Probiotics in Human Health: Current Evidence, Mechanism of Action, and Future Perspectives
International Journal of Microbiology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Probiotics are widely recognized for their potential to promote human health through diverse mechanisms that influence host physiology and microbial ecology. This review synthesizes current evidence on the biological functions, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic applications of probiotics.
Guesh Mulaw +4 more
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Is vaginal hyaluronic acid as effective as vaginal estriol for vaginal dryness relief? [PDF]
, 2013 In a multicenter, randomized, controlled, open-label, parallel- group trial hyaluronic acid vaginal gel (Hyalofemme) was compared to estriol vaginal cream (Ovestin) in women with vaginal dryness due to various causes.
Stute, Petra
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Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 45, December 4, 2025.This study demonstrates that patients with PCOS exhibit altered gut microbial profiles, and FMT from PCOS patients induces PCOS‐like symptoms in mice. Specifically, gut dysbiosis reduces 3‐HAA levels in the context of PCOS. Administration of 3‐HAA to mice alleviates PCOS by promoting de novo NAD+ synthesis.
Ke Chen +6 more
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MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 14, Issue 6, December 2025.The rise in azole resistance among Nakaseomyces glabratus and Pichia kudriavzevii presents a growing public health challenge. These results indicate that even in cases where an isolate is classified as susceptible by drug susceptibility testing, elevated gene expression may persist, and treatment should not be discontinued.
Fatemeh Zahra Ranjbar Golafshani +3 more
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses in Australia
Australian Veterinary Journal, Volume 103, Issue 12, Page 781-889, December 2025.The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance also affects equine veterinarians with increasing frequency. Antimicrobial stewardship and responsible prescribing are essential for a future in which effective antimicrobials are available, as it is unlikely that new antimicrobials will become available for use in horses.
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Development and in vitro evaluation of an acid buffering bioadhesive vaginal gel for mixed vaginal infections [PDF]
, 2008 U radu je opisan razvoj puferiranog biodhezivnog vaginalnog (acid buffering bioadhesive vaginal, ABBV) gela za terapiju miješanih vaginalnih infekcija. Ispitani su različiti bioadhezivni polimeri procijenjena su njihova bioadhezivna svojstva, stabilnost
ROOP KRISHEN KHAR +9 more
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The Effect of Vitamin C Vaginal Tablets on Amsel Criterion in Patients with Bacterial Vaginosis
Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2011 Background & aim: Bacterial vaginosis is the common cause of vaginitis among women of reproductive ages. Amsel criterion is the most accurate and applicable diagnosis method for bacterial vaginosis.
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Comparison between Effectiveness of Lactobacillus Acidophilus Suppository and Metronidazole Vaginal Tablet with Aim of Regulation of Vaginal PH in Patients with Bacterial Vaginosis [PDF]
Background & Objectives: Increase in vaginal pH is an indicator of bacterial vaginosis , changing a healthy acidic environment to a more acidic than 4.5.
محمدپوراصل, اصغر +5 more
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Comparison of intravaginal and oral metronidazole in patients with bacterial vaginosis [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Metronidazole is considered an effective treatment for bacterial vaginosis. Only oral preparations were available until 2014, but an intravaginal gel preparation recently became commercially available in South Korea.
Sang Won Han +3 more
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The efficacy of vaginal clindamycin for the treatment of abnormal genital tract flora in pregnancy. [PDF]
, 2003 To assess the efficacy of 2% clindamycin vaginal cream (CVC) to treat bacterial vaginosis (BV) in ...
Sheehan, M +4 more
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