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Comparative Evaluation of Metformin Hydrochloride Brands Available in Sri Lanka
(2021)
Metformin, being noteworthy, is used in
the management of Type 2 Diabetes. It is available in
different brands in Sri Lanka. Several studies have
shown that different brands of the drug varied
qualities, which could ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Correlation between Incidence of Falls and Quadriceps Muscle Strength among Patients with COPD from Two Selected Government Hospitals in Colombo District
(2021)
Skeletal muscle dysfunction is one of the
extrapulmonary manifestations in patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD).
Quadriceps muscle strength plays an important role
in maintaining the postural ...
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 have 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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
Evaluation of Performance Characteristics of an In-house Glucose Reagent Compared to Analyzer Specific Commercial Glucose Reagent
(2021)
Blood glucose level is the most frequently
analyzed parameter in a routine clinical laboratory
in order to assess diabetes mellitus. Currently,
commercial reagent kits with high costs are used for
this test. However, ...
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. ...