Female Asthma: Hormones and Phytoestrogens

The Role of Sexual Hormones and Potential Phytoestrogen-Based Therapies in Female Asthma: Perspectives and Challenges The scientific literature extensively illustrates asthma as an inflammatory disease. Symptoms in asthmatic women appear linked to their sexual hormonal state (i.e., perimenopausal, pregnancy, menopause). Studies establish worsened pulmonary conditions in women, reflected in severity, exacerbation rates, hospitalizations, and mortality.…

Basil Extract Improves Sleep in Menopause

Clinical study shows that capsules of basil leaf extract improve sleep quality in menopausal women A clinical study demonstrates that capsules of basil leaf extract improve sleep quality in menopausal women. One of the most common issues during menopause is sleep disturbances, often negatively impacting the quality of life and well-being of women. Basil (Ocimum…

Unlocking the Potential of Ayurvedic Plants for Asthma

Harnessing the Power of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants for Asthma Management: Exploring Phytochemical Mechanisms Asthma, a chronic inflammatory condition of the bronchi often allergy-induced, leads to difficulty breathing and wheezing. Traditional herbal remedies, deeply rooted in various cultures, have been explored as a potential base for future anti-asthmatic preparations. Conventional asthma therapies face challenges like side…

GFI: New Product Registered in Vietnam

Gruppo FarmaImpresa: Registration Completed for a Microemulsified Iron-Based Product in Vietnam It is with great satisfaction that Gruppo FarmaImpresa announces the completion of the registration of a microemulsified iron-based product in Vietnam. This is a granulated, water-soluble dietary supplement in stick sachets, designed for easy administration. This product is specifically indicated to address anemia during…

Cranberry Reduces UTIs: 2023 Study Findings

Cranberry: Confirmed Reduction of Urinary Tract Infections from Study Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs) that inhibit the adhesion of p-fimbriated Escherichia coli to urothelial cells lining the bladder. Cranberry-based 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…

Medical Devices Regulations 2023: Updated Registration

Updates to Medical Devices Regulations 2023: Registration of Systems and Procedural Kits in the National Database As of October 26, 2023, significant changes have come into effect regarding the management of information related to medical devices, allowing for the input of data for both systems and procedural kits into the national database. This update is…

Acne Management with Milk Thistle Extract

Milk Thistle Extract: An Effective Approach to Acne Management in Young Patients Dermocosmetic products are often used to maintain or enhance the tolerance and effectiveness of medical acne therapies. Recent discoveries regarding the pathophysiology of acne-prone skin suggest that skincare products can contribute to maintaining homeostasis around sebaceous gland progenitor cells, thus preventing the formation…

The Crucial Role of Clinical Trials

From a scientific perspective, Clinical Trials refer to the systematic study method conducted on humans (patients or healthy volunteers) with the purpose of verifying the effects of a product and/or identifying any adverse reactions, studying its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion to establish its efficacy and tolerability. Clinical Trials must therefore confirm or refute the…

Cognitive Decline and Herbal Therapies

Herbal-Based Products in the Treatment of Subjective Cognitive Decline in the Elderly: A Literature Review Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is a self-perceived worsening of cognitive functioning, particularly in the memory domain, which cannot be verified by neuropsychological tests. SCD lies on a continuum of healthy cognitive aging and is conceptualized as the preclinical phase of…