementary, middle school, and high school years to be the best that I can be. As I commence this new journey into the “real world,” I look back so exceedingly thankful that I pushed myself to make the top grades that I did. My parents advised me at very young age to devote a…

What is Smoke Inhalation Poisoning? Most dogs that are involved in fires do not die as a result from the flames but rather from inhaling the smoke. Not only do the high temperatures cause heat damage to the delicate lining of the dog 's nose and upper airway, the toxic chemicals in smoke cause tissue injury. The carbon monoxide in the smoke binds to the red blood cells in the dog 's body, preventing oxygen from being carried and causing tissue death. Additionally, the potentially harmful…

Genetically Modified Organisms Using genetically modified organisms to enhance the production of food, is a new technique for solving the food shortage caused by overpopulation in the world. Food labeling is needed to educate consumers about the ingredients in food that may contain some form of chemicals and pesticides. Consumers play a major role in deciding whether products containing genetically modified organisms remain economically stable. Produce, crops and animals are sources of food…

Jonbenet Ramsey was found murdered the morning after Christmas in her Boulder, Colorado home. Jonbenet was a six-year old beauty queen following in her mother’s footsteps when she was found in the basement of her home strangled to death. Like many homicides Jonbenet’s case is still unsolved. Based on the ransom note, timeline, and the Ramsey’s actions one can conclude that the Ramsey Family killed JonBenet. To begin, the ransom note is a substantial piece of evidence proving the Ramseys…

when tested.” They also advocate that NDEA should be treated as if it were a carcinogen in humans, due to the fact that fieldwork on potential cancerous effects on humans hasn’t been fully researched yet. Supporting their conjecture, The National Toxicology Program similarly concluded, “There is a sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of nitrosodiethanolamine in experimental animals.” Cocamide DEA has already recognized to be a skin irritant, and has been given an overall hazard rating of…

hospice at home, Mrs. McGinnis fell out of bed. Hospice called the ER and Ms. McGinnis was admitted to WBMC. Upon admission, she appeared heavily sedated and minimally responsive. She was hypotensive with systolic blood pressure in the 80’s. Urine toxicology report showed positive for benzodiazepine, opiates, and methadone. The benzodiazepine and opiates positive reading was expected. However, Ms. McGinnis does not have a prescription for methadone. On 10/29 worker called Mr. Michael McGinnis…