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Safety of metamizole superior to comparable OTC analgesics


Abstract: A meta-analysis involving 20,643 people looked at the risk of side effects after a single dose of metamizole and other non-opioid analgesics. The focus was on serious to potentially life-threatening side effects. Agranulocytosis, for example, is one of the most feared risks associated with metamizole use. Metamizole, at any dose, was found to be a safe drug with even fewer side effects t ...

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Kirjoittaja: Waltraud Stromer, PhD, Paula Fontanilla ja Beata Cywińska-DurczakEFSM: 2025;5:250017DOI: 10.52778/efsm.25.0017Päivämäärä: 04.09.2025

Self-medication in women with androgenetic alopecia

Pharmacy practice and scientific evidence


Abstract: Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning in the vertex region, which may significantly impair quality of life. A survey of 2,579 pharmacy employees highlights the importance of self-medication for affected women. Nutritional supplements containing amino acids and vitamins demonstrate favourable study results in vitro and in vivo.

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Kirjoittaja: Dr Mira Jakobs ja Dr Christiane KolbEFSM: 2025;5:250015DOI: 10.52778/efsm.25.0015Päivämäärä: 15.07.2025