Misoprostol: women’s autonomy in the tapestry of healthcare Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin medication used to prevent and treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, induce labor, cause an abortion, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus. Misoprostol is commonly used in gynaecology for various purposes (fig. 1), including: Medical Abortion: Misoprostol is …

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Collagen: A structural scaffold Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the human body and is a major component of various connective tissues. It is a fibrous protein that provides structural support, strength, and elasticity to different parts of the body, including the skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and blood vessels. It is essential …

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Folic acid: why it is essential for hematopoiesis? Folic acid, also known as folate or vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in several bodily functions. It is an essential nutrient required for the synthesis and repair of DNA, as well as for cell division and growth. Folic acid is particularly …

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Anemia: A prevalent yet discounted health situation Anemia is a medical condition in which a person has a lower than normal amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in their blood. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Without enough hemoglobin, the …

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Vitamin K : A necessity in human nutrition Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that play a key role in the synthesis of hepatic blood coagulation proteins, in bone health, cardiovascular health, prevention of cancer, and suppression of inflammation, prevention of brain oxidative damage, sphingolipid synthesis, and osteoporosis. In nature, vitamin K occurs …

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Iron Supplementation in COVID-19: An Essentiality? COVID-19 is a viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Anaemia, on the other hand, is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can result in reduced oxygen transport to the tissues. While COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system, it can …

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