Latest Advertising Updates for Medical Devices: Regulatory Update from the Ministry of Health Recent updates regarding the advertising of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDM) have led to new regulatory provisions. On March 18, 2023, two decrees from the Ministry of Health, signed on January 26, 2023, were published in the Official Gazette,…
Garlic Powder: Benefits for Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Health Individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are particularly at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). One contributing factor to MetS pathogenesis is an imbalanced intestinal microbiota. Recent hypotheses suggest that garlic may provide benefits in improving intestinal transit time and reducing cardiovascular risks. To delve deeper…
Mercato farmaceutico italiano: Crescita tendenziale in calo a 25 settimane dall’inizio dell’anno The pharmacy market once again shows a declining curve, with a year-to-date growth rate below 1%, a situation not seen since February. Additionally, there has been a contraction of over four points in the number of units sold. This snapshot is captured by…
Clinical study: Vaginal ovules containing hyaluronic acid, polycarbophil and lactic acid for vulvovaginal symptoms such as burning, dryness, irritation, dysuria and dyspareunia Gruppo FarmaImpresa is required, for regulatory reasons, to regularly follow a postmarketing surveillance system called postmarketing clinical follow-up (PMCF). The PMCF is a continuous and proactive process that aims to continuously evaluate the…
Highly bioavailable curcumin reduces symptoms of the common cold: a clinical study of healthy Japanese adults Common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by a number of viruses, such as rhinovirus, adenovirus, coronavirus, enterovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. In mild cases, local symptoms are observed in…
Dietary supplements for insomnia: relationships between individual preconditions, sleep problems, and customization of supplementation Insomnia is one of the most widespread problems of concern in modern society, with a worldwide prevalence of 20%, and is known to cause lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and depression. Insomnia is classified according to the…
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…