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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
  1. 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

  2. Original Research
  3. 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

  4. Original Research
  5. 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

  6. Original Research
  7. 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

  8. Original Research
  9. 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

  10. Original Research
  11. 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

  12. Original Research
  13. 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

  14. Original Research
  15. 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

  16. Original Research
  17. 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

  18. Original Research
  19. 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

  20. Original Research
  21. 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

  22. Original Research
  23. 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

  24. Original Research
  25. 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

  26. Original Research
  27. 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

  28. Original Research
  29. 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

  30. Original Research
  31. 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

  32. Original Research
  33. 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

  34. Original Research
  35. 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

  36. Original Research
  37. 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

  38. Original Research
  39. 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

  40. Original Research
  41. 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

  42. Original Research
  43. 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

  44. Original Research
  45. 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

  46. Original Research
  47. 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

  48. Original Research
  49. 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

  50. Original Research
  51. 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

  52. Original Research
  53. 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

  54. Original Research
  55. 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

  56. Original Research
  57. 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

  58. Original Research
  59. 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

  60. Original Research
  61. 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

  62. Original Research
  63. 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

  64. Original Research
  65. 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

  66. Original Research
  67. 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

  68. Original Research
  69. 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

  70. Original Research
  71. 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

  72. Original Research
  73. 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

  74. Original Research
  75. 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

  76. Original Research
  77. 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

  78. Original Research
  79. 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

  80. Original Research
  81. 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

  82. Original Research
  83. 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

  84. Original Research
  85. 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

  86. Original Research
  87. 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

  88. Original Research
  89. 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

  90. Original Research
  91. 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

  92. Original Research
  93. 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

  94. Original Research
  95. 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

  96. Original Research
  97. 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

  98. Original Research
  99. 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

  100. Original Research
  101. 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

  102. Original Research
  103. 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

  104. Original Research
  105. 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

  106. Original Research
  107. 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

  108. Original Research
  109. 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

  110. Original Research
  111. 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

  112. Case Series
  113. 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

  114. Case Report
  115. 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

  116. Original Research
  117. 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