Browsing 2022 IRC Abstracts by Title
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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 ... -
Assessment of Attitudes towards Herbal Medication in Response to Covid-19 Infection among Undergraduate Students in KIU Sri Lanka
(2022)The utilization of herbal products as medicine can be traced back to ancient Assyrians, Egyptians, Chinese, and Indians. The demand for herbal medicine is increasing due to the need to boost immunity. This study assessed ... -
Assessment of Eye Lens Dose in Interventional Cardiology
(2022)The International Commission on Radiological Protection decreased the annual eye lens dose limit to 20 mSv in 2011 from the recommended value of 150 mSv in 2007 to reduce radiation-induced lens opacity in radiation workers ... -
Assessment of Groundwater Quality due to Leachate Generated from a Solid Waste Dumpsite
(2022-09-29)In Sri Lanka, one of the main sources of groundwater pollution is the leachate generated from solid waste dumpsites. Karadiyana landfill is located 2km from Ratmalana airport, which receives nearly 500 tons of Municipal ... -
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Vitamin D and Its Deficiency among Undergraduates in a Tertiary Educational Institution In Sri Lanka; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
(2022)Many people in tropical Asian nations suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, despite receiving sufficient sunlight throughout the year. Because inadequate vitamin D can cause a deficiency, which increases the ... -
Assessment of Knowledge and Clinical Skills for Minimum Image Set in POCUS for Efast and Lung Scan among Sri Lankan Emergency Medicine Trainees
(2022-09-29)Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is used by clinicians to answer specific questions to expedite emergency care until a comprehensive assessment can be done. Minimal image set in POCUS is considered the most critical ... -
An Assessment of RTK and PPK Solutions in a CORS Network
(2022-09)Recently, Sri Lanka has developed a greater interest in surveying applications based on Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) technology. CORS Real Time Kinematic (RTK) can perform well through a good ... -
Assessment of Setup Errors in Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy for Pelvic Tumours Using Cone Beam-Computed Tomography
(2022)Assessment of setup errors during conformal radiotherapy becomes more common to achieve the goal of radiotherapy. Radiotherapy centres have developed unique margins for better treatment delivery which are generated ...