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The Effect of Storage Time of Citrated Whole Blood Specimens before Centrifugation on Results of Coagulation Testing
(2018)Citrated blood specimens received in some laboratories for coagulation testing such as prothrombin time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), and Thrombin Time (TT) are stored for long periods due to many ... -
Effect of Thermoduric Bacteria on Shelf-Life of Milk and Improvement of Pasteurization Process
(2018)Pasteurization is a means of increasing the shelflife of milk. This study focused on identifying thermoduric bacteria that decrease the shelf-life of pasteurized milk and finding a solution to minimize their presence ... -
Effectiveness of Ushnodhakadhārā in the Management of Psychological Stress
(2018)According to Ayurveda, Pragnāparādha (intellectual error), Parināma (time factor), Asātmēndriyārtasamyōga (unwholesome contact of senses with its objects) cause all physical and mental diseases. At the chronic decline of ... -
Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) on Respiratory Functions and Rowing Performances in Sri Lankan Rowers: A Randomized Control Study
(2018)Respiratory muscle training is known to improve respiratory functions and performance in sportsmen. The aim of this study was to determine effects of a 12-week specific respiratory muscle training program on the rowing ... -
Establishment of Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) for Computed Tomography (CT) Examinations from Selected Hospitals in Sri Lanka
(2018)Computed Tomography (CT) examinations deliver higher patient dose in comparison with other conventional x-ray examinations. The aim of this study was to establish local diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for selected ... -
Estimation of Radionuclide Activity of Bladder for Patients Undergoing Bone Scan
(2018)Among variety of medical imaging modalities, nuclear imaging method is a safe, has less side effects and is a painless technique to image the body and diagnose diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the ... -
Evaluation of Average Glandular Dose in Relation to Body Mass Index and Menopausal Status in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
(2018)Mammographic quality control involves estimation of average dose to the glandular tissues of the breast. Present study was conducted at the Nawaloka Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka with the 109 women who attended ... -
Evaluation of Axillary Dose of Cardiologist during Coronary Angiography (CA) and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Procedures: A Cath Lab Study
(2018)Coronary Angiography (CA) and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) are catheterization imaging procedures involving high radiation doses. The aim of this study was to measure the absorbed dose receives ... -
Evaluation of In-Vitro Antibacterial Effect of Lawsoniainermis L. Plant against Acinetobacter Baumannii and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
(2018)Globally there is a massive increase in the prevalence of Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) strains of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Hence it is considered one of the biggest threats in the health care ... -
Exposure to Patient Related Violence Against Nursing Officers in Different Units, In Teaching Hospital Karapitiya (THK)
(2018)The healthcare industry has been identified as one of the work places where violence is most prevalent and nursing has been identified as the occupation at highest risk of patient related violence. Patient-related ... -
Formulation and Stability Evaluation of Tween 20® Consisting Neem Oil Based Emulsion
(2018)Process parameters and stability evaluation are important to develop a new formulation. Since Neem oil and Tween 20® are cheap, less toxic, highly available and affordable, these were chosen to formulate the ... -
Government Bankers Lead a Sedentary Life Style With Tendency for Physical Inactivity: Myth or a Fact?
(2018)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the foremost cause of deaths globally. Over three quarters of CVD deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. Bankers are known to have a sedentary lifestyle with physical ... -
Hematological Variations along Disease Progression in CKD Affected People of Girandurukotte and Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka
(2018)Hematological parameters of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Girandurukotte and Mahiyanganaya areas were followed in a cross-sectional study that comprised 175 volunteer subjects. Whole blood, urine ... -
The Impact of Physical, Lifestyle and Occupational Factors for the Generation of Poor Semen Parameters of Males Attending Infertility Clinic, Castle Street Hospital, Colombo
(2018)Infertility is a major health problem around the world. Male infertility contributes generally 50% to this matter and it is also a major reproductive health related issue related to the Sri Lankan population as well. ... -
In-Vitro Assessment of Phyllanthus Debilis for Hepatoprotective Activity against Damage Induced by Paracetamol on Hepg2 Cells
(2018)Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is used as an analgesic and antipyretic drug globally and is considered an intentional self-poisoning drug. Paracetamol (PCM) overdose causes deaths and liver failure. P.debilis is an herbal ... -
Incidence and Risk Factors of Injuries
(2018)Injuries due to Road Traffic Accident (RTA), domestic accidents, work place injuries and intentional injuries lead to a large number of hospital admissions and cause a huge social and hospital burden. Possible preventive ... -
Interference of Bilirubin in Serum Creatinine Estimation by Jaffe Reaction and Creatinase Method
(2018)Serum creatinine determination is crucialin assessing renal functions. Jaffe reaction is used world-wide in serum creatinine estimation. It has been reported that bilirubin affects Jaffe reaction causing underestimation. ... -
Is Laboratory Waste Handling Safe? A Local Study on Waste Management Practices in Five Histopathology Laboratories
(2018)Waste generated in histopathology laboratory is unique and proper disposal is mandatory to avoid harmful effects on people and environment. The objective of this project was to study current waste management practices ... -
Isolation of Bacteriophage from Starter Cultures of Yoghurt and Formulation of a Phage-Resistant Starter Culture
(2018)Yoghurt is the best known of all cultured-milk products and is very popular all over the world. To manufacture yoghurt, bacterial cultures known as starters are used. Bacteriophage attacks on milk fermenting bacteria ... -
A Journey of International Collaborations to Understand Dengue Infections
(2018)Dengue infections have been common in Sri Lankan since 1989 when the first epidemic of >1200 cases, was reported by the Ministry of Health (MoH). My work in dengue began after I returned to Sri Lanka in 2007 and oversaw ...