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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 ... -
Clinical Patterns of Acute Radiation Dermatitis among Patients Attending Dermatology Outpatient Department at District Government Hospital of Gulbarag – A Study
(2018)Radiation dermatitis (RD) is a commonly encountered adverse effect of definitive radiation therapy. The severity of RD is influenced by multiple patient and treatment-related factors. Radiation depletes the basal cell ... -
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 ... -
Cytotoxic Effect of Peel and Pericarp of Sri Lankan Pomegranate Fruit “Delum” (Punica granatum L.) and Comparison of Different Extraction Methods
(2018)Phytochemicals of fruits and vegetables have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative properties. In Sri Lanka, parts of the native Pomegranate tree, “Delum” (fruit, barks and leaves) are used in ayurvedic ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors Affecting the Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus
(2018)Prevalence of diabetes mellitus has risen faster in low and middle income countries than in high income countries. An estimated 422 million people are suffering from diabetes worldwide. Many environmental factors ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Pesticide Use, Handling and Awareness among Rural Farmers in Sri Lanka: Implications on Emerging Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu)
(2018)Agrochemical exposure has been considered as the main risk factor of Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC) in Sri Lanka. Poor awareness and agrochemical handling practices could lead to ... -
Prediction of Leptospirosis Severity in Sri Lanka: A Time Series Approach
(2018)Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease which can be transmitted from animals to people through the urine of infected animals. It is more common in tropical countries such as Sri Lanka. Throughout the year in Sri Lanka ... -
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. ... -
Public Health Burden Caused By Zika Virus: Need for A Multi-Professional App Roach
(2018)Zika virus (ZIKV) belongs to the genus Flavivirus of the family Flaviviridae, and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. The virus was first isolated from a monkey in Uganda in 1947 while ...