Volume 18, Issue 2

Shiv Dhananjay, Romi Kumari, Ranjeet Kumar

pp. 134–141 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250115 · 2025

Since the Nipah Virus (NiV) first appeared in Malaysia and Singapore in 1998-99, the NiV virus has reappeared several times, infecting people critically and having a high fatality rate. It is categorized as a Biosafety L…

Anushree Prakasha Munchinamane

pp. 142–154 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250135 · 2025

The market for advanced wound care products worldwide is valued at $7.1 billion, with an expected 8.3% annual growth rate, the $7.1 billion global market for advanced wound care products is expected to reach $12.5 billio…

Julliyan Dilleban Arokiadoss, Narayanan Venkateshan, Denilah Pauline, Karthika K, Bhavani Suba Niranjana

pp. 155–160 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250137 · 2025

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) presents a significant clinical challenge due to its complex neurochemical underpinnings and varied symptom severity. This review explores the predictors of severe AWS, focusing on the p…

Milagrin Xavier, Priyadharsini Ravi, Preethi Bala Dhakshina Murthy, Ann Jency Arul Durai Singam, Subhalakshmi Mohandass

pp. 161–170 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250144 · 2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. It frequently coexists with a variety of ot…

Ram Kumar Senthil Kumar, Sivakumar Velusamy

pp. 171–179 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250145 · 2025

Pharmacovigilance (PV) plays a crucial role in ensuring drug safety by monitoring and assessing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs). However, the traditional methods of PV are often labor-intensive, time-consuming and limited …

Deekshitha Shivakumar, Kiran Nagaraju

pp. 180–183 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250205 · 2025

Andropause, also known as Late-Onset Hypogonadism, is a prevalent occurrence that more men experience as they age. Based on the prevalence of symptoms in the community suggestive of low testosterone, Late-Onset Hypogonad…

Hiba H, Malathi M, Mariyam M, Anubhab Bhattacharjee, Dayanand Puranik

pp. 184–190 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250022 · 2025

Background:As per WHO, Self-medication involves selecting medicines for self-diagnosed conditions, often without medical consultation, leading to misuse. Limited research examines how knowledge, attitude and practices in…

Sudha Murthy, Shekhar Yadav, Blessy George, Balakeshwa Ramaiah

pp. 191–198 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250118 · 2025

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, is an emerging complex metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance, impaired glucose uptake and disrupted hepatic glucose production. This study aimed to elucidate the imp…

Anandhasayanam Aravamuthan, Sharmia Vijayan, Poovarasan Anbarasan, Sathish Kumar Sakthivel, Sundaramoorthy Sagadevan, Sarmatha Velumani, Subramaniyan Kannan, Sangameswaran Balakrishnan

pp. 199–205 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250136 · 2025

Background:The “smoker’s paradox” suggests that smokers may have better outcomes following Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) than non-smokers. However, this paradox remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the…

Sudeshna Banerjee, Balakeshwa Ramaiah

pp. 206–212 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250142 · 2025

Background:Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) is a common healthcare-associated infection that contributes significantly to patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stays and increased healthcare costs. Thi…

Anshul Khundia, Khipenlo Kath, Kanishk Kala

pp. 213–218 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250174 · 2025

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar, which not only affects the physical health of patients but also affects psychological, social, physical and environmental funct…

Idris Dawaiwala, Monika Fuse, Manisha Katyari, Shrikant Raut, Sharook Shaji, Satyajit Singh Gill, Vivek Patwardhan

pp. 219–225 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250193 · 2025

Objectives: Unintentional medication-related discrepancies at discharge are linked to serious Medication Errors (MEs), adverse drug events, and increased healthcare utilization. Given the developmental stage of clinical …

Atul Desai, Kavita Desai, Hemshree Desai, Rutvij Desai, Kajal Purohit, Chirag Desai

pp. 226–230 · DOI: InJPharPract-18-2-226 · 2025

According to several studies, the prevalence of hypothyroidism in SCA patients ranges from 2 to 6%. In India, there is no regular practice for screening for hypothyroidism, despite the negative effects it can have on peo…

Venugopal Vignesh, John Aswin, Dyneese Geetha Abinish, Deivendran Lokeshvaran, Sivakumar Kalaivani

pp. 231–234 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250140 · 2025

Anophthalmia is characterised by the complete absence of optic structures, while microphthalmia involves underdeveloped eye structures, often accompanied by other defects such as congenital cataracts and coloboma. Both c…

Sradha S, Harsha Parween, Ameera Binth Musthafa Eranhikkuth, Amulya Diya Malammal Rajesh, Ayisha Thacharupadikkal Thazhath, Fathima Farsha Meachoth, Dilip Chandrasekhar, Sai Keerthana

pp. 235–238 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250143 · 2025

To report a case of maculopapular rashes secondary to the use of ofloxacin. A 23-year-old female was presented with maculopapular rashes throughout the body along with a reddish eye. The causality of the Adverse Drug Rea…

Venugopal Vignesh, Sivakumar Kalaivani, Deivendran Lokeshvaran, John Aswin, Dyneese Geetha Abinish

pp. 239–242 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250162 · 2025

Niemann-Pick disease is a rare genetic lysosomal storage disorder characterised by disrupted lipid metabolism, leading to harmful lipid accumulation in organs such as the liver, spleen and brain. It is classified into se…