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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 ...
Detection of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations for Meropenem in Resistant Coliform Isolates at National Cancer Institute Maharagama
(2021)
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae is a health problem worldwide due to overuse and misuse of antibiotics. The determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) using broth micro dilution (BMD) is the gold ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
(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 ...
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 ...
Critical Results Management Practices of the Medical Laboratory Technologists in the Southern Province, Sri Lanka
(2021)
Critical results are laboratory measurements that require urgent clinical action and should be communicated to a clinician urgently. The study aimed to assess the practices of Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) in ...