Transient Ischaemic Event
A Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)—sometimes called a mini-stroke or transient ischaemic event—is a temporary episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a brief reduction in blood […]
Medicine
Medical Devices
What Counts as a Medical Device A medical device is broadly defined as any instrument, apparatus, implant, software, material, or other article intended by the […]
What Is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is an holistic healing approach that relies on natural plant extracts, usually essential oil to promote a feeling of well-being. The idea of well […]
Morchella Angusticeps
Morchella angusticepes Peck (M. angusticepes Peck) is a very interesting fungus as well as being a Morel. It is a member of the Morchellaceae family which […]
What Are Dietary Supplements?
Dietary supplements are products taken by mouth that contain all sorts of dietary ingredients. These can be minerals and vitamins, amino acids, enzymes and herbs. […]
What is Apoptosis (Programmed Cell Death)?
Apoptosis is the managed or orderly programmed death of a cell. It is a key process for maintaining cell homeostasis and controlling cell autonomy (Jorgensen […]
Shaddharana churna – An Ayurvedic Formulation
FoodWrite Ltd is often asked if there is any value in Auyurvedic formulations. Given that so many pharmaceutical organisations are evaluating compounds from natural sources […]
Vaccines, Vaccination And Immunization
Vaccines are an important weapon in the armoury for minimising disease impact in the human race. A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity […]