Problems of Forensic Sciences
March 29, 2022
Bartłomiej Feigel, Ariusz Zuba, Wojciech Lechowicz
2 citations
Analysis of biological material collected during autopsies and even from living humans for the presence of amanitins and other fungal toxins remains a challenge in forensic toxicology. A qualitative method for the detection of α-amanitin, β-amanitin, γ-amanitin, muscarine, and psilocin in blood and urine has been developed. To achieve this goal, solid phase extraction HLB 3cc 60mg columns were...
Acta Biochimica Polonica
October 18, 2018
Wojciech Waldman, Maria Kała, Wojciech Lechowicz et al.
Rhabdomyolysis is a relatively rare, but potentially seriouscomplication of various diseases. Muscular injuryand resultant release of electrolytes, myoglobin andother enzymatic proteins e.g. creatine kinase (CK) intocirculation may result in multi-organ failure requiring anextensive treatment. Non-traumatic causes of rhabdomyolysis,like poisonings, appear to be much more frequentthan traumatic...
Forensic Science International
April 1, 2017
Piotr Adamowicz, Joanna Gieroń, Dominika Gil et al.
UR-144 [(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)(2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone] is a synthetic cannabinoid, which has been detected in many 'legal highs', seized from the global drug market since the beginning of 2012. It has gained popularity as a 'legal' alternative to classic cannabis in countries where it was not controlled. Despite the widespread distribution of this substance, the data on its...
Drug Testing and Analysis
2016
Piotr Adamowicz, Joanna Gieroń, Dominika Gil et al.
87 citations
New psychoactive substances (NPS) pose a challenge for forensic and clinical toxicologists, as well as for legislators. We present our findings from cases where NPS have been detected in biological material. During the three-year period 2012-2014 we found NPS in 112 cases (out of 1058 analyzed), with 75 cases in 2014 alone. The prevalence of all NPS (15.1-17.6%) was similar to amphetamine alone...