Sharp Objects Research Articles

The Dollhouse and Mobility of the Southern Gothic Legacy in Sharp Objects

The text explores several issues connected to the relationship between the gothic house and its miniature double, a dollhouse, on the example of a Southern Gothic TV series Sharp Objects, an HBO production from 2018. It addresses their similar position as gendered spaces (the house being a profoundly feminine business, the dollhouse a field for girls to practice femininity), their gothicization (both host traumas and secrets of the past), and the work they perform in the perpetuation of their Gothic legacy. The foregrounding of mobility and agency in the treatment of the gothic dollhouse helps to question and reread one of the basic building blocks of Southern Gothic fiction: its reliance on the sense of place. In this view, the dollhouse operates as an interface between the world outside and inside and thus dissolves the boundaries set by the master house. It is not just its mirror image, propelling a mise-en-abîme project of perpetual proliferation, but, when properly noticed, provides a tool for the healing of past wounds and traumas via their contemporary embodiments, and sets new directions for the social relevance of Southern Gothic fiction.

VULNUS INCISIVUM IN TERRIER DOGS

Vulnus incisivum is the occurrence of tissue continuity disruption resulting in tissue separation that occurs due to the sharp object incision so as to break the tissue. The objective of this research is to determine the correct procedure of vulnus incivisum surgery and post surgery treatment A terrier dog named Browni who is 1 year old, weighs 7kg. Physically dogs have been observed to experience skin disorders with appetite for eating and drinking, deficiencies and normal urination. Based on the history and clinical examination Browni dog was diagnosed with vulnus incisivum on the left thigh with a prognosis of fausta. Vulnus incisivum is treated surgically by cleansing the wound (physiological NaCl), then removing dead or damaged tissue (debridement) to make the wound merge, the next step being wound closure (suturing). After the operation, antibiotics were given cefotaxim (IV) followed by cefixime (PO) and anti-inflammatory in the form of dexamethasone (PO) until the fifth day. On the fifth postoperative day, the wound began to improve. To accelerate the healing process, the ornwe or the animal are expected to provide postoperative care.

OGBN P19 Innovative use of Weerda diverticuloscope for removal of an impacted sharp foreign body mimicking malignancy in the cervical oesophagus

Abstract Background Chronically impacted sharp foreign bodies (FB) of the cervical or upper thoracic oesophagus can present a diagnostic dilemma .Fifty percent of sharp objects tend to lodge in the upper oesophagus and frequently cause perforation.A multidisciplinary approach is warranted. Eventually, surgery by cervical oesophagotomy/thoracotomy may be required. The Weerda diverticuloscope offers excellent endoscopic visibility and access to the lumen of the upper oesophagus allowing for removal of FBs and mitigating risks of a major surgical procedure. Methods We report an interesting case of a 27 year old gentleman being investigated for dysphagia. The patient was radiologically diagnosed as having T4 malignancy but consecutive biopsies suggested Actinomycosis. Patient interestingly recollected having lost his dentures after a fist fight. This triggered the use of the Weerda diverticuloscope, a bivalved rigid diverticuloscope ( Karl Storz, Tuttlingen, Germany). It has a distal fibreoptic illumination that is designed for trans-oral stapling of pharyngeal pouches.The patient notes were obtained from the electronic patient records. The radiological images were sourced from the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and endoscopy from stored images. Results Under general anaesthesia, the Weerda diverticuloscope was introduced into the cervical oesophagus .The tips of the jaws positioned just proximal to the embedded dental prosthesis. The diverticuloscope was suspended for stabilisation in the same manner as for endoscopic stapling of a pharyngeal pouch and the jaws were distracted to allow endoscopic access. A 5mm rigid telescope was passed alongside a pair of heavy endoscopic scissors and the prosthesis was divided into 3 parts. The central intraluminal component was removed first using endoscopic forceps, followed by gentle disimpaction and extraction of the remaining two components embedded in the oesophageal wall. Conclusions Chronically impacted FBs in the oesophagus can rarely mimic cancer or chronic granulomatous diseases. A multidisciplinary approach is occassionally recommended in their management. There have been a few published reports of the use of the Weerda diverticuloscope to remove upper oesophageal FBs successfully. It’s use, however,is not often considered routinely. We recommend the use of this technique at centres where expertise in endoscopic management of Zenker’s diverticula is available and when endoscopic retrieval has failed.

CHARACTERIZATION OF SELF- INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENTS: a descriptive study

The paper is the result of research on self-injury in the transition from childhood to adolescence. The objective is to present and discuss the research results of a survey on the characteristics of self-injurious behavior among adolescents in the city of Volta Redonda/RJ. A Cross-sectional study with 61 pre-adolescents and adolescents assisted by the Specialized Reference Center for Social Assistance of both sexes, aged between 10 and 16 years old, with self-harm practice, seeking to collect data on the characterization of this behavior, sociodemographic profile and referrals made. Data analysis was conducted through the categorization of interviews, descriptive analysis of simple and relative frequency survey, and standard deviation. As a result, most participants are female (80.3%), between 13 and 14 years old (50.9%), who predominantly used sharp objects (88.5%), mainly affecting arms, hands, or wrists (94.1%). Family conflicts stand out (83.6%) as a motivation and the majority (50.8%) were not referred for treatment. With these results, the study had concluded that knowledge about the characterization of self-injurious behavior in adolescents is fundamental for the design of public policies for prevention and psychosocial assistance for adolescents.

Survey of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinic in two Selected Health Centers in Lugbe, AMAC, FCT, Abuja

Background: Hepatitis B Virus is a small, double-stranded DNA, and perinatal transmission from mother to infant at birth is highly efficient as many as 90% of infants. This was aimed at investigating the Knowledge and Status of Hepatitis B among pregnant women attending antenatal care in two selected health centres in Lugbe, Abuja.
 Method: A total of 220 pregnant women ranging from 15- 45+ years were randomly selected and assessed on demographic characteristics, HBV, knowledge and prevention of HBV infection using a well-structured self-administered questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS Version 20.0.
 Result: The result revealed that more than half (70.0%) of the respondents have not suffered the infection, while 26.8% have. More than three-quarters (85.0%) of the participants had only a single sexual partner, and 1.4% had more than three sexual partners. The majority (58.6%) identified HBV as the cause of hepatitis. Nevertheless, the majority were not knowledgeable about the risk factors of hepatitis, as more than half of them, believed that avoiding multiple sexual partners, sharing sharp objects, blood transfusion and vaccination do not prevent the contraction of the infection. There is a significant relationship between the participant's marital status, educational level and hepatitis status(p=0.044).
 Conclusion: The status of Hepatitis B virus infection was higher (26.8%) than what has been reported, and can be attributed to a low level of knowledge among the respondents on the causes of the infection. An aggressive campaign to increase knowledge and create more awareness among the respondents in the area should be mounted.

Real-world study of the leakage of two types of infusion bags in multicenter pharmacy intravenous admixture service (PIVAS).

Background: This study sought to analyze the leakage rate, economic loss caused by leakage, leakage reasons, and usage of upright polypropylene infusion bags and non-polyvinyl chloride (PVC) infusion bags, two types of closed intravenous infusion containers used in pharmacy intravenous admixture service (PIVAS), to improve the product quality of drug infusion packaging materials, reduce drug and clinical economic losses, and reduce the safety hazards of medication. Method: A real-world study was used to collect statistics for these infusion containers. The study was conducted in 21 hospitals in China from September to December 2022. Upright polypropylene infusion bags or non-PVC infusion bags in PIVAS of these 21 hospitals were chosen as the research material. Results: In total, 2,349,899 upright polypropylene infusion bags and 3,301,722 non-PVC infusion bags were collected. Eleven cases of upright polypropylene infusion bag leakage occurred (with a the leakage rate of 0.05‱), and 394 cases of non-PVC infusion bag leakage occurred (with a leakage rate of 1.19‱). The leakage rate of non-PVC infusion bags was significantly higher than that of upright polypropylene infusion bags (p < 0.01). The main reason for leakage in upright polypropylene infusion bags was sharp objects such as glass fragments or aluminum caps piercing the bag. The main reason for leakage in non-PVC infusion bags was squeezing, stacking, and uneven arrangement that causes folding of edges. For non-PVC bags, additional reasons for leakage included leakage at the nozzle joint, excessive manual or machine throwing force, and excessive dosage. The economic loss of upright polypropylene infusion bags was 1,116.56 CNY. The economic loss of non-PVC infusion bags was 32,210.86 CNY. Conclusion: Based on real-world study data on the leakage of upright polypropylene infusion bags and non-PVC infusion bags in multicenter PIVAS, it can be concluded that the leakage rates of upright polypropylene infusion bags are significantly lower than those of non-PVC infusion bags in PIVAS, and the economic losses due to upright polypropylene infusion bags are lower than those due to non-PVC infusion bags in PIVAS. Therefore, we can infer that upright polypropylene infusion bags are superior to non-PVC infusion bags.

Investigating the Effect of the Educational Intervention based on the Health Belief Model on the Preventive Behaviors of Infection Caused by Blood-borne Diseases in the Nurses of the ICU Departments of Imam Hassan (AS) Hospital in Bojnord City in 2022-2023

Introduction: Needle stick is one of the problems faced by the employees of healthcare centers, especially nurses. Considering the importance of this issue, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of educational intervention based on the health belief model on the preventive behaviors of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and AIDS infections among nurses in the ICU departments of Imam Hassan hospital in Bojnord city. Method: The present descriptive-analytical study was conducted in an interventional way in 2022 on 76 employees of the ICU department of the the Imam Hassan hospital who were allocated in two experimental and control groups. The samples were selected by simple random sampling method. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire. SPSS statistical software version 20 was used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that sharp object penetration training had a significant effect on the components of the health belief model, including perceived sensitivity, perceived intensity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, symptoms for action and behavior, and exposure behaviors. Conclusion: By holding training courses, the necessary information on the prevention of injuries caused by sharp objects should be transferred to the health and treatment staff.

Bioseguridad y accidentes laborales en laboratoristas clínicos de Jaén, Perú, 2019

Introduction. Biosafety standards are principles that, correctly applied, prevent occupational accidents in the clinical laboratory. Objectives. Determine the level of knowledge and application of biosafety standards and their relationship with occupational accidents in clinical laboratory workers in the Jaén health subregion, Peru, 2019. Material and methods. Analytical observational study carried out in a population of 50 workers. The level of knowledge and application of biosafety standards, as well as the history of occupational accidents, were assessed using structured and previously validated questionnaires. Results. 30.0% (15/50) and 14% (7/50) of the workers observed a high and low level of knowledge of biosafety regulations, respectively; Likewise, 68.0% (34/50) said they applied them. Regarding the history of work accidents, 36.0% (18/50) of the workers stated that they had had a work accident, of which 55.6% (10/18) were due to needle or capillary puncture. The bivariate analysis showed that personnel who do not apply biosafety standards are twice as likely to have a work accident (PR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.03-4.41). Conclusions. A significant percentage of clinical laboratory workers in Jaén, Peru, 2019, are unaware of and do not apply biosafety standards, which is related to workplace accidents, mainly due to sharp objects.

Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in patients with psychiatric disorders in a Mexico City hospital.

One of the population groups at higher risk of suicide is that of people who attend mental health institutions. To know the demographic and clinical characteristics of people admitted for suicidal ideation and suicide attempt to the observation area of a psychiatric hospital in a period of 10 non-consecutive months. Retrospective, descriptive, correlational study. A total of 439 medical records were collected, out of which 62.9% (n = 276) corresponded to women, 36.7% (n = 161) to men and 0.5% (n = 2) to transgender people; age ranged from 17 to 74 years. The highest incidence of cases was observed between 18 and 25 years of age; the most frequent diagnosis was depressive disorder, and 45.5% (n = 200) of the cases had a suicide attempt. The main method for committing a suicidal act was poisoning by taking various medications, followed by self-inflicted injuries with sharp objects. A positive correlation was found between suicide attempt and self-harm (c² = 1.965, p < 0.05). The findings highlight the importance of early identification of risk factors that may contribute to an increase in suicidal behaviors.

Head Scarf Pin in the Airway and Challenges in Rigid Bronchoscopy: A Case Series.

Accidental Foreign body aspiration, especially sharp metallic objects may lead to life threatening complications. A metallic object is identified readily on a Xray chest or CT chest and helps us in ascertaining its location. A straight pin with blunt head in the shape of pearl is used in wearing a head scarf also known as hijab to hold it in place. The head scarf pin (hijab pin) if accidentally aspirated into the airway may lead to grave complications. Hence timely intervention with suitable instrumentation is essential to prevent any lethal complications. We have reported four different cases of adolescent females who had accidentally aspirated hijab pin and challenges faced by us during removal.

Fluctuation of puncture force in medical needle puncture of soft solids

Puncture of soft solids involves the process of piercing through a soft solid material using a sharp object, which is of great interest in biomedical and industrial applications. In this work, we investigate the puncture of soft solids by a commercial medical needle using polyacrylamide (PAAm) hydrogel as the model material. We measure the relationship between the depth of puncture and force exerted on the needle as it penetrates and retracts from the PAAm hydrogel at different speeds, and interpret the results of the experiments. We find that the puncture force fluctuates with the increasing puncture depth during needle penetration, while the retraction force decreases almost linearly with the retraction depth. Both the puncture and retraction forces, as well as the amplitude and period of the puncture force fluctuation, are positively related to the loading speed. We estimate the size of the crack, which is difficult to directly recognize from experiments, induced by puncture using the critical puncture depth at which the needle first pierces the hydrogel. We find that the size increases with the puncture speed. Moreover, we obtain a work balance relationship between the energy done by the puncture force minus friction (Fp-Fr) and the sum of the energy required for crack propagation and the elastic energy stored in the hydrogel bulk. These findings from our research contribute to a comprehensive understanding of deep indentation and puncture in soft materials. These results carry important implications for the design of biomedical and industrial devices, where the puncturing of soft solids is a critical procedure.

The procedure followed for the legal medical examination

The medical expertise activity is a necessary element and in close connection with the legal world, through legal medicine the possibility is realized through the application of justice in all situations in which it is applied, succeeding in accurately identifying a different aggressions applied to the victim. The examination must include the circumstances in which the act took place, the study of the person's body as well as the clothes worn at the time of the act, also the reasons and objectives of the examination, such as the examination of traumas, sexual assaults. A medico-legal specialist can also deduce classify the traumatic agent used, such as a blunt object, sharp bladed object, sharp point. The expert has the ability to determine the mechanism of injury based on the agent traumatic used. In the case in which the Forensic expert performs survey on victim’s sexual assault, the forensic doctor must act as urgently as possible to take the biological samples, among the obligationsa doctor has to establish the sexual maturity of the person, and to check the presence of different traumas that can be observed on the genital organ. Examination applied to the male individual being the establishment of the sexual capacity for fecundation, the inability to copulation it may be formula on the base of different factors, such as: the mental state due to fears or nervousness or due tovarious causes.

Lakshya: Intelligent Device to Help Visually Impaired (Blind) People Visualize and Interact with Objects and People Around Them using AI/ML Models of Google Tensor-flow

The daily lifestyle of visually impaired people is highly challenging wherein there daily routine activities at home or public places has made them the major of being handicapped. Among the 43 million people who are visually impaired worldwide, very fewer percentage of this population uses different technological advanced products inview to overcome their challenges. But the demerits of using such technological products is that their cost is very high and not all blind people can afford it especially in the developing and/or emerging countries. This research study aims to design and built a reasonably priced device which not only be beneficial but on the same hand also affordable. Hence looking into the main objective of this research study “raspberry Pi2” a miniature chip-based process controlling unit combined with other utility items was designed and constructed inview to overcome the daily lifestyle challenges of blind population. Different logical reasoning programs were uploaded into micro-processor controller and finally tested for its functionality. The outcome was so efficient that activities like identification of sharp objects, and/or people demonstrated significant improvement.

Investigating the Attitude of Students of Tertiary Institutions towards HIV/AIDS: A Case Study of Ekiti State University, Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Nigeria

This study aimed to investigate students’ attitudes toward HIV/AIDS at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. The research utilized both descriptive and inferential survey methods, with a total of 160 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Standard Questionnaires were used to collect data, which were then analyzed using frequency count, percentage, and t-test analysis for inferential statistics. The study revealed that the causes of HIV/AIDS included unprotected sex, prostitution, and pre-marital sexual activities, while symptoms included coughing, sneezing, swollen lymph nodes, and rash, among others. Although there is no permanent cure, individuals with HIV/AIDS can maintain their health by adopting a positive attitude and managing the disease effectively. Additionally, they can learn how to remain negative if they test negative. Drawing from the study’s findings, the following recommendations are made: students who find it difficult to control their sexual urges should use condoms to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS. It is essential for their attitudes toward HIV/AIDS to change positively. Moreover, they should be cautious about blood transfusions and avoid using unsterilized sharp objects like needles that have been previously used by others. The government should intensify the dissemination of information about HIV/AIDS through educational programs. Raising awareness and educating the public on prevention and management can contribute to reducing the spread of the virus. Nigerian students should be encouraged to undergo regular HIV/AIDS blood tests to know their status. Overcoming the fear of stigmatization and discrimination associated with testing is crucial for early detection and better management.

Prevalence and correlates of knife-related victimization: Insights from the 2019 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample

Few studies have explored the incidence and general trends in knife-related victimizations in the United States (US), especially in settings where preventive interventions can potentially be initiated such as emergency departments (EDs). The goal of the present investigation was to provide an empirical portrait of the psychosocial and behavioral health characteristics of patients assaulted by sharp objects, particularly knives, as revealed in EDs in the US, as less research has focused on knife victimization in the US than internationally. This study uses data from the 2019 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS), which is part of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project distributed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Findings revealed that demographically males (especially those aged 18–25), those in poverty, and members of racially minoritized groups were more likely to be present with knife-related assault. Key factors increasing the odds of knife-related victimization treated in EDs were homelessness, legal involvement, and substance use, particularly alcohol and stimulant use disorder. Somewhat surprisingly, mental health diagnosis was not associated with increased knife-related victimization. Although EDs are critical to treating knife-related victimization, they are also potentially key points to launch prevention for high-risk individuals to reduce subsequent violence stemming from escalation of interpersonal disputes.

Self‐Closing and Self‐Healing Multi‐Material Suction Cups for Energy‐Efficient Vacuum Grippers

While vacuum grippers offer an economical solution, the environmental impact of energy waste through their suction cups (SCs) cannot be overlooked. This waste stems from three key factors: i) air losses from idle SCs arranged in arrays, ii) inadequate sealing on target surfaces leading to air leaks, and iii) damage from sharp objects resulting in leaking perforations. To overcome these challenges, in this article, a comprehensive approach is presented that involves the development of a i) self‐closing, ii) multi‐material, and iii) self‐healing system based on reversible elastomers cross‐linked via the Diels–Alder (DA) reaction. The system incorporates a fully autonomous self‐closing mechanism to prevent energy waste in SC arrays during periods of non‐contact. Fluid–structure interaction simulations are utilized to analyze the design. Versatility and stability are achieved by incorporating hyper‐flexible and stiff elastomers in a multi‐material design, supported by covalent DA cross‐links that ensure robustness through high‐strength multi‐material interfaces. These DA cross‐links also enable self‐healing capabilities, allowing the SCs to recover from macroscopic damages within 1 day at ambient conditions or in a single hour with mild heating (80–90 °C), restoring full performance. Additionally, in the article, a recycling method is introduced for multi‐material SCs based on the mechanical separation of reversible polymers.

Suicide Methods in Slovenia - Characteristics andTime Trends 2001-2020.

Background: Between 2001 and 2020, Slovenia lost 8,952 lives due to suicides, two thirds of them by hanging. Aim: To analyze trends in suicide methods between 2001 and 2020 and to explore relationships between suicide methods and selected sociodemographic characteristic. Methods: We focused on methods accounting for 95.7% of all suicides. We performed joinpoint regression to examine changes in suicide rates by respective methods and multivariate logistic regression analyses to study sociodemographics associated with specific suicide methods. Results: A gender-specific annual decrease in suicide rates was observed in all methods except for sharp objects and jumping or lying in front of a moving object. Age was statistically significant in the use of firearms and jumping or lying in front of a moving object, while gender was significant in all methods. Associations were found between education, marital status, region of residence, and various suicide methods. Limitations: The results are potentially culturally specific. Conclusion: Certain sociodemographics seem to be associated with the selection of the method.

Melancholia and Traumatic Reenactment in Contemporary American Fiction: A Caruthian Reading of Gillian Flynn's Novels

Gillian Schieber Flynn's fiction is laced with such recurring themes as dysfunctional nature of families, childhood abuse and neglect, and tragic murder of the loved ones. The current study, therefore, will set out to prove that the central characters of Flynn's Sharp Objects, Dark Places, and Gone Girl have been traumatized in their childhood, the effect of which still haunts them through hallucinations, traumatic flashbacks, and nightmares. It will be contended that the characters are still melancholic after many a year, thus fixated on past traumatic events, which they reenact through diverse psychological phenomena. In addition, it will be averred that the traumas of individuals and a collective body of people are ineluctably intertwined with each other in Flynn's fiction; consequently, not only are the characters' traumas transferred to the other members of society, but also the collective trauma of fictional communities gets transmitted into the private sphere of characters' lives. To that end, the article will have recourse to Cathy Caruth's trauma theory and terminology as the underpinning theoretical framework of the foregoing study. Furnishing a novel Caruthian reading of Flynn's novels, the current research intends to contribute to the existing literature addressing the said author's narratives.

Patient Safety Program for Oral Surgery Services at Hospital at Universitas Sumatra Utara

This research uses qualitative research with a phenomenological approach conducted in-depth interview. Samples of 7 people working in USU hospitals. The results of the study analyzed 6 patient safety targets and 8 contributor factors. Implementation of Implementation of Patient Identification Using Min 2 Identity in Patient Bracelets and Stickers, Confirming Identity Before Medical Actions, Effective Communication is done Readback/ Tulbakon, Writing Patient Referrals with SBAR, Beware of High Alert Drugs by prescribing drugs into pharmacy and storing lidocaine and ephineprin in special containers there are high-alert stickers In X -ray photos and informed consent, prevention and control of infection risk is done hand washing, use of PPE, use of a safe needle and removing sharp objects in a safety box, the risk of falling risk is carried out the patient's review process, giving yellow bracelets and patient assistance. Patient contributors, differences in perception and emotional levels affect the occurrence of incidents. Factors of officers such as fatigue and double work are the cause of stressors. SPO is available at the hospital, can be accessed at any time. Communication factors are carried out verbally and non-verbally. The work environment, the building is appropriate, but the maintenance of facilities and infrastructure is not good, resulting in a postponement of care for patients. The leadership supports the staff but reporting is a weak point because of the lack of staff awareness in reporting incidents. Team factors there are differences in quantity between nurses and doctors. Educational factors are required repetition of patient safety orientation to the staff. Hospitals are advised to improve infrastructure, evaluate the quantity and qualification of the team and increase awareness in reporting incidence.

Virtual assessment of a possible meningioma in a Roman-period cranium

Diseases have accompanied human populations since prehistoric times. Knowing the paleopathologies and their consequences derived from them can help us to understand their impact and how have been decisive in our ancestors' ways of life. Taphonomic and paleopathological studies are key to understanding how injuries occurred; they can provide information on causes of death, analyzed populations behaviour, such as the existence of interpersonal conflicts or how they took the care of the sick. Those studies also confirm the existence of certain diseases, mentioned in the archaeological record. This paper explains the analysis of four lesions found in a Roman-era cranium from Sima de Marcenejas, located in Northern Spain. An anthropological analysis of this cranium has revealed that it corresponds to an adult male individual. This work focuses on the differential diagnosis of the lesions, to be able to discern the most likely aetiologies. The following techniques have been implemented: classical morphological analysis, forensic taphonomic analysis and virtual analysis. MicroCT and 3D microscopy have been used as essential tools for the virtual analysis of the cranium and its lesions. The results obtained revealed the existence of a tumour and three exocranial traumas, all of them antemortem. The location of the tumour, as well as its morphology together with other aspects, support the meningioma as the most probable tumour type. This possible ancient meningioma represents the first case for these chronologies on the Iberian Peninsula, where there are few documented cases. The three traumatic lesions reveal the existence of injuries produced by both, blunt and sharp objects, related to events of interpersonal violence. By applying virtual 3D analyses, the researchers have demonstrated that it is viable to identify tumours in those internal cranial regions, where the lesion is not visible, thus providing new comparative data for the paleopathological record of past populations. Highlights: Meningiomas are rare in the archaeological record which complicates tracing themin ancient human populations. The use of computerized microtomography (MicroCT) and virtual 3D models makes it possible to identify tumoursin those internal cranial regions where the lesions are not visible. Paleopathological analysis of a Roman cranium has revealed, in addition to cranial trauma, a new possible case of meningioma.