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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 ... -
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 ... -
Usefulness of Timed Up and Go test, Berg Balance Scale and Six Minute Walk Test as fall risk predictors in post stroke adults attending Rehabilitation Hospital Ragama
(2020)Abstract: Stroke is a major risk factors for falls. However, there are no established practices being used to predict fall risk with Stroke patients in Sri Lankan stroke care settings. The purpose of this study is ... -
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 ... -
Association of quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths with low back pain due to non-contact injuries among fast bowlers aged between 15 – 19 years in division 1 boys’ schools in Colombo
(2020)Abstract. The purpose of this study was to investigate how quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths associate with low back pain (LBP) due to non-contact injuries among 102 fast bowlers aged between 15-19 years at ... -
Prevalence Of Urinary Incontinence And Its Association With Risk Factors In Three Months Postpartum Women Attending MOH Clinics Registered Under Colombo Municipal Council During September And October 2019
(2020)Abstract: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common symptom after pregnancy causing distress, embarrassment among women and is often under reported due to misbelieves, unawareness and shame. This study is aimed to determine ... -
Knowledge Regarding Weight Management Through Lifestyle Modification Among Overweight And Obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
(2020)Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with an estimated 80% of the affected population living in developing countries like Sri Lanka (Hu, 2011). Prevalence of diabetes in Sri Lanka, ... -
Behavioural and Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on a Group of Youth and Young Adults Repatriated Back to Sri lanka from the uk: a qualitative study
(2020)Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic affected international students around the world, including the Sri Lankan undergraduate and post-graduate students who were studying in the UK, and they were repatriated to Sri Lanka by ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices On Antibiotic Therapy Among Parents Of Children Admitted To A Specialized Children’s Hospital In Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract:- Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. It is mostly prescribed for sick children globally than for adults. Antibiotic resistance is a critical global health issue. Over-prescription ... -
The relationship between static foot posture and chronic bilateral knee osteoarthritis among the patients attending Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation (General), National hospital, Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract. Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis presented in Sri Lanka that deteriorates the quality of life and physical performances of affected individuals. In chronic bilateral ... -
Learning style preferences and academic performance of undergraduate physiotherapy students
(2020)Abstract: University level education of physiotherapy is fairly new in Sri Lanka. Hence students’ satisfaction of the curriculum and learning environment has not been thoroughly studied. Different learning preferences ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Lidocaine Spray in the Enhancement of the Quality of IntraOral Periapical Radiograph when Imaging Lower Third Molar Teeth
(2020)Abstract: Dental radiography is one of the best diagnostic methods used to identify dental diseases and several dental radiographic methods are practised in order to achieve quality images of the specific dental region. ... -
A Study On The Assessment Of Perceived Stress, Self-Efficacy And Associated Socio-Demographic Factors Among Undergraduates In A Higher Educational Institution In Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract: Nearly 80% of students in higher education worldwide experience psychological stress during their university life due to imbalances in social, emotional, and physical conditions. Stress can lead to poor ... -
Determination of Gender using Measurements of the Mandible taken from Orthopantomogram and Cephalogram
(2020)Abstract:-Determining of age is essential in forensic and medico legal practices. Most dimorphic bone of the skull is mandible. Therefore, in sex estimation, mandible plays a dominant role. Since the measurements of ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Development of a herbal soap using selected medicinal plants and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity
(2020)Abstract: Soaps are used as a modality for topical application of medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin infections. In herbal soaps, natural bioactive constituents with a variety of therapeutic activities ... -
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 ...