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Determination of Duration of Consistency of the Antacid Activity in Aqueous, Ethanolic, Hexane Extracts and Quantitative Determination of Flavonoids and Polyphenols of Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L
(2021)Evolvulus alsinoides (family Convolvulaceae) is commonly known as “Nil Vishnukranthi” or “Shankhpushpi” in Sri Lanka and is used in the treatment of gastric ulceration. In our previous studies, we have investigated the ... -
Determination of the Scatter Dose Received by Thyroid Region during Chest Wall Irradiation among Breast Cancer Patients Who Received Adjuvant Two Dimensional Conventional Radiotherap
(2021)Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, and radiotherapy plays a major role in the treatment of breast cancer. The significant amount of scatter dose to the thyroid region during adjuvant radiotherapy ... -
Development of Predictive Model to Identify Neonatal Sepsis in Colombo South Teaching Hospital Kalubowila and Castle Street Hospital for Women
(2021)Neonatal sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by the blood invasion of microorganisms within the first 28 days of life. As the signs and symptoms of neonatal sepsis are non-specific, and early diagnosis and prompt ... -
Differences in BMI, Physical Activity Level and Diet of Healthy People and People with Lower Back Pain
(2021)Lower back pain (LBP) is a major cause of disability worldwide, affecting general wellbeing and performance at work. Several factors are believed to be associated with the incidence of lower back pain. The main objective ... -
Does Institutionalization Influence Negatively on the Quality of Life of Elders? A Comparative Cross-sectional Study in Galle, Sri Lanka
(2021)In Sri Lanka, the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and the living arrangements of the elderly has not been adequately studied. The aim of this study was to access the QoL of institutionalized and non-institutionalized ... -
Effect of Gym Training and Cycling on Albuminuria among Gym Trainees and Professional Cyclists
(2021)Testing for the effects of physical activities on the health condition of athletes is important. This study aims at studying the effect of cycling and gym training on albuminuria. Thirty gym-trainees in the Gampaha division ... -
Effect of Haemolytic Interference on Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity in Pooled Normal Serum
(2021)Measurement of serum Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) activity plays a pivotal part in the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease, myocardial infarction, anaemia, muscle trauma, and cancers. Meanwhile, haemolysis is one of ... -
Effect of Smoking Cessation Interventions on Adult Tobacco Smokers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2021)Effective strategies are needed to improve the motivation of smokers to quit. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a smoking cessation program among the selected smokers who live in peri-urban areas of the ... -
Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme on Cardiovascular Endurance in Patients Attending Cardiology Unit, National Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2021)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in low- and middle-income countries. Cardiovascular diseases caused 34% of total deaths in 2016 in Sri Lanka. Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) programme is the medically ... -
Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) on Ventilatory Parameters and Respiratory Muscle Strength (RMS) in Different Postures of the Rowing Stroke in Professional Male Rowers in Sri Lanka
(2021)Rowing places ‘extreme’ demands on ventilation due to the cramped body posture during the rowing stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 12-week respiratory muscle training (RMT) program on ... -
Evaluation of In vitro Anti-acne Activity and Formulation of Anti-acne Cream from Methanolic Extract of Nymphaea nouchali Pollens
(2021)Acne vulgaris is a dermatological disorder. Although definite therapeutic agents are using in the treatment, herbal medicines are also still useful in the management of acne. The current study was designed to scientifically ... -
Evaluation of In vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Ethanol and Aqueous Extracts of the Whole Plant of Cardiospermum Halicacabum
(2021)Presently, synthetic steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat symptoms associated with inflammatory diseases, which can cause severe side effects when used for long-term. Therefore, ... -
Evaluation of In Vitro Antibacterial Activity and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Artocarpus nobilis Thw. (Bedi del/Wal del)
(2021)Rising antimicrobial resistance and the serious side effects of anti-inflammatory agents have led to increased concern about natural alternative remedies. Medicinal plants stand out as potent, yet safer, options for these ... -
Evaluation of Radiomics Analysis as a Tool in Differentiating Benign and Malignant Breast Masses Compared to Conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(2021)Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women globally. Therefore, we investigated the diagnostic feasibility of feature parameters derived from Radiomics analysis and conventional Magnetic Resonance ... -
Evaluation of Setup Errors in Three-dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT) for Pelvic Sites by Using Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID)
(2021)The setup error is defined as any deviation between the intended and actual treatment position, and it is determined by measuring the shift of the treatment field position by comparing the treatment image against its ... -
Evidence-Based Intrapartum Care in Vaginal Births: Direct Observations in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka
(2021)Identifying the gaps between evidence-based care and actual intrapartum care has paramount importance in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes at birth. This study aimed to evaluate the current intrapartum practices of ... -
An Exploration of Mothers’ Experience of Children with Thalassemia Depending on Iron Chelation Therapy in Thalassemia Centre of Provincial General Hospital Badulla
(2021)Thalassemia is a genetic disorder characterized by insufficient production of haemoglobin. Regular blood transfusions are required for the survival of these children. Hence, this study aimed to explore the mothers’ experiences ... -
Factors Associated with Early Post-Partum Haemorrhage among Mothers during Postpartum Period at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2021)Early Post-Partum Hemorrhage (early PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, where nearly one-quarter of all maternal deaths in most low-income countries. The study aimed to assess the factors associated ... -
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 ...