E-ISSN 2231-3206 | ISSN 2320-4672
This journal will welcome the original articles, review articles , short communications, letters, education forum, guest editorials, books reviews from the field of clinical physiology, experimental physiology, medical education in physiology, pharmacy practices, social pharmacy, experimental pharmacy, pharmacy education, pharmaceutical marketing, clinical pharmacology, experimental pharmacology, clinical trials, medical education in pharmacology etc
2024, Vol: 14, Issue: 10
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. Year: 2024, Volume: 14 Review Article- An insight into the pathophysiology of mucormycosis: Lesson learnt during COVID pandemic
Sukanti Bhattacharyya, Samashaptak, Purushottam Chatterjee
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2020-2027
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05202202417052024
Original Research- A survey to determine the safety of covishield in post-vaccinated health-care professionals and workers at tertiary care center – A retrospective cohort study
Anitha Elango, Neevedha Kannan, Isswariya Anandan, Surapaneni Krishna Mohan
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2028-2034
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05211202418052024
Original Research- Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease
Rachita Ratan Bhowal, Anju Anand Asia, Aditi Anand Asia
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2035-2040
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024
Original Research- Assessment by modified essay type questions and multiple-choice questions in medical undergraduate students: Which are better in addressing higher cognitive skills?
Ritu Bajpai, Yogesh Gavali, Charushila Rukadikar
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2041-2043
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05217202419052024
Original Research- Blood pressure response to 12 weeks of isometric handgrip exercise training in prehypertensive adult males
Noorain Sultana, Rama Devi M, Ambareesha K
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2044-2047
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.10477202319052024
Original Research- Comparative study of oral iron and intravenous iron sucrose for the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy
Savitha A, Saritha H, Uma Deshmukh, Swetha K
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2048-2050
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.04177202401052024
Original Research- Assessment of the use of antibiotics based on the WHO access, watch, and reserve index in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit of a medical college in Eastern India
Pragnadyuti Mandal, Arijit Kayal, Debajyoti Saha, Payeli Debbarma, Avishek Mazumder
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2051-2057
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05204202427052024
Original Research- Assessing impact of melasma on quality of life using Hindi-Melasma Quality of Life Index scale and Melasma Area and Severity Index score
Lamya Grewal, Anurag Sood, Ranchit Narang, Pratibha Gupta, Sharang Gupta
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2058-2062
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05214202429052024
Original Research- Clinical and epidemiological profile of herpes zoster cases and its complications: A prospective study
Ashwin Budihal, Madhuri M Gudikote, Naveen Kumar P, Vidya K R
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2063-2066
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05200202431052024
Original Research- Changes in visual evoked potentials during the menstrual cycle in young women
Rekha S
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2067-2070
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05201202403062024
Original Research- Conversance and attitude of budding clinicians toward antimicrobial use – A pressing priority
Anita Sharma, Mayank Kumar Singh, Garima Mittal, Saurabh Kohli
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2071-2077
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05234202403062024
Original Research- Comparative assessment of medical professionalism in medical interns of old and competency-based medical education curricula
Amit M Shah, Darshan J Dave
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2078-2084
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.08999202406092024
Original Research- A cross-sectional study to determine the potential drug–drug interactions in patients with alcoholic liver disease in a tertiary care hospital
Divya Ravikumar, Chaitra R, Shabari Shetty, Arun Thungani Narayan, Kavitha Rajarathna
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2085-2091
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.04188202418092024
Original Research- Assessment of stress and physical activity in male medical students
Harminder Kaur, Navpreet Mann, Mansoor Ali, Pragyashaa Chaudhary
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2092-2095
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.07305202418092024
Original Research- Obesity as a risk factor for endometrial carcinoma
Divyapriya R, Vasanthakumari K P, S Lakshmi Vinodh, Jaimie T Jacob
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2096-2100
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.01009202410062024
Original Research- Prevalence and knowledge of polycystic ovary syndrome in Central India: A questionnaire-based study
Ragini Shrivastava, Tanusha Pathak, Shweta Mishra, Radha Gupta, Pranjal Shrivastava, Shweta Patel
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2101-2106
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.01020202410062024
Original Research- A motivational intervention to increase awareness for the effective use of smartphones/internet for self-directed learning in 1st year medical students
Shrinivas Shrihari Chitta, Anil Balaji Warkar, Prerna Dhananjay Nandedkar
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2107-2112
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.12576202311062024
Original Research- Depression in the 1st year of MBBS – A longitudinal perspective
Hrishikesh Bagchi, Sharmistha Bhattacherjee, Anirban Mazumder, Partha Sarathi Ghosh, Dipankar Kanji
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2113-2117
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06244202414062024
Original Research- Screening of anti-ulcer activity of Emblica officinalis fruit extract on NSAID-induced peptic ulcer model in albino rats
Namrata Balaraddiyavar, Basavaraj Kotinatot, Rekha Walwekar, Rajshekhar Myageri, Mrutyunjay Mirje
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2118-2123
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.01048202414062024
Original Research- Implementing objective structured practical examination as a formative assessment tool for practical skills in 1st-year MBBS students: A comparative study in the physiology department at Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat
Mohd Minhajul Haq, Siddharth Digamber Kulkarni, Hetal Tejas Desai, Reena Vijaykumar Kaushik
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2124-2129
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.04168202415062024
Original Research- Study to compare the incidence of post-dural puncture headache in obstetric patients using cutting and pencil-point spinal needle in spinal anesthesia
Devanand J, Abunaya H I, Jiya Michael, Sheen Tarsis
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2130-2134
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05210202415062024
Original Research- Blood pressure reaction to treadmill test in normotensive Indian males with genetic risk of hypertension
Chetan Tanaji Yadav, Anirban Trigunes Bhattacharya, Vittal Tadakanahalli, Rahul Manral
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2135-2139
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06239202415062024
Original Research- Can serum procalcitonin be used for severity identification and guiding treatment of children admitted with community-acquired pneumonia? – A cross-sectional study
Ambika Debbarma, Neha Karar, Prativa Biswas, Dipanjan Halder, Sudipta Banerjee, Moumita Pati, Dipanwita Mukhopadhyay, Esha Mukhopadhyay
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2140-2146
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06242202416062024
Original Research- Prescription pattern study of the drugs used in emergency department in a teaching hospital
Sri Akhila Prathi, Mahammed Juber S, Nabiha Subhani Misbah, Syed Atiq Ur-Rahman, Kandula Chaitanya, Manisha D, Kiruba A, Sushmma Kalla
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2147-2150
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03117202418062024
Original Research- Evaluation and analysis of resistance to antimicrobial agents used in the treatment of urinary tract infection at tertiary care hospital: A culture and sensitivity-based study
Amulya Shetkar, Parmeshwarappa K Dhanurkar, Lokesh Patil, Gajanan P Kulkarni, Savitha A
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2151-2154
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06245202418062024
Original Research- Sleep quality, perceived stress, and attention levels: A study on medical students
Sreelekshmi Poyil, Subhash Chimkode, Sunitha Priya A K, Shyam Vayyat
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2155-2158
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06247202421062024
Original Research- Relationship of intraocular pressure with age, blood pressure, and central corneal thickness in subjects with open-angle glaucoma
Venkatesh K, Anushri CV, Padma B Prabhu, Zubaida PA
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2159-2165
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06257202422562024
Original Research- Impact of Mucuna pruriens seed on lipid profiles in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes
Rajesh Raveendra, Sreekala V, Veeresh Hosmani, Dhananjay Shrikant Kotasthane
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2166-2170
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06255202422562024
Original Research- Comparative study of efficacy and safety profile of topical preparations of alcaftadine 0.25% and olopatadine 0.2% eye drops in patients of allergic conjunctivitis – A prospective cohort study
Sushmma Kalla, Mahammad Jubair S, Monica N, Syed Atiq-Ur Rahman, Kandula Chaitanya, Nabita Subhani Misbah, Aqheel Ahmed, Akhila Prathi
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2171-2176
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06260202428062024
Original Research- Assessment of knowledge attitude and perception about antimicrobial stewardship program among medical students
Lavanya Pawar, Somashekara SC, Sanjay M Chavan, Suraj B, Radhika Patil
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2177-2181
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03110202428062024
Original Research- A comparative evaluation of efficacy and safety of the combination of piroxicam with tramadol versus pentazocine in post-cesarean pain management
Ambika Banapura, Mamatha K R, Yuvarani R, Sasidharan J
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2182-2185
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06253202428062024
Original Research- A prospective comparative study of efficacy of intravenous magnesium sulfate infusion versus placebo, as an adjuvant to nebulized salbutamol in the management of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Neethi Shelly Selvam, Girish K, Priyanka S, Jyothi R, Srinivas Prabhu NC
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2186-2191
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06567202401072024
Original Research- Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Vitamin D status in undergraduate medical students: A cross-sectional study
Pakanati Sujana, Priscilla Miriam Pilli, Venkata Mahesh Gandhavalla, Lakshmi Divya Yadavalli
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2192-2197
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06237202401072024
Original Research- Flunarizine versus topiramate in migraine prophylaxis and their effect on psychomotor ability: A prospective open-label study
Alok Dixit, Devesh Pandey, Nasreen Fatma Khan, Chandraveer Singh, Asha Pathak, Ramakant Yadav
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2198-2203
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05194202401072024
Original Research- Assessment of prescribing pattern in uncomplicated and complicated Type 2 diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care hospital
Deepti VD, Befin K, Pragadeesh K
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2204-2209
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.07267202403072024
Original Research- Immediate effect of Anulom-Vilom Pranayama on cardiovascular parameters in medical students
Sumita Jasubhai Katriya, Alpna Mathur, Dharitri Parmar, Jeyashri M, Dharmesh Sojitra
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2210-2214
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.06251202421062024
Original Research- Increasing colistin resistance among multidrug-resistant isolates in the recent era – An impending doom
Soma Bose, Sharmila Gupta, Sneha Maity
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2215-2219
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.07273202407072024
Original Research- A retrospective study on antibiotic susceptibility pattern of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria isolated from blood culture in a tertiary care hospital in South India
Muthu Meera, Mariappan Anitha, Raghavan Monica, Raj Kishore Mahato
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2220-2224
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.04175202407072024
Original Research- An observational study of drug utilization pattern in patients with diabetes mellitus in tertiary care hospital
Richa Malani, Vikalp Tiwari, Akash Vishwe, Prem Nyati
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2225-2228
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05212202411072024
Original Research- A prospective observational study on efficacy and tolerability of the drugs used in treating rheumatoid arthritis
Shanthi M, Seerala Boopathy K, Anuradha N, Bhuvaneswari B
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2229-2235
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.07270202415072024
Original Research- A prospective research on depression among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in a tertiary care hospital
Umadevi Shanmugam, Vinoth Kumar C, Venkata Anantha Shreya Bharat
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2236-2239
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05208202417072024
Original Research- Gender differences and correlates of visual evoked potential parameters with head circumference: A comparative analysis
Hetalben P Zala, Anju S Mehta
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2240-2244
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.07280202418072024
Original Research- Evaluation of the perceptions and attitudes of medical teachers toward online teaching: A cross-sectional study
Mahesh Namdeo Belhekar
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2245-2249
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.07289202418072024
Original Research- A study to find out association between pulmonary function changes in various blood group systems
Gitesh Jayprakash Dubal, Nileshwari H Vala
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2250-2254
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.07290202418072024
Original Research- A study to assess physical activity pattern among medical interns at Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
Meghali Marak, Pratibha Das, Sayantan Das Mazumdar, Debasis Das
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2255-2259
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.041492024202082024
Original Research- Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of competency-based undergraduate curriculum in pharmacology theory and practical examinations among 2nd-year MBBS students in a government medical college under Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences: A questionnaire-based study
Hemanth G V, Siva Sushma A, Sreelakshmi G, Anitha Alivelu, Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2260-2265
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.052312024202082024
Original Research- Efficacy and safety of deferasirox in thalassemia major patients after repeated blood transfusion: A single-center study
Jinal M Modh, Amita R Kubavat, Anil P Singh
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2266-2271
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.072742024202082024
Original Research- Comparison of fasting versus postprandial thyroid function test and growth hormone status in known subclinical hypothyroid patients based on hormonal changes in medical college and hospital, Kolkata
Neha Karar, Suparna Datta, Subinay Datta, Soumika Biswas, Sheena Hussain, Papia Sen, Rupama Samaddar, Arunima Samaddar
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2272-2278
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.072842024202082024
Original Research- Assessment of cognitive impairment in patients with alcohol dependence – A comparative study
Chitra Karuppiah, Bheemesh Naidu Mattam, Vinutha Sondi, Kiran Prasad Reddy K, Syamala Dimma, Deekshitha Alla, Aditya Ambady
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2279-2284
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.072882024202082024
Original Research- Quadratus lumborum block versus transversus abdominis plane block for post-operative analgesia in lower abdominal surgeries
Nimeeliya Zabrin, Prathibha V K, Ranju Jayaprakash, Gopakumar G, Shyjar Babu J, Nishad Nazimudeen
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2285-2289
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.07297202404082024
Original Research- Correlation of pupil-to-limbus diameter ratio with physiological hemodynamic parameters in different phases of menstrual cycle
Bhagyashree N, Varalakshmi B, Veena N H
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2290-2293
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.07307202404082024
Original Research- Impact of home-based Otago exercise program on activities of daily living and balance in elderly
Vani Pyati, Roopali Bhowal, Sanjaya G, Ranjita Saikia
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2294-2297
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.07317202405082024
Original Research- Correlation of cardiac autonomic functions with uroflowmetry parameters in Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients – Analytical cross-sectional study
Shivani M, Vanathy Karunamoorthy
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2298-2304
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.13.07313202405082024
Original Research- Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 vaccine precaution dose among health-care professionals at a tertiary care teaching hospital in India: A cross-sectional study
Punam A Gosavi, Sneha P Pawar, Mrunalini V Kalikar, Harshal Pise, Ulhas Ghotkar
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2305-2310
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.07309202410082024
Original Research- Drug utilization study in post-operative patients in obstetrics and gynecology ward of a tertiary care teaching hospital
Mohammad Arshad, Raghunandan, Md. Fayazuddin, Neelamma Patil, Akshata Varad
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2311-2314
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.03132202410082024
Original Research- Study of prescription pattern of antifungal drugs from tertiary care hospital
Shivaleela Amar Barawade, Amit Beldar, Sunita S Patil
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2315-2320
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.11546202416082024
Case Series- Tuberculosis – still a diagnostic challenge
Chinmoy Barik, Siddhartha Kumar Das, Sabuj Pal
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2321-2324
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05195202413052024
Case Report- Chemotherapy-induced posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in an adolescent patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia – A case report
Jegadeeshkrishnan M, Vijaya Chandra Reddy Konda, Bhargavi D, Pavankumar G Kale
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2325-2328
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.07291202420072024
Original Research- A cross-sectional study of adverse drug reactions to antiretroviral therapy in pediatric patients in a tertiary care hospital
Shambhavi Kulkarni, A. N. Dattatri, Harish Kulkarni
Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2329-2333
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/NJPPP.2024.v14.i10.59