Thokozani P. Mbonane

Chemical Forensics in Death Investigations: A Comprehensive Review of Stable Isotopes as Postmortem Biomarkers for Food Contamination Tracking

Lethal foodborne illness outbreaks represent a critical intersection of public health surveillance, environmental health, and forensic toxicology. When acute gastrointestinal syndromes lead to sudden death, traditional postmortem investigation techniques are often hindered by tis...

The Impact of Heavy Metals Exposure on Diabetic Foot Complications: A Systematic Review of Development, Progression, and Wound Healing

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) constitute a significant global health burden; however, the influence of environmental heavy metals toxicity on their pathogenesis remains insufficiently investigated, particularly within low- and middle-income countries. This systematic review, conduc...