Browsing 2022 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Analysis of Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-8 in a Cohort of Patients with Colorectal Cancers in Sri Lanka
(2022-09-29)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers globally, accounting for nearly 10% of all cancers. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels have been reported to increase in CRC patients. The ... -
Analysis of Point Doses to Bladder and Rectum in HDR Brachytherapy to Advanced Cervical Cancer at Apeksha Hospital Maharagama
(2022)Gynaecological cancers are fourth commonest cancer in world among women. Brachytherapy is a major treatment option for gynaecological cancers. When Brachytherapy source is implanted in cervical cavity of the patient, ... -
Analysis of the Behavior of Improved Soil under Shallow Concrete Foundations
(2022-09-29)As a step towards sustainability and environmental protection, use of waste material and by-products in construction activities is becoming a trend. Quarry dust is a waste product of stone crushing process, which can be ... -
An Analysis of the Impact of Technical Communication on Aviation Risk Mitigation in the Context of Aircraft Maintenance Operations in Sri Lanka
(2022-09-29)Aviation safety plays a vital role in the airline industry including aircraft maintenance operations. The equilibrium between safety and productivity is inversely proportionate as additional efforts on safety have an ... -
Analyzing Factors Affecting the Delay in Building Construction Projects in Sri Lanka through the Interaction of the Project Team
(2022-09)Constructions undergo unfavourable situations related to their cost overruns due to the delays and exposure to risks because of inappropriate identification and minimising of the factors. To fulfill this ... -
Analyzing the Effects of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Paddy Cultivation Using Remote Sensing: A Case Study of Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka
(2022)Land-Use and Land-Cover (LULC) change research is a type of environmental research that is closely associated with socioeconomic development. At present, the LULC changes mainly occur due to physical ... -
Anthelmintic Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Cassia fistula Linn. In-vitro Study
(2022-09-29)Anthelmintic resistance is a vital issue in controlling intestinal worm infestations. The traditional medical literature reveals the anthelmintic activity of Cassia fistula Linn. (C. fistula). Hence, our study aimed to ... -
Anti-Fatigue Activity of SM Herbal Preparation in Rats by Acute Weight-Loaded Swimming Test
(2022)Fatigue is the main obstacle to maintaining stamina. It deteriorates the capacity for the physical workout of an athlete and the quality of life of a normal person. Fatigue occurs due to the accumulation of reactive free ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic and Methanolic Extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) and Mentha piperita (Peppermint) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
(2022)The significant increase in antimicrobial resistance exhibited by microorganisms has caused the urgency for novel broad-spectrum antibiotic alternatives. This has led to extensive research on the therapeutic potential ... -
Antibiotic Sensitivity of Uropathogens to First Line Antibiotics: A Laboratory-Based Analysis from a University Hospital in Sri Lanka
(2022-09-29)Outpatient treatment of urinary tract infections is compromised due to rapid development of resistance to first line antimicrobials leading to increased healthcare cost. Continuous resistance surveillance is important ... -
The Antimicrobial Activity of Crude Extract of Pyocyanin from a Marine Isolate of Pseudomonas sp. against Clinical Strain of Staphylococcus aureus
(2022)Pyocyanin is a water-soluble blue-green, phenazine pigment synthesized by different strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has a powerful inhibitory effect on the bacterial growth and/or biofilm forming ability of the ... -
Anxiety and Depression among the Field Midwives in Selected MOH Areas in Matara District, Sri Lanka during Covid-19 Pandemic
(2022)COVID-19 outbreak was a novel experience for the mankind and it generated a psychologically difficult period for Field Midwives (FMs) who provide care to mothers and children in the community, in Sri Lanka. Hence, this ... -
Applicability of Surveillance in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
(2022-09-29)Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) is a crime prevention measure that demonstrates how the physical environment can be designed for crime prevention by minimising opportunities for crime. Sri Lanka has ... -
An Approach to Establish Local Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) for Coronary Angiography Procedures in Sri Lanka
(2022)Among many interventional procedures performed in a cardiac catheterization laboratory, Coronary Angiogram (CAG) is the most frequently performed cardiac interventional procedure. A Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) is ... -
Aspartic Protease Inhibitory Activity of Pleurotus ostreatus (Black Oyster) Growing in Sri Lanka
(2022)The literature revealed that the irregular secretion of aspartic proteases is contributed to numerous health problems including hypertension, AIDS, malaria, and Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, the discovery of natural ... -
Assessing the Adequacy of Haemodialysis and its Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Regular Haemodialysis in Teaching Hospital Jaffna
(2022)Haemodialysis is the most common renal replacement therapy for patients who are with the end-stage renal disease. Providing adequate dialysis can improve their survival, while minimizing disease complications and recurrent ...