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ReviewMicromachines2023

Sensors in the Detection of Abused Substances in Forensic Contexts: A Comprehensive Review.

Luana M Rosendo, Mónica Antunes, Ana Y Simão, Ana Teresa Brinca, Gonçalo Catarro, Rodrigo Pelixo, João Martinho, Bruno Pires, Sofia Soares, José Francisco Cascalheira and 4 more

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Review in Micromachines, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Luana M RosendoCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0461-8540
Mónica AntunesCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
Ana Y SimãoCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-3199-1866
Ana Teresa BrincaCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-7172-348X
Gonçalo CatarroCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-9775-4225
Rodrigo PelixoCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0002-7038-2967
João MartinhoCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0006-8014-3643
Bruno PiresCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4181-9130
Sofia SoaresCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
José Francisco CascalheiraCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
Luís PassarinhaCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-6910-7576
Tiago RosadoCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-0469-2895
Mário BarrosoServiço de Química e Toxicologia Forenses, Instituto de Medicina Legal e Ciências Forenses-Delegação do Sul, 1169-201 Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-8848-2734
Eugenia GallardoCentro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-1802-8998

Funding

Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia UIDB/00709/2020; UIDP/00709/2020; UIDB/04378/2020; LA/P/0140/2020; 2020.09070.BD; SFRH/BD/148753/2019 and 2020.05765.BD
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Forensic toxicology plays a pivotal role in elucidating the presence of drugs of abuse in both biological and solid samples, thereby aiding criminal investigations and public health initiatives. This review article explores the significance of sensor technologies in this field, focusing on diverse applications and their impact on the determination of drug abuse markers. This manuscript intends to review the transformative role of portable sensor technologies in detecting drugs of abuse in various samples. They offer precise, efficient, and real-time detection capabilities in both biological samples and solid substances. These sensors have become indispensable tools, with particular applications in various scenarios, including traffic stops, crime scenes, and workplace drug testing. The integration of portable sensor technologies in forensic toxicology is a remarkable advancement in the field. It has not only improved the speed and accuracy of drug abuse detection but has also extended the reach of forensic toxicology, making it more accessible and versatile. These advancements continue to shape forensic toxicology, ensuring swift, precise, and reliable results in criminal investigations and public health endeavours.

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blood and derivativesdetectiondrug of abuseexhaled breathhairoral fluidsensorssolid samplessweaturine

Identifiers

PMID38138418
PMCPMC10745465

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