Volume 19, Issue 2

Vidya Kishanrao Magar, Karna Bhagwanrao Khavane

pp. 139–150 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260496 · 2025

The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is a pivotal oncogenic driver in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and other epithelial malignancies. Over the past two decades, successive generations of EGFR Tyrosine Kinase…

Bharath Chandra Kokkula

pp. 151–158 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260501 · 2025

Background: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with India facing a rising burden. Community pharmacists, due to their accessibility and trust within communities, a…

Souman Samanta, Sneha Sah

pp. 159–166 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260527 · 2025

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has become a significant healthcare problem worldwide, claiming an estimated 1.27 million lives in 2019, and the situation is projected to worsen by 2050. This threat arises from the improp…

Athul. H

pp. 167–171 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260548 · 2025

Precision medicine, which is often referred to as personalised medicine, is a cutting-edge approach to healthcare that aims to customise medical treatments for individual patients according to their lifestyle, genetic co…

Vidya Kishanrao Magar, Karna Bhagwanrao Khavane

pp. 172–178 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260568 · 2025

The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) signaling pathway has been and still is essential in the genesis and therapy of several solid tumors, the most famous among them being Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Me…

Parshant Pokhriyal, Afsha Anjum, Muskan Kumari, Alisha Naaz

pp. 179–185 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260553 · 2025

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a significant etiological agent of acute respiratory tract infections, with its most pronounced impact observed in the pediatric population. It also poses a substantial threat to elderly i…

Muchukota Sushma, Bharathi Bhogenahalli Venkatappa, Vanishree Sangatapalli Adinarayanareddy, Shannumukha Sainath, Marripalli Nagendra

pp. 186–192 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260563 · 2025

Pharmacogenomics (PGx), a key pillar of precision medicine, enables drug therapy customization based on a patient’s genetic profile. Pharmacists, as experts in medication, are best placed to organize the use of PGx testi…

Manjula Gudhoor, Saikrishna Patil, Raghavendra D Sagar, Madiwalaya Shivakantayya Ganachari

pp. 193–201 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260460 · 2025

Background: Quality of Life (QOL) assessment is essential in cancer care, particularly for patients undergoing Radiotherapy (RT), which is administered to nearly 50% of all cancer patients. While RT improves survival, it…

Neeraja Rani Samineni, Kiranmai Mandava

pp. 202–212 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260474 · 2025

Objectives: To explore the perceptions of pharmacy students and faculty toward communication skills training, identify the barriers that hinder its development, and examine how a lack of communication skills affects real…

Shivani Chauhan, Ankit Gaur

pp. 213–219 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260492 · 2025

Aim:Medication errors are a major threat to patient safety, with underreporting driven by fear, stigma, and lack of awareness. This study aimed to improve the culture of medication error reporting in a tertiary care hosp…

Mahbubur Rahman, Sanjoy Chungkrang, Shahil Arman, Ashraful Islam

pp. 220–224 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260453 · 2025

Background:Age group and gender which are at high risk for tuberculosis and types of concomitant diseases. Objectives:To analysis the demographic data and concomitant illness in tuberculosis patients. Materials and Metho…

Ancy Anil, Angelin Ann Anil, Sharon Wilson, Tintu Thomas, Elizabeth James, Abhilash Kumar B

pp. 225–231 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260529 · 2025

Background:Antibiotic de-escalation is a critical antimicrobial stewardship practice that ensures targeted, safer therapy. However, the influence of patient-specific factors such as age, gender, and microbiological cultu…

Sheetal Singh, Himanshu Sharma, Vijay Aggarwal

pp. 232–239 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260539 · 2025

Introduction: Inventory management in hospital stores presents complex challenges, particularly in cancer care settings where high-cost medications and irregular demand patterns exist. Hospital administrators must mainta…

Karthick Murugesan, R. Dinesh Kumar, Kavibharathi K, Jeevitha J, Arun Babu, Shankar Dhandapani

pp. 240–247 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260549 · 2025

Background:Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Assessing patients’ knowledge, attitudes, and medication adherence is essential for effective management. Materi…

Homesh Choudhary, Raju Koneri, Rajeswari Ramasamy

pp. 248–254 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260530 · 2025

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the role of community pharmacists and explore their experiences related to patient trust and satisfaction in urban Northern Bengaluru. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross…

Shreya Shastri, Blessy George, Balakeshwa Ramaiah

pp. 255–261 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260559 · 2025

Background:Malnutrition, a major public health issue in developing countries, affects children’s growth and development, with varying incidence and prevalence between rural and urban populations. This study aims to asses…

Sharmila Nirojini, Narmadha Sathyamoorthy, Neelufer Naz Dowlath Basha, Niveda Sivakumar

pp. 262–271 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260572 · 2025

This cross-sectional study, conducted between March and August 2023, assessed the risk factors of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among 302 healthy women aged 18-45 years using a modified WHO STEPS approach. Data on beh…

Syed Afzal Uddin Biyabani, Neelkantreddy Patil, Hafsa Naema, Safa Wasay, Syed Raziuddin Faisal

pp. 272–280 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260589 · 2025

Background:Dyslipidaemia represents a major contributor to cardiovascular morbidity in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) …

Manisha Phadte, Seema Rath

pp. 281–287 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260597 · 2025

Introduction: Non-communicable diseases are rapidly rising worldwide, causing serious public health concerns that must be addressed. Past studies exhibit the relation between education and the prevalence of non-communica…

Kurupatha Menatha Jayasree, Mounika M, Shilpa S, Sandhya S, Swetha S

pp. 288–296 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260595 · 2025

Background: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines are designed to improve outcomes following cardiac arrest. However, real-world compliance varies, potentially affecting survival rates. Materials and Methods: T…