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Association Between Perceived Stress And Obesity Among Female Undergraduate Students In The University Of Peradeniya
(2020)Abstract:-Obesity has been widely recognized as a major health hazard due to the increased risk of heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and cancers. BMI is the most popular method of measuring obesity. However, ... -
Development of Neem Oil and Virgin Coconut Oil Based Cream Formulations with Methanolic Extract of Leucas zeylanica and Ophiorrhiza mungos leaves
(2020)Abstract: Ultraviolet radiations (UV) cause numerous skin diseases when exposed in excess. Ophiorrhiza mungos (OM) and Leucas zeylanica (LZ) have identified as plants with high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) values. Neem ... -
Multiple Intelligence and Academic Performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates in Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka; A Correlational Study
(2020)Multiple Intelligence (MI) is a major determinant of academic performance among undergraduates. A descriptive correlational study was conducted to assess the types of MIs and to determine the correlation between MI and ... -
Parenting-related Stress In Mothers OF Toddlers (1-3 Years) at Piliyandala MOH Area
(2020)Abstract: Parents of toddlers are at risk of increased parenting-related stress as toddlerhood is considered as a period with challenging behaviors due to significant physical and emotional development of the child. ... -
Dietary Adherence With Guideline Recommendations In Patients Undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
(2020)Abstract:- Dietary nutrient intake plays a dominant role in maintaining proper nutritional status in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) patients. Adhering to multiple dietary restrictions imposed on CAPD ... -
Comparative Study Of Range Of Motion After Conventional Physiotherapy In Adhesive Capsulitis Of Shoulder Joint Among Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Patients At Teaching Hospital Batticaloa.
(2020)Abstract: Adhesive capsulitis (AC) of shoulder is one of the commonest condition among musculoskeletal disorders. It affects both male and female gender and some medical conditions associated with AC especially diabetes. ... -
Effect of CT Bore size on Radiation Dose during Head CT Acquisition.
(2020)Abstract: With the development of technology, the use of CT extended beyond the diagnostic purposes and made a room for complex radiotherapy treatment planning. As the traditional diagnostic CT scanners have small ... -
Prevalence of Unintentional Home Injuries and Awareness of Child Safety among the Parents of Inpatient Children at Sirimavo Bandaranayake Specialized Children’s Hospital Peradeniya
(2020)Abstract: Unintentional injuries are estimated to cause 389,000 annual child deaths in Southern Asia resulting in an annual loss of 74 healthy lives per 1000 population. In Sri Lanka, childhood injuries have been ... -
Quantitative Analysis of the Additional Radiation Burden due to Electronic Collimation in Digital Radiography
(2020)Abstract: In recent years, the conventional film-screen radiography technique is replaced with the novel invention of digital radiography. This digital technology provides prompt image readout with reduced radiation ... -
Does learning environment differ in BSc. Nursing degree programmes in Sri Lankan state universities?
(2020)Abstract. The optimum learning environment of the degree programme provides better indication of its quality. Therefore, the objective of the study is to assess the learning environment of BSc. Nursing degree programmes ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Occupational risk factors related to Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A descriptive study
(2020)Abstract:-Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is an endemic disease in Sri Lanka and it is considered as a notifiable disease from year 2008. Anuradhapura has been one of the areas shows highest incidences of Leishmaniasis ... -
Prevalence And Association Of Overweight With Major Non- Communicable Diseases Among Elderly People Living In Kesbewa Secretariat Division, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract:-Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a major global health problem. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases are considered as major NCDs. Those conditions ... -
The association between physical activities and overweight/obesity among adolescent girls in three provincial girls’ schools in Piliyandala Educational Zone, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
(2020)Abstract:-Obesity/overweight in adolescents have declared as a risk for noncommunicable diseases in late life. The level of physical activity is considered a useful determinant in assessing the risk of overweight/obesity. ... -
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 ... -
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 ...