Medical review with clear professional oversight

Dr. Ioannis Nikitidis is a Medical Doctor, Resident of Endocrinology, and a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (since 2004). He holds a Master of Science degree in Exercise and Health, and a Master of Science in Healthcare Management. He also holds Specialist Certification in Obesity Professional Education from the World Obesity Federation.

He has previously worked as a researcher at the Technological University of Cyprus in the Public Health department. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, his approach centres on personalised nutrition and holistic care, using a comprehensive, science-backed methodology tailored to individual needs.

Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan is a pharmacist and scientist holding a PhD in Pharmacognosy. Her academic expertise focuses on herbal medicines, natural product chemistry, and dietary supplement formulation. During her doctoral studies, she evaluated biological activities and enzyme inhibitory effects of medicinal plants, using advanced analytical and pharmaceutical techniques including HPLC, LC-QTOF-MS, GC, and in vitro biological assays.

She has published more than ten scientific articles in Q1–Q2 indexed journals, and has contributed to books and book chapters. She has delivered oral and poster presentations at international congresses and has hands-on experience in quality control aligned with European Pharmacopoeia standards, raw material evaluation, and formulation development.

In addition to academic work, she provides product development and scientific consultancy across dietary supplements and natural cosmetics, and contributes educational writing on health and natural products. As a member of the Ellasie Women’s Health Advisory Board, she supports product evaluation with a science-based, realistic approach.

Dr. Rida Asghar is an OBGYN Resident Medical Officer currently practicing in a public sector hospital in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. Her work centres on advancing women’s health through evidence-based practice and compassionate, patient-centred care.

She is preparing for the USMLE and MRCOG exams, with a goal to specialise in gynecologic oncology, and is focused on improving outcomes and reducing late diagnoses, particularly in rural communities. She has been selected for a two-month observership in Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston (May–June 2026), to broaden clinical exposure and perspective.

Alongside clinical practice, she is actively involved in research and quality improvement, including audits on surgical site infections after caesarean sections, studies on obstructed labour outcomes, seasonal variation in preeclampsia outcomes, and evaluation of labour care guides on fetal-maternal outcomes. She also contributes to work on obstetrical early assessment scoring for high-risk emergencies.

As a medical reviewer, she brings hands-on clinical experience, a commitment to accuracy, and a patient-centred approach to evaluating educational content.