Cranberry: Confirmed Reduction of Urinary Tract Infections from Study Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs) that inhibit the adhesion of p-fimbriated Escherichia coli to urothelial cells lining the bladder. Cranberry-based products have been widely used for several decades to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is the fifth update of a review first published in 1998 and…
Updates to Medical Devices Regulations 2023: Registration of Systems and Procedural Kits in the National Database As of October 26, 2023, significant changes have come into effect regarding the management of information related to medical devices, allowing for the input of data for both systems and procedural kits into the national database. This update is…
Milk Thistle Extract: An Effective Approach to Acne Management in Young Patients Dermocosmetic products are often used to maintain or enhance the tolerance and effectiveness of medical acne therapies. Recent discoveries regarding the pathophysiology of acne-prone skin suggest that skincare products can contribute to maintaining homeostasis around sebaceous gland progenitor cells, thus preventing the formation…
From a scientific perspective, Clinical Trials refer to the systematic study method conducted on humans (patients or healthy volunteers) with the purpose of verifying the effects of a product and/or identifying any adverse reactions, studying its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion to establish its efficacy and tolerability. Clinical Trials must therefore confirm or refute the…
Herbal-Based Products in the Treatment of Subjective Cognitive Decline in the Elderly: A Literature Review Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is a self-perceived worsening of cognitive functioning, particularly in the memory domain, which cannot be verified by neuropsychological tests. SCD lies on a continuum of healthy cognitive aging and is conceptualized as the preclinical phase of…
8-PN Hop Extract: A Potential Remedy for Osteopenia in Postmenopausal Women Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by a reduction in bone mass and a deterioration of bone architecture, leading to increased bone fragility and the risk of fractures. Postmenopausal women are particularly at risk, with approximately 30-40% affected by osteoporosis in the United States…
Gruppo FarmaImpresa Annuncia la Registrazione del Sito Produttivo presso il Ministero della Salute UAE in Conformità all’Articolo 65 della Legge Federale N. 3 del 1984 Since 2021, Gruppo FarmaImpresa has successfully completed the registration of its production site with the Ministry of Health in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in compliance with Article 65 of…
Blueberries: A Natural Remedy for Skin Health Early skin aging caused by environmental stressors such as air pollutants, ozone, and UV radiation is a growing concern. The human skin has a defense system against these external agents, but chronic exposure can overwhelm these mechanisms. Recent studies indicate that the topical application and dietary supplementation of…
Berberine in the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis Reveals Significant Benefits and Potential Therapeutic Applications Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) represents one of the major causes of disability and mortality worldwide. In response to this significant medical challenge, research has focused on the development of new therapeutic approaches, including the exploration of natural compounds.…
New Rules on the Use of Astaxanthin: What Changes with Regulation (EU) 2023/1581 The Commission’s Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1581, dated August 1, 2023, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Series L 194/4 on August 2, 2023. This regulation amends the previous Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 regarding the conditions of use…