A recently published meta-analysis of sixteen observational studies including 47,648 individuals concludes that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Because of the reduced survival rate, high cost of treatment, and frequent recurrence, venous thromboembolism is considered a critical public health problem. Although vitamin D is antithrombotic, associations…
The extension of the European Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) was published in the Official Journal With the publication in the Official Journal of the EU (number L080), the extension of the European Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) came into force. The amendment now applies to the entire Union, as stated in Article 1 of the MDR and IVDR.…
Tenth week of pharmaceutical market: slowing growth in value and recovery in volume on 2022 In the week of March 6-12, the pharmacy market marks a setback that slows growth in value and recovery in volume over 2022, whose curves tend to become increasingly flat. This is according to the report with which Iqvia updates…
Boswellia: systematic review of in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research The genus Boswellia includes small/medium sized shrubs or trees that are attracting constant interest from the scientific community for their potential health-promoting uses. This review aimed to define a kind of “map” of research conducted on this botanical genus, with the goal of identifying…
Online pharmacy market shows growth, in values, over the same period of 2022 The online pharmacy market also shows after two months sales growth over the same period in 2022, but only in values, because in volumes the difference over the past year still remains negative. This is according to the report with which Iqvia…
Therapeutic effects of turmeric topical cream in vitiligo Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of epidermal melanocytes resulting in depigmentation of the skin. Worldwide it has an estimated prevalence of around 1-2%, and in some countries the incidence is higher, due to genetic and social reasons. To date, no definitive cure has…
Pharmacy market widens its value advantage over 2022 by nearly one point in seven days thanks to flu season In the eighth week of 2023, Feb. 20-26, the pharmacy market widens the value advantage over the previous year by nearly one point in seven days, thanks mainly to the pull of seasonal disease products. In…
MDR extension: accepted proposal to amend European Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) The proposal to amend European Regulation 2017/745 MDR and European Regulation 2017/746 IVDR, announced on December 9 during the EPSCO meeting, has been approved. The main objective of European Regulation 2017/745 MDR (Medical Device Regulation) is to “establish a robust, transparent, predictable and sustainable regulatory…
A review of the health benefits of mallow sylvestris L.’s nutritional compounds for metabolites, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial applications Malva sylvestris L. is a species of mallow derived from the Malvaceae and recognized as common mallow. This remarkable plant has antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is considered one of the most…
Effects of Melissa officinalis extract containing rosmarinic acid on cognition in older adults without dementia Previous in vitro and in vivo studies in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) models have reported that rosmarinic acid (RA) can inhibit the formation of amyloid-β fibrils as well as the oligomerization and deposition of amyloid-β protein. Melissa officinalis (M. officinalis) extract…