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Estimation of Radiation Dose to the Eye during Radiopharmaceutical Preparation and scan procedures at a selected private hospital in Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract: Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive compounds used in nuclear imaging procedures. The purpose of this study was to estimate the average equivalent dose to the eye. This study was conducted at the nuclear ... -
Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial activities of the extracts of leaves, roots and combination of leaves and roots of plant Magnolia figo.
(2020)Abstract:-Discovery of novel drugs from medicinal plants is getting popular owing to lesser side effects and to overcome antimicrobial resistance. The methanolic extracts of both leaves and roots of Magnolia figo plant ... -
Evaluation Of Efficacy & Efficiency In Implementing Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO) As A Functionally Assistive Indoor Ambulatory Device For Motor Complete Thoracic Level (T10 –T12) Spinal Cord Injury In Males
(2020)Abstract:- The objective was to evaluate walking velocity, walking endurance & energy expenditure in use of KAFOs over the alternative Aluminum Back Slab & Toe Raising Straps (ABS & TRS) on paraplegic (T10 –T12) ambulation ... -
Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties of Starch from Two Modified Sri Lankan Rice Varieties to Be Used as Excipients in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(2020)Abstracts: Starches are the main excipients used in the formulation of solid oral dosage forms and the majority of the excipients are imported to Sri Lanka for the country’s pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Therefore, ... -
Expectations Of Patients Who Underwent Chemotherapy For Breast Cancers In Apeksha Hospital Maharagama
(2020)Abstract:-Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females all around the world and in Sri Lanka. Patients receiving chemotherapy have reported several side effects and can affect for health status of patients ... -
Exploration Of The Door To Needle Time Gap Of Administering Anti- Venom Serum (AVS) And Its Determinants: A Mixed-Method Study
(2020)Abstract:-A mix method study was conducted at the Teaching hospital, Anuradhapura (THA) to describe the demographic characteristics of snake bites, determine the median time gap of administering anti-venom, identify ... -
Family Members Experiences Related to Organ Donation of their Brain Death Patient
(2020)Abstract: Organ transplantation from brain dead patients in Sri Lanka has become a critical medical intervention since the availability of organs has fallen behind the requirement. Nonetheless, the difficulty in obtaining ... -
Formulation development for a herbal cream incorporating the extracts of Curcuma zedoaria rhizome
(2020)Abstract: Curcuma zedoaria is a perennial herb which belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. In traditional medicine, the rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria is used to treat various diseases including inflammatory conditions. ... -
Gastroprotective Activity Of Vishnukarnthi Chewable Granular Dosage Form Formulated Using Evolvulus Alsinoides And Its Accelerated Stability Studies
(2020)Abstract: This study investigates the in vitro gastroprotective activity of Vishnukranthi chewable granules formulated using dry plant powder of Evolvulus alsinoides by evaluating neutralizing capacity in artificial gastric ... -
Health Promoting Lifestyle and Its Associated Factors Among Undergraduate Students in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract: Health promoting life style is the main strategy to improve health status of an individual .The objective of this study was to assess the health promoting lifestyle and its determinants among undergraduate ... -
Health Related Quality of Life among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in Sri Lanka; a Review
(2020)Abstract: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) gives a considerable burden to the Sri Lankan health care delivery system. Prevalence of CKD rise due to the high prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and unknown aetiologies. ... -
In Vitro Evaluation Of Sun Screen Activity And Phytochemical Screening Of Methanolic Leaf Extract Of Magnolia Figo
(2020)Abstract: Magnolia figo (Local name: “Madanakama”) is a native Chinese plant, which belongs to Family Magnoliaceae. Although, different parts of the plant have been used as a treatment for several types of disease ... -
Investigation Of In-Vitro Antiurolithiatic Activity Of Passiflora Foetida And Stachytarpheta Indica On Experimentally Prepared Calcium Oxalate Crystals.
(2020)Abstract:-Urolithiasis or the formation of urinary stones is a major non communicable disease that affects the urinary system. Among the different types of renal stones CaC2O4 are the overwhelming. Antiurolithiatic ... -
Investigation of Nasal Colonization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Among Nursing Students at a University in Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the important pathogenic bacteria within the hospital and the community. Asymptotic nasal carriers are potential sources for transmission and subsequent ... -
Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting And Associated Factors Among State Pharmacist In Northern Province, Srilanka
(2020)Abstract – Adverse drug reaction (ADR) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Reporting of ADRs is considered to be an important step to achieve a safe drug use. Reporting of ADR becomes a part of ... -
Knowledge and Awareness regarding Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and vaccination among adolescents aged 14 – 16 years in selected mixed Government Schools in Kesbewa Educational Division, Sri Lanka.
(2020)Abstract:-Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide. It causes cervical cancer which is the second most common cancer type among Sri Lankan women. HPV vaccine has been ... -
Knowledge and practice of pre-hospital care after a road traffic injury among three-wheel drivers and associated factors in selected police areas in Colombo district.
(2020)Abstract- Globally, the number of road traffic deaths remains unacceptably high. However, effective pre-hospital services can minimize many crash consequences. Usually, basic pre-hospital care is delivered by a lay first ... -
Knowledge And Practices Regarding Open-System Endotracheal Suctioning Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses At The National Hospital Of Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstracts: Open-system endotracheal suctioning (OS-ETS) is performed on critically ill requiring mechanical ventilation to keep the airway patent. Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses need to perform this procedure ... -
Knowledge On Diet Among The Ischemic Heart Disease Patients Attending Cardiology Clinic At Teaching Hospital Jaffna
(2020)Abstract - Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) is major cause of death in worldwide. In Sri Lanka, cardiovascular diseases cover 40% of Non-communicable diseases. IHD was ranked as leading cause for the hospital deaths ... -
Knowledge on disaster preparedness and associated work related factors among allied health professionals at Teaching hospital, Jaffna
(2020)Abstract—Time to time as Sri Lankans, we have faced major natural hazards. Though disasters create a heavy physical and psychological burden for the members of the healthcare team, their preparedness to meet the ...