Η αυτοθεραπεία αποτελεί σημαντικό πυλώνα της υγειονομικής περίθαλψης

Abstract: The resolution of inflammation has to date been explained by the disappearance of inflammatory messenger substances, the production of which is suppressed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The latest studies, however, show that the resolution of inflammation is an actively controlled process, involving specialised pro-resolving mediators. Their formation is promoted by t ...

Συχνά η διαχείριση πρώτης γραμμή για τη δυσκοιλιότητα, μια συχνή πάθηση, ξεκινά από ένα φαρμακείο κοινότητας. Καθώς η αυτοθεραπεία γίνεται ολοένα πιο διαδεδομένη, οι φαρμακοποιοί διαδραματίζουν καίριο ρόλο στο να ενημερώνουν τους ασθενείς, να αποτελούν το πρώτο σημείο παροχής συμβουλών και να κάνουν εμπεριστατωμένες προτάσεις θεραπευτικής αγωγής. Στο πλαίσιο αυτού του ρόλου, είναι κρίσιμης σημασία ...

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 majority of sufferers manage acute headaches through self-medication. National and international guidelines recommend acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) as a first-line treatment, with the scientific evidence for ...

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 that acute and chronic cough have also significant negative impact on the daily lives of adults and children. This article evaluates the impact of ambroxol on cough recovery speed and quality of life, ...

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 and evidence. They all stimulate intestinal motility, as well as water and electrolyte secretion, and accelerate intestinal transit time [2, 3]. Herbal laxatives cannot be generalized to be gentler com ...