The advantages of the international contract

The international contract in the field of medical devices. What are its advantages? The internationalization process goes through trade with other parties from different countries. EU reg. 2017/745 has standardized product disciplines between states of the European Union, however, civil and commercial aspects that are not codified by supranational rules remain freely determined between the…

Cranberry and recurrent urinary tract infections

Recurrent urinary tract infections: is cranberry extract helpful? Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a commonly acquired bacterial infection especially in young, healthy women. Cranberry has historically been used for the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infection; however, research has found conflicting evidence on its efficacy for urinary tract infection prophylaxis. The purpose of this…

MDR extension: the proposal of the European Parliament

Extension of the transition period: the proposal to amend the European regulation 2017/745 MDR The proposal to amend the European Regulation 2017/745 MDR and the European Regulation 2017/746 IVDR, announced on December 9 during the EPSCO meeting came earlier than expected and was already published on the European Commission’s Medical Device website on January 6.…

How to improve asthma control?

Efficacy of probiotic administration in patients with partially controlled asthma The organism Bifidobacterium longum subsp infantis (B.infantis), defined as an oral probiotic, can modulate the immune system by inducing regulatory T cells (Treg) and decreasing allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness. It was hypothesized that administration of probiotics along with ordinary asthma treatment may improve asthma control in…

Fatigue and Korean red ginseng

The effect of Korean ginseng on disease-related fatigue It is well known that fatigue, or the feeling of fatigue and asthenia, is a multifaceted symptom of unknown etiology and varying severity that affects many people in the course of illness. In traditional Eastern cultures, ginseng has been used for centuries to increase energy and improve…

MDR: Extension of the transition period?

EPSCO meeting: commission discussed the future of medical devices With the adoption of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745, the regulation for medical devices has changed dramatically. The main goal of the MDR (Medical Device Regulation) is to “establish a robust, transparent, predictable and sustainable regulatory framework for medical devices, ensuring a high level…