Background and aim The exact effect of vitamin D administration on the lipid profile in
postmenopausal women is unknown. However, as dyslipidemia is a recognized risk factor for …

Background: Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) are at risk of transmitting
the lethal COVID-19 virus globally and increasing its prevalence. Aim: The aim of this …

Plant-derived 5 α-reductase inhibitors, such as β-sitosterol and phytosterol glycosides, have
been used to treat androgenic alopecia, but their oral absolute bioavailability is poor. This …

Sitagliptin (SGN) is an antidiabetic drug used for treatment of diabetes mellitus type II. The
objectives of this study were to formulate SGN in form of thiolated chitosan (TC) nanoparticles …

Background and aim The effect of tamoxifen administration on serum lipids in females
remains unclear. The studies which have explored this topic have produced conflicting results, …

In today’s world, non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) are recognized as substitutes for sugar or
other high-calorie sweeteners, and their consumption is increasing dramatically. However, …

Selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) are customizable drug delivery vehicles that show good
bioavailability, higher efficacy and lower toxicity than ordinary Se. Pre-treatment of male rats …

Continuous exposure to preservatives such as nitrite salts has deleterious effects on different
organs. Meanwhile, Nigella sativa oil can remediate such organ dysfunction. Here, we …

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health issue that considerably impacts mortality, morbidity,
and healthcare costs worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc in diabetes …

The use of synthetic medication for treating alopecia is restricted because of systemic exposure
and related negative effects. Beta-sitosterol (β-ST), a natural chemical, has lately been …