EFFECTIVENESS OF MULTIPURPOSE CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS AGAINST PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA

Contact lens wear is a popular method to improve vision, with millions of users worldwide. While contact lenses are generally safe, complications can occur, and one of the most serious is microbial keratitis. This condition can lead to permanent vision loss if not properly managed. In this study, we aim to investigate the factors contributing to microbial keratitis in contact lens users, with

Authors: Sulis Indra Mulyaningsih , Iwan Setiawan
Pages: 1-10
QUANTUM MEDICINE IN PRACTICE: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF EVIDENCE-BASED RESULTS

Quantum medicine offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, addressing all the senses and their associated discomfort. This emerging field not only encompasses preventive measures but also extends its healing potential to conditions where pain has already manifested. The comprehensive nature of quantum medicine allows for the incorporation of various medical specialties, making it a

Authors: CARLOS HENRIQUE DOS SANTOS , GABRIELA PEREIRA ALMEIDA
Pages: 30-36
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING OF ORIGANUM ACUTIDENS: ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS

Origanum species, such as Origanum acutidens, are valued for their rich essential oil constituents and find diverse applications in culinary and folk medicine. This study investigates the isolation and structural identification of key bioactive compounds from O. acutidens, revealing the presence of rosmarinic acid, lithospermic acid, vicenin-2, betulalbuside A, 8-OH-linaloyl glucoside,

Authors: Elif Yılmazlı , Ahmet Özdemir
Pages: 11-16
SCENTED LEGENDS: A JOURNEY OF PERFUMERY FROM MYTH TO ANTIQUITY

The use of cosmetics has left a distinctive mark on civilizations across the ages. Whether in the burial of the deceased, religious ceremonies, or daily life, cosmetics have played a pivotal role in preserving health and enhancing beauty. The term "cosmetics" finds its origins in the Greek word "κοσμεῖν" (pr.cosmin), signifying adornment and decoration. Throughout

Authors: Dr. Maria Anna Papadopoulos , Dr. Dimitrios K. Georgiou, PHD
Pages: 17-29