Is nitroimidazole and metronidazole same?

Is nitroimidazole and metronidazole same? Metronidazole. Metronidazole belongs to the nitroimidazole class of antibiotics and is active against protozoa in addition to anaerobic bacteria. It is bactericidal to anaerobic organisms through formation of free radicals that inhibit DNA synthesis and cause DNA degradation. What is the side effect of metronidazole? Read more…

What is oscillatory shear stress?

What is oscillatory shear stress? Oscillatory shear stress (OSS), derived from disturbances in blood flow in these arterial regions, induces pro-atherogenic phenotypes in endothelial cells and makes them more susceptible to the development of plaques [2,3]. Does low and oscillatory wall shear stress correlate spatially with early atherosclerosis? Low and Read more…

What is a CILT qualification?

What is a CILT qualification? The CILT(UK) Level 4 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Operations qualification is designed to assist Learners to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the sourcing and procurement operations along with management processes. Is CILT Recognised? CILT is the recognised global professional body for Read more…

What is a lunation number?

What is a lunation number? The “lunation number” is the serial number of the new moon since some agreed starting date, not the period of a lunation. Several different starting dates have been used. Article needs review by an astronomer. How is lunation calculated? It can be calculated using HLN Read more…