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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 ...
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 ...
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of the Aqueous Extract of the Peel of a Sri Lankan Variety of Nephelium lappaceum Linn
(2018)
Despite the advances in modern medicine,
plant based remedies play an important role in
healthcare due to low side effects. Free radicals
are implicated in many diseases as well as
in aging. The peel of Nephelium ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
A Rare Case of Maternal IgG Type Anti M Induced Hydrops Fetalis
(2018)
MNS system was the second blood group system
discovered in 1927. This blood group system
is second only to the Rh blood group system in
its complexity. Our patient with one live child
presented herself to clinic for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...