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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Service Related Factors Associated with Antenatal GDM Screening among Mothers Delivered at Secondary Care Hospitals in Matara District
(2018)
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), defined as
‘any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or
first recognition during pregnancy’, accounts for
certain adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes.
Early detection 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...