Pharmacy market: Sales data analysis and trends 2023, gradual slowdown and significant decline in several sectors It went from flat to slightly declining the pharmacy market trend curve, which in week 22 falls below 1 percent in values for the first time since February. That’s the snapshot that comes from Iqvia’s report with which it…
Study reveals effectiveness of CAM therapies in treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: Focus on potential of ginger Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of pregnancy, also known as nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) or morning sickness, as they often occur in the morning. The mechanism is unclear, but it could be related to…
Pharmacy market remains flat in week 20 of 2023: minimal 1% growth in values and significant 4% contraction in volumes It also remains flat in the 20th week of 2023, the week from May 15 to 21, the trend curve of the pharmacy market, which on a yearly basis remains stationary since the beginning of…
Important Supreme Court order on interpretation of medical device distributor liability The Court of Cassation issued an order on March 6, 2023, number 6568, which could have a significant impact on all distributors of medical devices or in vitro diagnostics that are part of multinational corporate groups. Specifically, the Supreme Court asked the Court of…
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,…