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A Medical Review of Human Injuries from Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

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A Medical Review of Human Injuries from Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

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Judicial Identification Center, Guangdong Judicial Police Vocational College, Guangzhou 510520, China
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Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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Received: 24 January 2026 Revised: 09 March 2026 Accepted: 25 March 2026 Published: 07 April 2026

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Perspect. Legal Forensic Sci. 2026, 3(1), 10001; DOI: 10.70322/plfs.2026.10001
ABSTRACT: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) refer to aerial anomalies that cannot be identified as known objects or natural occurrences. Despite historical reports, research into the medical impacts of UAP encounters remains in its early stages, lacking a systematic framework and substantial clinical data. This review provides an overview of the medical evidence regarding UAP-related injuries, including clinical case reports, injury mechanisms, epidemiological data, and the application of neuroimaging and forensic medicine. By analyzing declassified U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency documents, medical case reports, and scientific studies, we highlight the multisystem health issues associated with UAP contact, particularly neurological damage and non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation effects. We also explore the significant rise in UAP incident reports near sensitive military and nuclear facilities, suggesting a growing concern for human health. Future research must focus on prospective studies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advanced forensic technologies to better understand the long-term pathophysiological mechanisms underlying UAP-induced injuries.
Keywords: Unidentified aerial phenomena; Electromagnetic radiation; Forensic medicine; Neurological damage; Injury mechanisms

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