What are the different characteristics of the vaginal microbiome (VMB) between patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy women? A cross-sectional study was conducted in a single university-affiliated academic center. 1446 participants were recruited the group with polycystic ovary syndrome consisting of 713 people and the control group consisting of 733 people. Vaginal swabs…
Pharmacy market trend in the 20th week of 2023: Contraction and surprising growth – Iqvia Report It remains flat even in the 20th week of 2023, the week from May 15 to May 21, the trend curve of the pharmacy market, which on a yearly basis remains stationary since the beginning of May around a…
European Commission guidelines for the optimal drafting of the summary of the clinical investigation report under the MDR The European Commission recently published the “Commission Guidelines on the Content and Structure of the Summary of the Clinical Investigation Report” (2023/C 163/06). These guidelines provide guidance on how to prepare the summary of the clinical investigation…
Hemorrhoids: Clinical study of an A. millefolium ointment for the treatment of grade 1 and 2 internal hemorrhoids The term hemorrhoids is used to describe pathologies resulting from abnormalities of a part of the anorectal anatomy called the “hemorrhoidal pad.” Inflammation and tissue destruction are the mechanisms involved in hemorrhoids; however, the pathophysiology and etiology…
Pharmacy market trend growth in Iqvia report: data and trend The pharmacy market also marks a flat line in trend growth at the conclusion of the second week of May, which on an annual basis – over the same period of 2022 – grows in values by 2.9% but loses in volumes by 1.5%. This…
The effect of sage versus triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a double-blind randomized clinical trial Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral mucosal disease characterized by painful, recurrent single or multiple ulcers confined to the oral cavity. Aphthous ulcers are harmful to patients and cause pain and burning when eating,…
Online pharmacy market: Volume contraction -1.2%, trend growth stable in 2023 The online pharmacy market closes the 18th week of 2023 with a volume contraction, -1.2 % compared to the same seven days in 2022, holding flat the trend growth over the year. This is the indication coming from the report with which Iqvia updates…
Cranberries: A Natural Remedy to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs), which inhibit the adhesion of p-fimbriated Escherichia coli to urothelial cells lining the bladder. Cranberry 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…
IQVIA report updates pharmacy market data to the 17th week of 2023 The pharmacy market is also holding the handbrake in the 17th week of 2023, the week from April 24 to 30, losing 1.5 percent in value sales and 6.4 percent in packs on a year-on-year basis compared to the same seven days in…
Reduction of viral load in patients with acute sore throat: results of an observational clinical study with Echinacea/Salvia lozenges Acute tonsillopharyngitis or sore throat is an early sign of viral respiratory tract infection (RTI) and an optimal indicator for early antiviral and anti-inflammatory intervention. Both of these actions have been attributed to Echinacea purpurea and…