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An Objective Assessment of Knee Jerk Reflex Using a Fibre Optic Goniometer in Professional Rugby Players
(2021)Rugby is identified as a high-intensity team sport that is played professionally worldwide. It is a contact and collision game that may result in the sudden application of forces on lower limb muscles which may excessively ... -
Participation in Strength Training Activities and Perceived Benefits among Female Undergraduates
(2021)The functional and physiologic adaptations of the body in response to strength training (ST) are of greater importance in the management of a healthy and fit lifestyle. Even though these adaptations are similar among women ... -
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 ... -
Relationship between Craniovertebral Angle with the Long-Term Usage of Electronic Devices among Undergraduates of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
(2021)Long-term usage of electronic devices among undergraduates has become a growing problem all around the world. Prolong usage of these devices can result in malalignment of the normal posture. Forward head posture (FHP) is ... -
The Relationship between Early Physiotherapy Intervention and Shoulder Joint Mobility among Breast Cancer Survivors in Sri Lanka
(2021)Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, including Sri Lanka. Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM) is the standard surgical management when the breast conservation is not considered as an option. However, ... -
Relationship between Hypothyroidism and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among Patients Attending the Endocrinology Clinic, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2021)Hypothyroidism and Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have been identified as two major problems rising at a higher rate. Several studies have revealed the relationship between hypothyroidism and NAFLD. However, ... -
Relationship between Postural Balance and Falls in Elderly People in Two Selected Elders’ Homes in Colombo District
(2021)Aging is a natural process that results from the impact of the accumulation of various molecular and cellular changes over time at the biological level. This process leads to a gradual reduction in physical health. Falls ... -
Relationship between Unexplained Infertility and Sedentary Lifestyle among Women in the Urban City of Colombo; Infertile Female vs. Fertile Female
(2021)Infertility is defined as the absence of conception after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. The objective of this study was to identify the relationship between unexplained infertility and sedentary lifestyle ... -
Relationship between Unexplained Infertility and Sedentary Lifestyle among Women in the Urban City of Colombo; Infertile Female vs. Fertile Female
(2021)Infertility is defined as the absence of conception after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. The objective of this study was to identify the relationship between unexplained infertility and sedentary lifestyle ... -
Simple Reliable Alternative Methods to Detect Plasma Haemoglobin in Red Cell Concentrates for Calculating Percentage Haemolysis at Peripheral Blood Banks
(2021)Haemolysis is the major limiting factor in the lifespan of Red Cell Concentrate (RCC). It must be visually checked prior to transfusion. As a quality monitoring requirement, 1% of the monthly production of RCC must be ... -
A Study on the Impact of Pharmacist Intervention in Patient Counselling on Medication Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(2021)Patient counselling is an important task to improve medication management in non-communicable diseases. A prospective interventional pre-post study was conducted in the medical clinic at University Hospital- KDU to investigate ... -
Translation and Validation of the Child Feeding Questionnaire by Birch et al., 2001 to Develop a Sinhala Version
(2021)The high prevalence of obesity, as well as growth failure among children, is of great concern, especially in developing countries. Environmental factors, especially familial factors, have a strong influence on the food ...