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Prevalence of Microalbuminuria in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Clinic at National Hospital, Sri Lanka

De Silva, GGRL; Dodanwela, PCK; Samaradiwakara, SBWMRD; Madhubash, IVV; Widanagamage, RD; Katulanda, G (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 ...
Determination of the Scatter Dose Received by Thyroid Region during Chest Wall Irradiation among Breast Cancer Patients Who Received Adjuvant Two Dimensional Conventional Radiotherap

Kumara, WAIU; Sawandi, LPM; Weerakoon, WMAKB; Ramanathan, V; Jeyakumaran, N; Tudugala, R (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 ...
Evaluation of Radiomics Analysis as a Tool in Differentiating Benign and Malignant Breast Masses Compared to Conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Wickramasinghe, HNSU; Weerakoon, WMTI; Bandara, MS; Pallewatte, AS (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 ...
Classification of Patients with Mild Depression and Healthy Controls Using Nodal Brain Network Topology

Piyumali, WADH; Jayasinghe, GDYB; Ediri Arachchi, WM (2021)

The potential to use functional brain network topology in classification of patients with mild depression and healthy subjects using machine learning is poorly studied. The resting-state fMRI data of 51 patients with ...
Classification of Patients with Epilepsy and Healthy Subjects Using Structural MRI; A Tensor-Based Morphometry Study

Piyumali, WADH; Jayasinghe, GDYB; Egodage, S; Ediri Arachchi, WM (2021)

Computational neuroanatomy using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used extensively in studies of epilepsy to detect morphological abnormalities (Grey matter and White matter volumes) of the brain. However, ...
Age and Gender-Related Variations of Adult Human Ocular Volumes in Sri Lankan Population: An Evaluation Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Jayasinghe, HEH; Rathnayake, ASS; Wickramasinghe, WMIS; Pallewatte, AS (2021)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be treated as one of the best modalities for volume determination of soft tissue structures. As age and sex show a conspicuous influence upon the ocular volume, this study was aimed ...
Brachytherapy in Cervical Cancer: Accuracy in Point Dose Demarcation

Gulawita, MS; Kumari, MPOT; Rasnayake, SL; Jayasuriya, KMGS; Ramanathan, V (2021)

Brachytherapy dose specification point A, located 2 cm superior to the external cervical orifice and 2 cm lateral to the cervical canal, is a geometrical concept that represents the anatomic position where the uterine ...
An Analysis of Changes in Patterns of Substance Usage among Substance Users during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period in Gampaha, Ampara, Mannar, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Vavuniya and Kandy Districts, Sri Lanka

Thilokshika, RMS; Harlik, AHFS; Dissanayake, WMID; Dedunupitiya, WSK; Nithushan, V; Niroshan, AS; Abeyrathna, KMLB; Ranasingha, A; Ruwanmali, SDS; Guruge, GND (2021)

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people, including substance users’ patterns of usage and associated complications. The objective of this study was to assess the changes in the pattern of substance usage in a selected ...
Adolescent Mental Wellbeing, Substance Use and Chronic Pain: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Vavuniya District of Sri Lanka

Jabir, FS; Dissanayake, L; Shepherd, T; Helliwell, T; Selvaratnam, L; Jayaweera, K; Abeysinghe, N; Mallen, C; Sumathipala, A (2021)

Adolescent mental health is under-investigated, especially in low-and middle-income countries. Mental health disorders that develop during adolescence often lead to behavioural problems, risky decision making, and may ...
Knowledge and Practices Regarding Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance of Mothers with Pre-school Children in Selected Child Welfare Clinics of Piliyandala MOH area

Bandara, WMSD; Perera, RHSP; Panawala, PSS; Udayangani, MP; Gunathilake, KIH; Sugathapala, RDUP; Perera, TMR (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 ...
Photoprotective and Antioxidant Activities of Leaf, Fruit and Seed Extracts of Cynometra Cauliflora: A Comparative Study

Samanmali, BLC; Pathirana, RN; De Silva, HIC (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 ...
Does Institutionalization Influence Negatively on the Quality of Life of Elders? A Comparative Cross-sectional Study in Galle, Sri Lanka

Wickramasinghe, DA; Gamage, MWK; Perera, B (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 ...
Quality and In vitro Equivalence Testing of Chloroquine Phosphate 250 mg USP Tablets in Sri Lanka

Madahasa, RHMPD; Wijeratne, SMSR; Undugoda, UPGS; Nelumdeniya, NRM; Fernandopulle, BMR (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 ...
Gender-wise Variation in the Delivered Radiation Dose during Common X-ray Procedures. A Preliminary Study

Satharasinghe, DM; Wanninayake, WMNMB; Pallewatte, AS; Jeyasugiththan, J (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 ...
Impact of Short-Term Yoga and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme on Health-Related Quality of Life of Treatment Seeking Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

Mahindakumar, N; Hitinayaka, HMTL; Hettiarachchi, HAM; Gunaratne, TPSW; Priyangika, KGG; Balasuriya, A (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 ...
Evidence-Based Intrapartum Care in Vaginal Births: Direct Observations in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka

Weerasingha, BRGTK; Abeyrathne, RM; Tennakoon, S; Ratnayake, RMCJ (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 ...
Relationship between Unexplained Infertility and Sedentary Lifestyle among Women in the Urban City of Colombo; Infertile Female vs. Fertile Female

Manike, MMVK; Darshika, P; Karunarathne, HPPM; Priyadarshanie, MN; Fernandopulle, RC (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

Manike, MMVK; Darshika, P; Karunarathne, HPPM; Priyadarshanie, MN; Fernandopulle, RC (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 ...
Preparation, Characterization, and In vitro Releasing of Microcapsules Loaded with Bridelia Retusa Aqueous Bark Extract for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Peiris, PCR; Wijayawickrema, BAUN; Samanmali, BLC; Manatunga, DC (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 ...
Relationship between Postural Balance and Falls in Elderly People in Two Selected Elders’ Homes in Colombo District

Kandege, IM; Pramodhya, LGO; Perera, GAD (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 ...

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