Volume 18, Issue 3

Nicky Kumar Jaiswal, Kumari Priyanka Singh, Dinesh Kumar

pp. 243–248 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250172 · 2025

Brain tumors represent a significant health burden globally, with their incidence steadily rising. India, as a populous country, bears a considerable share of this burden. Epidemiologically, brain tumors present a comple…

Aluri Praneetha, Manchikanti Hima Sathwika, Shaik Rahimunnisa, Perumalla Lokeswari, Akurathi Dikshitha, Sunkara Ramya, Komaragiri Krishna

pp. 249–256 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250209 · 2025

In unconscious patients, managing treatment presents significant challenges due to the inability to gauge subjective effects and the complexities of altered pharmacokinetics. Critical illness often modifies drug absorpti…

Sayali Arun Dongare, Rutuja Sunil Bastapure, Gopal Vijaykumar Lohiya, Kranti Limbajirao Satpute

pp. 257–261 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250219 · 2025

The majority of frequent reason of low functional blockage of the bowel in pediatrics is a Hirschsprung disease, which is brought on by a genetic mutation that disrupts the enteric nerve system. The absence of enteric ga…

Athul Hari Kumar, Joshua Kuruvilla, Vipitha Thomas

pp. 262–265 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250228 · 2025

The emergence of virtual hospitals and telehealth has improved the ways of providing healthcare services, although it also brings new obstacles in patient management. In these settings, clinical pharmacists are indispens…

J. Christy Immaculate

pp. 266–272 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250106 · 2025

Background:Considering the long-term nature of hypertension and its continuous treatment requirements, the high cost of branded antihypertensive drugs poses a significant challenge for low-and middle-income patients. Gen…

Kishore Harshavardhan Raj, Shekhar Yadav, Sudha Murthy, Blessy George, Balakeshwa Ramaiah

pp. 273–278 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250184

Background:Seizures are sudden, temporary episodes of brain activity that cause changes in behavior, sensation or consciousness and lead to uncontrollable movements. With the expanse of study on seizures, numerous therap…

Aswathi P. S, Athira Krishnan, Balakeshwa Ramaiah

pp. 279–284 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250186 · 2025

Background:Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, leading to significant metabolic complications. Poor glycemic control exacerbates these complications, includin…

Anushil Anand, Prakash Kumar, Pritam Lenka, Sajalendu Ghosh

pp. 285–290 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250194 · 2025

Background:Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and disability globally and is also very much a significant burden in India. This study aimed to identify prevalent risk factors among hospitalize…

Srinivasan S, Hema Nandhini, Arul Prakasam, Senthil Kumar

pp. 291–298 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250206 · 2025

Background: Recent research has highlighted the significant economic burden associated with hypothyroidism, showing that individuals affected by this condition experience increased healthcare costs due to both acute and …

Thanuji Fernando, Chathula Munasinghe, Hasitha Liyanaarachchi, Rumesh Nelumdeniya, Rohini Fernandopulle

pp. 299–307 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250224 · 2025

Introduction:Patient counselling has been shown to significantly enhance lifestyle modifications and medication adherence in the management of non-communicable diseases. Research Design and Methods: A single-centre, pros…

Dhanya Dharman, Lal Prasanth M L, Nitha P Mohan, Silpa Vijayan

pp. 308–314 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250226 · 2025

Aim: This cross-sectional study examined the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding materiovigilance among pharmacy students in Kerala, conducted over 6 months from November 2022 to May 2023, with approval from the…

Akash H Nataraj, Soumya Shivalingappa Morabad, Mallappa Hanumanthappa Shalavadi, Chandrashekar V Mangannavar, Irappa Vithoba Madhabhavi

pp. 315–320 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250229 · 2025

Background: Chemotherapy stands as a cornerstone in the management of breast cancer, offering substantial benefits in terms of disease control and survival outcomes. However, the complexity of chemotherapy regimens coupl…

Waseem Hussain Bhat, Shibi Thomson, Balakeshwa Ramaiah

pp. 321–324 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250237 · 2025

Background:Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a significant global health burden, affecting 8-16% of the population and frequently associated with anemia. The underlying causes include reduced erythropoietin production, iro…

Subashini Rajaram, Subhalakshmi Mohandass, Priyadharsini Ravi, Peethi Bala Dhakshina Murthy, Ann Jency Arul Durai Singam

pp. 329–332 · 2025

This case study describes the clinical course of a 60-year-old woman who presented to the general medicine department with a fever, body aches and a headache. Initial examination revealed fever, slightly elevated blood p…

Deeksha M, Chethan Kumar JK, Akshay Louis Dias, Mangala S

pp. 325–328 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250161 · 2025

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting approximately 1% of the population, primarily causing joint inflammation and leading to joint destruction, physical disability and cardiovascular disease. Me…

Smitha Sarah Thambi, Angelin Grace Thomas, Kaushika Saravanan

pp. 333–336 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250190 · 2025

Lipomyelomeningocele (LMMC) is a neural tube defect characterized by the presence of a spinal lipoma that incorporates neural elements, leading to various symptoms like skin lesions, musculoskeletal issues, sensory defic…

Aishwarya Nair Krishnanunni, Rohit Krishnappa, Varsha Iranna Dalal, Srinivasan Ranganathan

pp. 337–341 · 2025

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), due to venous insufficiency commonly induced by chronic Intravenous (IV) drug abuse, is a major global health issue. This article discusses the interaction between these factors with the help …

Pavan Kumar Yanamadala, Madhuri Akasapu, Pradeepthi Bokka

pp. 342–347 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250215 · 2025

Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder with an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, affecting the cardiovascular system, eyes, and musculoskeletal structure. While often diagnosed in childhood, lat…

Hemalatha Ganjala, Ram Nageswara Rao Gajula, Anusha Nakka, Taslima Naaz Shaik, Gayatri Nakka

pp. 348–351 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20250273 · 2025

A relatively rare case of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea accompanied by pneumocephalus with a deviated nasal septum is reported in a young, elderly man who met with alleged Road Traffic Accident (RTA) and self-fell…