Browsing 2021 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Photoprotective and Antioxidant Activities of Leaf, Fruit and Seed Extracts of Cynometra Cauliflora: A Comparative Study
(2021)At present, there is a growing interest in the development of broad-spectrum, safe herbal sunscreen products. This study aimed to investigate the sun protection potential of fruits, leaves, and seeds of Cynometra cauliflora ... -
Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Flemingia vestita Tuber Skin
(2021)Sohphlang is an important medicinal plant found in the North-Eastern region of India which is traditionally recognized for its anthelmintic properties. This study was aimed to screen the phytochemical constituents and ... -
Preparation, Characterization, and In vitro Releasing of Microcapsules Loaded with Bridelia Retusa Aqueous Bark Extract for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
(2021)Bridelia retusa (Ketakela) is a plant widely used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Currently, microencapsulation is used to formulate prolonged release dosage forms by using plant extracts. The main objectives ... -
Prevalence of Evidence Based Physiotherapy Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Colombo District, Sri Lanka: A Cross Sectional Study
(2021)Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the common causes of childhood disability. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for children with CP. This descriptive cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence of Microalbuminuria in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Clinic at National Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2021)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that affects multiple synovial joints leading to bone and cartilage destruction. RA is associated with many co-morbidities. Sub-clinical renal dysfunction is one such ... -
A Qualitative Analysis of Community Attitudes and Beliefs towards Youth Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour in the Colombo District
(2021)Suicide is a leading cause of death in young people worldwide, and Sri Lanka still has one of the highest rates of suicide in the world. Many leading approaches to address this issue do not always take into consideration ... -
Quality and In vitro Equivalence Testing of Chloroquine Phosphate 250 mg USP Tablets in Sri Lanka
(2021)Exceptionally high quoted unit prices of antimalarials and the non-availability of World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualified registered suppliers were two main challenges in procuring antimalarials in Sri Lanka. As ...