With the globalization of trade, people have become enlightened and demanding consumers as regards the origin of their food and the environment in which it is produced.The concept of geotraceability described in this article responds to that requirement by combining geographical information with conventional traceability data.The inclusion of geogr

Abstract Background Infantile haemangiomas (IH) represent a common benign vascular tumour affecting the paediatric population.Infantile haemangiomas are characterised by a natural history differentiating it from other vascular anomalies.After a transient proliferative phase in early infancy, the tumour passes through a plateau phase before going in

Thermal barrier coatings are used to protect different parts in compressors and turbines from heat.They are generally composed of two layers, one metallic layer providing resistance to heat corrosion and oxidation, and one thermally insulating ceramic layer.Two different techniques are industrially used.Plasma spray results in a lamellar structure

Epidemiological, clinical and laboratory data were collected during an outbreak of trichinellosis, which occurred in Izmir, Turkey, between January and March 2004.The source of the infection was raw meatballs made with a mixture of uncooked beef and pork.Of 474 persons who were admitted at the Ataturk Training and Research Hospital during this peri