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J B Weinstein

Publications and source records attributed to J B Weinstein.

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PubMed1999

Expert witness testimony: A trial judge's perspective.

This article discusses the use of expert, scientific testimony in Judge Weinstein's courtroom cases that involved Agent Orange, silicone breast implants, repetitive stress injuries, diethylstilbestrol (DES), and asbestos. The author summarizes the evidentiary standards for admitting expert, scientific testimony, and discusses some of the unique ethical and logistical issues presented by such evidence. Advice is offered for prospective expert witnesses. Possible solutions to the problems the legal and scientific communities face in balancing society's need for expert evidence and its limitations are addressed.

Ethics, Medical↗
PubMed1984

Spinal Ewing sarcoma: misleading appearances.

The plain radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) findings in two unusual cases of spinal Ewing sarcoma are reported. Radiographic features resembling neuroblastoma in one case and aneurysmal bone cyst in the other were present. These findings may be misleading and distinguishing characteristics in each case are discussed.

Aneurysm↗
PubMed1983

CT of fibrosing mediastinitis: findings and their utility.

The computed tomographic (CT) manifestations of fibrosing mediastinitis were assessed in seven patients with pathologically proven disease. Computed tomography had been done to evaluate further a mediastinal or hilar mass seen on the conventional chest radiograph or to define extent of disease preoperatively. Findings included a mediastinal or hilar mass (7/7), calcifications of the central mass or in associated lymph nodes (6/7), tracheobronchial narrowing (5/7), and pulmonary infiltrates (4/7). In six of the seven patients, CT demonstrated masses or calcifications that were not evident with conventional radiography. The CT findings often were sufficient to suggest or corroborate the diagnosis of fibrosing mediastinitis, and the extent of the disease process was well depicted. In selected patients the CT findings may be sufficient to exclude the need for diagnostic tissue sampling.

Adult↗