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W jaki sposób farmaceuci z aptek ogólnodostępnych ułatwiają optymalne samodzielne leczenie zaparć


Zaparcia to bardzo częsta dolegliwość, a pacjenci zwykle w pierwszej kolejności zgłaszają się po pomoc do ogólnodostępnej apteki. Ze wzrostem znaczenia samodzielnego leczenia farmaceuci zaczynają odgr ...

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Author: Christian Ude, Eric Martin, Dilhan Esen and Daniel PohlEFSM: 2024;4:240059DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0059Date: 21.12.2024

Acetylsalicylic acid 1,000 mg: strong evidence and good tolerability in acute headache management


Headaches are most prevalent in middle age and not only have an immediate impact on the quality of life of those affected but also significantly influence their work and overall productivity. The majo ...

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Author: Jens SeibelEFSM: 2024;4:240051DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0051Date: 17.10.2024

Deciphering the daily disruption of cough: the role of ambroxol in patient recovery and quality of …


Ambroxol is a mucoactive agent which has been widely used to treat acute and chronic respiratory diseases associated with a disturbance of mucus formation and transport. More recent data demonstrated ...

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Author: Heidemarie Graeter, Lara Jagwanth and Anne-Laure TardyEFSM: 10.52778/efsm.24.0045DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0045Date: 16.10.2024

Are all stimulant laxatives the same?  A comparative perspective on bisacodyl, sodium …


Stimulant laxatives, such as bisacodyl, sodium picosulfate (SPS), and senna, are recommended to treat constipation, based on the recent AGA/ACG guideline [1], with different levels of recommendation a ...

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Author: Maura Corsetti, Anna Lacerda, Ketu Patel and Alèxia AranEFSM: 2024;4:240040DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0040Date: 15.09.2024

The importance of real-world evidence (RWE) using the example of a diclofenac pain relief gel and a…


Real-world evidence (RWE) studies are gaining increasing importance in medical research because they investigate drug therapy use under everyday conditions. Two recent RWE studies in the field of self ...

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Author: Dr Markus ZieglmeierEFSM: 2024;4:240035DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0035Date: 30.07.2024

New scientific findings on the mucokinetic effect of ambroxol


The use of ambroxol is recommended by the German Society for Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine [1] to reduce symptom intensity and accelerate the recovery from acute and subacute cough. As mucoactiv ...

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Author: Magdalena Brodowska, Heidemarie Graeter, Paula Fontanilla and Lionel NoahEFSM: 2024;4:240037DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0037Date: 30.07.2024

Rhodiola and green tea, combined with magnesium and B-vitamins, may improve the brain’s processing …


Stress can have a negative impact on cognitive functions. This secondary analysis from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on moderately stressed healthy adults, showed the positive a ...

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Author: Thamiris Tavares, Milana Dan and Lionel NoahEFSM: 2024;4:240025DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0025Date: 25.04.2024

Headache treatment with the fixed dose combination ibuprofen plus caffeine (400/100 mg)

Results from a pharmacy-based patient survey


Headache affects many people and can – in most cases – be successfully treated with over-the-counter analgesics. What are the patients’ characteristics? How do they experience the effects of the treat ...

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Author: Thomas Weiser, PhDEFSM: 2024;4:240019DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0019Date: 23.03.2024

In vitro tests allow a better understanding of the therapeutic effects of commercialized probiotic …


The gut microbiome is unique to each person and has a major impact on health. Orally administered probiotics are used to prevent and/or treat gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and additionally show pote ...

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Author: Paolo Pellegrino, MD, Maria Chiara Uboldi, PhD, Daniel Marquez and Marcos III PerezEFSM: 2024;4:240013DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0013Date: 05.03.2024

Burden of impaired vitality in the general population and potential nutritional solution


A recent study based on the National Health and Wellness Survey, the world’s largest online database of patient-reported health outcomes, found that low vitality negatively impacts quality of life, da ...

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Author: Anne-Laure Tardy, Lionel Noah, Thamiris Tavares and Caroline AmandEFSM: 2024;4:240008DOI: 10.52778/efsm.24.0008Date: 27.02.2024