INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Radiographic Analysis of the Ethmoid Roof Anatomy Based on Keros Classification in a Cohort of Sri Lankan Population
(2018)This is a cross sectional study that aims to describe the distribution of heights of lateral lamella of ethmoid bone according to Keros classification. All available CT scans at ENT unit, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura ... -
Knowledge and Proper Practice of Infection Control Methods among Healthcare Workers at a Military Hospital
(2018)Inadequate knowledge and practice of infection control methods contributes towards a major proportion of hospital-acquired infections. The objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge and practice of ... -
An Epidemiological Study of Injuries in Female Taekwondo Athletes in Sri Lanka
(2018)Taekwondo is the self-defence characterized especially by the extensive use of kicks. The objective of this study was to identify the injury profile of female Taekwondo athletes who participated in the Sri Lanka National ... -
The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Search and Rescue Teams of Sri Lanka Army Regarding Search and Rescue as a Response to Disasters
(2018)SL Army has established Search and Rescue teams (SAR teams) in all 25 districts. The objective of the study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of SAR teams of the SL Army involved in search and ... -
Low Self-Esteem in Delusional Disorder (Jealous Type) Patients
(2018)Self-esteem is an essential component of psychological health. Low self-esteem co-occurs with a range of psychiatric disorders. Delusional disorder (jealous type) is a clinical problem with psychosocial implications. ... -
Legitimate Ownership and ‘Handling’ of DNA Based Data in Sri Lanka
(2018)Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA contains the genetic information of every human being. Analysis of DNA using modern molecular biology techniques makes it possible for law enforcement agencies to fight crime efficiently ... -
Characteristics of Male Illicit Drug Users in Rehabilitation Centres in Sri Lanka
(2018)Illicit drug users are people who use psychoactive substances that the production, sale or use is prohibited by law and for long term on regular basis for non-medical purposes. Illicit drug use has become a significant ... -
Associated Factors for Re-admission of the Patients with Psychiatric Disorders in National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Sri Lanka
(2018)According to WHO’s Global Burden of Disease 2010, nearly 450 million people suffer from behavioural or mental disorders in the world. Inpatient mental health treatment facilities are one of the ways of mental health ... -
Lesions of Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses and Nasopharynx – An Analysis over 3 Years at a Tertiary Care Setting
(2018)Lesions involving nasal cavity (NC), paranasal sinuses (PNS) and nasopharynx consist of a wide variety of inflammatory, non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions. Even though they are common in Sri Lanka, proper data are ... -
A Descriptive Study on Consent Taking for Surgeries– An Operating Theatre Experience
(2018)Consent is a vital requirement for surgeries. Surgeries done without consent would be considered to be causing hurt or grievous hurt under local law. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over 3 months in ... -
Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Causative Organisms of Chronic Supp urative Otitis Media (CSOM) in a District General Hospital in Sri Lanka
(2018)This study was carried out to determine the aerobic microorganisms involved in chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns and to formulate empirical antibiotic guidelines for ... -
Prevalence, Severity and Risk Factors of Uro-Gynaecological Symptoms among Post-Menopausal Women – A Community Based Cross Sectional Survey
(2018)Menopause is one of the most critical stages of life among women. Presences of uro-gynaecological symptoms (UGS) possess a greater influence on wellbeing and activities of day today life of postmenopausal (PM) women. ... -
Growth Status of Beta Thalassaemia Major Patients
(2018)Beta thalassaemia major is the commonest hereditary haemoglobinopathy which poses a major health burden in Sri-Lanka. Growth failure caused by compound factors such as chronic anaemia, iron overload and toxicity of ... -
Determination of the Association of BMI and WC with HbA1c Level of Patients Diagnosed as Type 2 DM, Who Attended to Clinics at NDC, Sri Lanka, 2017
(2018)The incidence of DM has dramatically increased within the past few decades. It has become a personal, national and global problem which affected on individuals clinically as well as financially, while having an effect ... -
Association between Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and Five Health Related Parameters in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
(2018)Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in the world and in Sri Lanka where the prime goal of patient care is to improve the HRQoL. The aim of the study was ... -
Declining Renal Functions among Fishing and Sugarcane Farming Communities: Implications on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDU) in Sri Lanka
(2018)Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) also named as Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC) is a rapidly growing public health concern in Sri Lanka (SL). Heat stress and ... -
The Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Urine of Cancer Patients
(2018)Antibiotic resistance is a major concern among cancer patients. This study was carried out to assess the microbial spectrum and the antibiotic susceptibility pattern (ABST) of bacteria isolated from urine of cancer ... -
Collaborative Biomedical Device Development: Opportunities and Challenges for Sri Lanka
(2018)Biomedical Device Development is a rapidly growing multi-billion dollar industry worldwide. Asia Pacific region in particular shows great prospects as an emerging market for consumer medical technology. Sri Lanka, as ... -
Academic and Industry Collaboration to Spark Innovation for Real World Impact
(2018)There are major challenges in life sciences and healthcare that only a multi-disciplinary team with combined technical skills, knowledge and resources can address. A team comprise of faculty from academic institutions ... -
Malaria Elimination in Sri Lanka : A Successful Multi-Sector, Multi-Professional Collaboration
(2018)The last case of indigenous malaria was reported Sri Lanka in October 2012 and the country was certified as “malaria-free” by the World Health Organization in September 2016. This is truly a great achievement for a ...