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Gender-wise Variation in the Delivered Radiation Dose during Common X-ray Procedures. A Preliminary Study
(2021)The increased radiosensitivity in women compared to men is a greater concern in diagnostic radiology, which uses ionization radiation for the purpose of diagnosis. However, radiation protection authorities, such as the ... -
Health Related Quality of Life of the Diabetic Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central Province of Sri Lanka
(2021)Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is understood as the individual perception of health in the context of the culture and value system in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, and concerns. The ... -
Host-Guest Complexation Behaviour of NSAIDs with β-Cyclodextrin: A Molecular Dynamics Study
(2021)Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligosaccharides that are used as functional excipients to modify the physical, chemical, and biological properties of drugs via forming inclusion complexes. The outer surface of CDs is more ... -
Impact of Short-Term Yoga and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme on Health-Related Quality of Life of Treatment Seeking Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases
(2021)Yoga and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) are effective in improving Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The aim of this present study is to assess the impact ... -
Impact of Work-Related Characteristics on the Job Satisfaction of Physiotherapists Working in Government Hospitals in the Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2021)In today's world, physiotherapists are facing many challenges due to the dynamic nature of their working environment. This study aimed to investigate the influence of work-related factors on job satisfaction among government ... -
Investigation of In-vitro Antibacterial Properties of Human Cerumen of Healthy Individuals Attending the National Hospital of Sri Lanka
(2021)Previous studies have revealed the prevalence of bacterial ear infections is moderately high in developing countries. Since the absence of human cerumen may lead to ear infections according to the literature, it is important ... -
Knowledge and Practices Regarding Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance of Mothers with Pre-school Children in Selected Child Welfare Clinics of Piliyandala MOH area
(2021)Antibiotic resistance is now deemed a global crisis. The misuse of antibiotics is the main reason which causes antibiotic resistance. Mothers play an important role in the proper usage of antibiotics for their children ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on E-health Literacy among FAHS Undergraduates of KDU
(2021)Studies have recorded the usefulness and the instances where e-health was misused due to lack of knowledge. Hence, this study was designed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practice on e-health literacy among allied ... -
Knowledge, Practice and Factors Affecting Healthcare-Associated Infection Control among Intensive Care Nurses at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka Colombo
(2021)Infection control is the discipline concerned with preventing health care associated infections and it can also affect at any time people receiving their medical treatments. Without controlling infections, it may lead to ... -
Level of Physical Activity and Changes in Lifestyle-Related Behaviour during COVID -19 Pandemic, among Undergraduate Medical Students of Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka: A Cross-sectional Study
(2021)The COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdown could prevent students from achieving the recommended levels of physical activity due to home confinement, and it also could lead to changes in lifestyle related behaviour. Medical ... -
Medication Practices in the Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Undergraduates of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
(2021)Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are one of the most commonly encountered diseases in both paediatric and adult populations and they represent a significant cause of antibiotic abuse which contributes to antibiotic ... -
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 ...