research W6: Novelties in Hair Analysis and Interpretation Issues
Hair analysis can be unreliable due to external contamination and varying drug concentrations.
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research Hair: Overview
The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
research The Degradative Characteristics of Hair in Water Samples with Altered pH
Hair fibers degrade and change color in very basic water.
research Protein Extraction from Human Anagen Head Hairs 1 Millimeter or Less in Total Length
A new method was developed to extract and analyze proteins from very short human hairs.
research The Medicolegal Examination of Hairs
Hair analysis can offer clues about a person, but individual differences limit making precise identifications.
research Hair Color Measurement
Hair color is important in many fields and is measured for various purposes.
research Human Hair Shaft Proteomic Profiling: Individual Differences, Site Specificity, And Cuticle Analysis
Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
research Untargeted Scanning of Hair for Drugs of Abuse by Direct Analysis in Real Time–High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry
A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
research Specific Interpretation of Hair Concentrations in Two Fatal Metformin Intoxication Cases
Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.
research Disappearance of Tramadol and THC-COOH in Hair After Discontinuation of Abuse: Two Different Profiles
Tramadol and THC-COOH can be detected in hair for several months after stopping use.
research Hair Coil Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in an Unusual Age
An 8-year-old boy recovered from a rare case of penile tourniquet syndrome after hair removal surgery.
research Hair
Hair analysis can detect drug use but is costly and interpretation is complex.
research A Comparison of Morphometric Features of Scalp Hair Among Different Regions of India
Scalp hair characteristics vary across different regions of India and can help identify a person's origin.
research A Review on Cosmetic Preparation of Hair
The review explains how hair products work and the science of different hair types to help improve hair care research.
research Foundations of Evidence-Based Medicine
The book has valuable information but is hard to read due to poor writing.
research Survival Skills for Doctors and Their Families
Doctors should set boundaries and seek outside help for family medical issues.
research Patients, Power and Responsibility
The document concludes that while some advocate for a patient voucher system, it may be unequal and current healthcare reforms should be given a chance, and it also recommends various medical books for their comprehensive coverage and advice on specific health issues.
research Human Hair Shaft Proteomic Profiling: Individual Differences, Site Specificity, and Cuticle Analysis
The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
research Biochemical Approach on the Conservation of Drug Molecules During Hair Fiber Formation
Drugs can be incorporated into hair based on their chemical properties and hair pigmentation.
research Prenatal Hair Development: Implications for Drug Exposure Determination
Neonatal hair can help determine drug exposure during pregnancy.
research Morphological Changes in Human Head Hair Subjected to Various Drug Testing Decontamination Strategies
Different hair cleaning methods caused varying levels of damage to the hair's outer layer.
research Recent Advances in the Characterization of Hair of Mummies from the Chilean Andean Coast
The hair of two ancient Chilean mummies is well-preserved and contains high levels of heavy metals.
research Microscopical Characterization of Known Postmortem Root Bands Using Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy
The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research Development and Validation of Rapid and Simultaneous Method for Determination of 12 Hair-Growth Compounds in Adulterated Products by UHPLC-MS/MS
Researchers created a reliable method to detect hair-growth substances in products.
research Ocfentanil Testing in Hair from a Fatality Case: Comparative Analysis of a Lock of Hair Versus a Single Hair Fiber
Both a lock of hair and a single hair strand can show chronic drug use, but at least six single hairs are needed for accurate results.
research Workplace Drug Testing Using Hair Samples
Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
research On Pathways for Small Molecules Into and Out of Human Hair Fibers
Dye enters hair at the edges of cuticle cells and penetrates more from water than alcohol-based solutions.
research Influence of Pigmentation on the Codeine Content of Hair Fibers in Guinea Pigs
Darker hair in guinea pigs holds more codeine than lighter hair.
research Experimental Investigations on Hair Fibers as Diffusion Bridges and Opiates as Solutes in Solution
Hair can absorb and transfer opiates when soaked in water, with damaged hair absorbing more.