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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Activities of Caesalpinia Bonduc L. Bark

Samaradivakara, SP; Samarasekera, JKRR (2014)

An Anatomical Study of the Jugular Foramen and Its Variations in Dried Adult Human Skulls in Sri Lanka

Hasan, R; Salvin, KA; Fernando, EDPS; Niwunhella, NADP; Dilshani, WMS; Wijesundara, WMRD; Perera, AAMMSL (2014)

The jugular foramen has a wide ethnic variation in the anatomy and is a well known area for pathological lesions such as glomus tumours, Schwannomas etc, where such lesions are approached by drilling the bone around the ...

Anti-Glycation and Glycation Reversing Potential of Salacia Reticulata L. (Kothala Himbutu) Root, Stem, Leaf and Twig Extracts

Premakumara, G.A.S.; Abeysekera, WKSM; Ranasinghe, P (2014)

Glycation is a series of complex reactions between reducing sugars and proteins. This reaction ultimately produces multitude of detrimental advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Formation and accumulation of AGEs have ...

Antihistamine Effect of Bee Honey in Wistar Rats

Weerakoon, WASS; Perera, PK; Gunasekera, D; Suresh, TS (2014)

According to the Ayruveda classic Ashtanga Hridaya, written around 500 AD, honey can be used to treat many diseases. Eight types of honey are mentioned in Ayurvedic authentic texts. Out of these eight types of honey, the ...

Antioxidant Activity of Ingredients of Mathumeha Chooranam and Mathumeha Chooranam used in Mathumeham (Dibetes mellitus)

Thilageswary, Kumutharanjan; Ramaiyah, Sivakanesan; Vasanthy, Arasaratnam (2014)

In the Siddha system of Medicine, various 'chooranams' are used to treat 'Mathumeham' (Diabetic mellitus). 'Mathumeha chooranam' is prepared from Terminalia chebula, Phyllanthu sembelica, Murrya keonigii, and Gymnema ...

Assessing the Validity of the Threefold Conversion between Hemoglobin and Hematocrit for the Determination of Anemia in Pregnancy

Amarasiri, AMSS; Wickramaratne, KAC (2014)

Introduction: The worldwide prevalence of anemia is higher among pregnant women. Anemic status is determined by the measurement of Hemoglobin (Hb) or Hematocrit (Hct). Hct (%) is usually defined as three times the value ...

Can Clomiphene Citrate Improve the Quality of Seminal Fluid Parameters in Idipathic Oligoasthenoteratozoospermic Males

Fernando, HHLK; Senevirathne, R; Rodrigo, PM; Weerasooriya, TR (2014)

Introduction: Male infertility is a rising problem worldwide. Idiopathic male infertility is responsible for 31% of all male infertility. Among them 44% is due to Idiopathic Oligo Astheno Terotozoospermia (iOAT) syndrome. ...

A community based Study on Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus

Abeygoonawardena, H; Navaratne, V; Balasuriya, A; Gunawardane, M (2014)

Background. Staphylococcus aureus is a major bacterial cause of superficial infectionand a health care associated infection. The emergence of multiple resistances to anti staphylococcal penicillins like cloxacillin, ...

Correlation of Dengue Fever with Rainfall and Other Environmental Indices in Dehiwala Medical Officer of Health Area during 2011 & 2012

Rupasinghe, PD; Senarath, U; Ellawala, PA; Mendis, DM; Wijerathna, UA; Attale, PT; Jayasinghe, SK (2014)

The present study examined the relationship between weather pattern and trend of dengue fever. It also assessed the incidence of dengue fever according to gender and Public Health Inspector (PHI) areas in 2011 and 2012 by ...

Evaluation of Random Donor Platelets Produced from Buffy Coat Stored for 24 hrs at Ambient Temperature. A Better Alternative to 8 hr Limitation

Kumarage, SLS; Jayamanna, DRSS (2014)

Introduction-Whole blood derived platelets are made from platelet rich plasma (PRP) method or buffy coat method. In India majority of random donor platelets are prepared by PRP method. However, Buffy coat method offers the ...

Evaluation of the Effect of the Water Extract of Dried Flowers of Aegle marmelos on Na+/K+ ATPase Activity in Liver, Erythrocytes and Small Intestine of Diabetic Rats

Kumari, KDKP; Samarasinghe, K; Handunnetti, SM; Suresh, TS (2014)

The water extract of Aegle marmelos (Beli mal Drink) is a popular beverage used by Sri Lankans with many medicinal benefits and the hypoglycaemic and anti-inflammatory effects of this beverage have been scientifically ...

HIV/AIDS Risk Reduction and Prevention among Drug Users through Behavioral Interventions in an Urban Setting

Galappaththi, K; Nissananka, M (2014)

Drug use is a major risk factor in spreading HIV infection. Drug users (DUs) might trade sex for drugs or for money to buy drugs and/or vice versa. Drug use can reduce a person's commitment to use condoms and practice safer ...

Hobsen's Choice in Disaster Medical Ethics

Pagoda, Rajeev (2014)

Medical ethics is founded on three basic principles; which are the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence and respect for autonomy. The priority of these principles may change with different circumstances, such as in ...

Hypocholesterolaemic Effect of Okra on Cholesterol Induced Wistar Rats

Sumudunie, KAV; Uluwaduge, DI; Premakumara, GAS; Wijayabandara, J (2014)

Okra or Lady's fingers (Hibiscus esculentus) which belongs to the Family Malvaceae is a mucilaginous vegetable frequently included in the diet of Sri Lankans. There is currently great deal of interest in the hypoglycaemic ...

In Vitro Lipase, Cholesterol Esterase and Cholesterol Micellization Inhibitory Activities of Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Blume)

Abeysekera, WPKM; Premakumara, GS; Ratnasooriya, WD (2014)

Hyperlipidaemia is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by the elevated levels of serum triglycerides and cholesterol. It contributes significantly in pathogenesis of diabetes, obesity, hypertension and cardiovascular ...