MENTAL HEALTH OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Objective: To identify, evaluate, and synthesize the latest evidence on the prevalence, types, risk factors, impacts, and interventions related to mental health in breastfeeding mothers from reputable journals (2021–2026). Method: A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, CI...

Maternal mental health Breastfeeding Postpartum depression Postpartum anxiety Breast milk
CHLORHEXIDINE IN CONTEMPORARY DENTISTRY: A COMPREHENSIVE NARRATIVE REVIEW

Objective: This narrative review covers CHX’s pharmacology, clinical applications across various dental fields, and associated adverse effects. Method: Literature review highlighted systematic reviews and clinical trials showing that CHX mouthrinse effectively reduces dental plaque and inflammati...

Chlorhexidine Dental plaque Gingivitis Periodontitis Oral surgery Dental implants Endodontics
IMPACT OF OVERCROWDED CLASSROOM CONDITION ON PERCEIVED STRESS AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Objective: This study aims to explore the direct impact of overcrowded classroom conditions on perceived stress and academic performance among university students. Method: An analytical cross-sectional design was utilized. The participants included a random sample of 747 students at Al-Furat Al-A...

Overcrowded Classroom Perceived Stress Academic Performance
IN VITRO GASTROINTESTINAL CALCIUM RELEASE FROM AN ORGANIC CALCIUM–CPP GRANULE MATRIX AND ITS TRANSLATIONAL RELEVANCE TO BIOAVAILABILITY

Objective: This study evaluated an NVTIA organic calcium–casein phosphopeptide (CPP) composite tablet built from calcium citrate malate, calcium L-lactate, CPP, inulin, resistant dextrin and microencapsulated vitamin D3. Method: The optimized granule system achieved 84.7% calcium release after 30...

calcium citrate malate calcium L-lactate casein phosphopeptide inulin calcium bioavailability gastrointestinal release NVTIA
A STABILIZED HIRUDIN SOLID PREMIX IN THE TRANSLATIONAL CONTEXT OF CORONARY THROMBOSIS AND ACUTE CORONARY ISCHEMIA

Objective: Persistent thrombin activity contributes to coronary thrombosis and recurrent ischemia in acute coronary syndromes. We measured hirudin activity in a low-water-activity premix and reviewed randomized evidence from unstable angina and non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes. Method: O...

Hirudin acute coronary syndrome coronary thrombosis direct thrombin inhibition water activity peptide stabilization antithrombotic therapy
MENTHOL–EUCALYPTOL SENSORY MODULATION IN A SUGAR-FREE HERBAL HARD CANDY: VOLATILE RETENTION, COUGH-REFLEX EVIDENCE, AND RESPIRATORY COMFORT

Objective: Menthol and eucalyptus-derived 1,8-cineole are widely used in cooling-aromatic respiratory products, but their physiological relevance depends on both sensory delivery and preservation of volatile constituents during manufacture. We evaluated a sugar-free herbal hard candy containing e...

Menthol 1 8-Cineole TRPM8 Cough reflex Eucalyptus oil microcapsule Respiratory comfort
SOD-RICH MELON POLYSACCHARIDE–PROTEIN COMPLEX SUPPORTS KERATINOCYTE REDOX DEFENSE AND A TRANSLATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR NUTRITIONAL PHOTOPROTECTION

Objective: Ultraviolet exposure produces reactive oxygen species in skin and contributes to erythema, inflammatory signaling, matrix damage, and photoaging. Method: We tested the BCLC® SOD-Rich Melon Endogenous Polysaccharide–Protein Complex in H₂O₂-stressed HaCaT keratinocytes and compared the c...

Photoprotection Ultraviolet radiation Keratinocyte Superoxide dismutase Cucumis melo Minimal erythema dose Photo-oxidative stress
ANTARCTIC KRILL OIL AND SKELETAL-MUSCLE FUNCTION: HUMAN EVIDENCE FOR STRENGTH AND RECOVERY

Objective: Krill oil supplies EPA and DHA in a phospholipid-rich matrix and has been studied in skeletal-muscle ageing and recovery from exercise. Method: We characterized optimized BCLC® Antarctic krill oil batches and examined randomized human studies reporting muscle outcomes. Results: EPA was...

Antarctic krill oil Skeletal muscle Muscle strength Exercise recovery Exercise DHA Phospholipids
STABILIZED WHITE-TOMATO PHYTOENE–PHYTOFLUENE MICROCAPSULES: FORMULATION PERFORMANCE AND CLINICAL CONTEXT FOR CUTANEOUS PHOTOPROTECTION

Objective: Phytoene and phytofluene are colorless dietary carotenoids with ultraviolet-absorbing and redox-active properties. We examined a BCLC® white-tomato microcapsule enriched in these carotenoids and compared its measured formulation properties with published human oral-photoprotection stud...

Phytoene Phytofluene White tomato Oral photoprotection Erythema Microcapsule BCLC
POST-ALCOHOL RECOVERY SUPPORT FROM A MULTI-COMPONENT BOTANICAL–AMINO ACID FORMULATION: FORMULATION-SPECIFIC HUMAN FINDINGS AND CLINICAL EVIDENCE CONTEXT

Objective: Alcohol hangover is a mixed post-intoxication state rather than a single symptom. We evaluated an NVTIA® post-alcohol nutritional formulation containing standardized Hovenia dulcis and Pueraria lobata extracts, embedded L-cysteine granules, and curcumin–corn oligopeptide composite gran...

alcohol hangover Hovenia dulcis Pueraria lobata L-cysteine post-alcohol recovery nutritional support NVTIA®
PATIENTS’ SATISFACTION TOWARD QUALITY OF NURSING CARE IN HOSPITALS OF DIYALA GOVERNORATE, IRAQ

Objective: Aim: To assess patients’ satisfaction with the quality of nursing care in hospitals of Diyala Governorate, Iraq. Methods: A descriptive correlational study design was used. A sample of 500 patients was selected from Baqubah Teaching Hospital. Data were collected using a structured ques...

Satisfaction Quality of Nursing Care Iraq