Month: December 2022

Health

New study: the risks of using tobacco heating systems are lower for health compared to cigarettes

In July 2021, the first evidence was published in the medical journal “Internal and Emergency Medicine” that tobacco heating systems are a significantly lower risk to consumer health compared to smoking cigarettes. The authors of the study say that a complete switch to tobacco heating systems in terms of biomarkers of potential harm is comparable to quitting smoking [8]. Such results are possible due to the reduction of exposure to certain toxic substances and indicators of potential harm for 6 months in smokers who have completely switched to tobacco heating […]

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Hair Care

We build the right nutrition

Vitamins take an active part in the work of all body systems, including the immune system. They are critically important for its normal functioning. Therefore, experts advise to build a balanced nutrition system, be sure to include vegetables and fruits in it. This is especially true for the cold season, when their consumption is traditionally reduced.

“Hypovitaminosis often develops in winter, potentially threatening real failures in the work of the immune system. Although there is still no unequivocal opinion on this in the expert community, everyone recognizes the importance of vitamins […]

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Obesity

Taking care of immunity in winter: a guide from experts

The immune system is a powerful and intelligent defense against viruses, bacteria, allergens. It has a lot of tools in its arsenal, including special-purpose cells and the compounds they secrete. Normally, it quickly finds and neutralizes pathogens that enter the body. In order for the system to function fully, it is necessary to pay attention to it.

We evaluate our immune status

If there is a suspicion of weakening of the immune system, you should contact a specialist. The doctor may prescribe specialized studies. This is a clinical blood test with a […]

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Health

And what about analogues?

After the invention of the drug, the company receives a registration certificate, and also has the exclusive right to manufacture and sell for 20 years. After this period, other pharmaceutical companies may produce analogues (or generics) of this drug.

Generics contain in their composition the same active ingredient as the original drug. However, the effect on the body may vary. This is due to several factors:

the raw materials for the production of a generic may differ greatly from the raw materials used for the original preparation – in terms of the […]

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Hair Care

How medicines are born

It takes decades of painstaking work to create a new drug, which requires significant investments by the company. The first stage is connected with the development of the active substance molecule – the basis of the future medicine.

The second stage is one of the most expensive and time–consuming – it is a safety and efficacy check, the study of side effects, compatibility with other drugs, the collection of dossiers for each dosage and other special studies.

After that, the medicine undergoes a long and complicated registration procedure.

For example, HOFITOL ® – […]

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