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Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Exhibits a Relationship with the Occurrence of Microvascular Complications Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
(2022)The systemic disorder, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can eventually lead to microvascular complications as a result of persistent subclinical vascular inflammation. The literature has highlighted the use of haematological indices ... -
Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Painkiller Self-Medication among Students Undergoing Higher Education in Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2022)Self-medication (SM) is an emerging practice commonly used for pain management among higher education students. However, unreliable self-medication may lead to severe complications. Therefore, this study aims to assess ... -
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Dancing Undergraduates in the Faculty of Dancing and Drama, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2022)Dancing includes repetitive movements involving numerous joints in the body, which may cause musculoskeletal ailments. Physical health issues among dancers have not been studied in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this study is ... -
Prevalence of Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and its Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern in Patients on Haemodialysis at Haemodialysis Unit, Teaching Hospital Jaffna
(2022)Staphylococcus aureus causes the most prevalent bacterial infections in haemodialysis patients. Compared to healthy controls, patients undergoing chronic haemodialysis have an increased risk of Staphylococcus aureus nasal ... -
The Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Professional in National Dental Hospital, Colombo and Institute of Oral Health, Maharagama
(2022)It is considered that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are one of the major occupational health hazards that dental professionals have unveiled. Although dentistry is a high-risk profession for the development ... -
Professional and Social Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic among Physiotherapists Working in the State Hospitals in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
(2022)Introduction: COVID-19 rapidly overwhelmed the entire world and challenged healthcare professionals globally. Physiotherapy is one of the main professions affected by it. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was ... -
A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of Care Received by The Institutionalized Elders in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
(2022)In the current era, elderly people are more prone to have institutionalized care because of nobody to care them. It is crucial to investigate whether they are received a quality holistic care in order to improve their ... -
Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performances among Final Year Health Science Students in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2022)The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and academic performances among final year health science students in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala ... -
The Relationship between Foot Arch Index with Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength in Patients with Flat Feet Deformity and Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis
(2022)Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common type of arthritis in Sri Lanka. Any alterations of the mechanical alignments in the knee have an impact on the foot structure which biomechanically linked by a kinematic chain. This ... -
Relationship between Static Foot Posture and Ankle Range of Motion among the Physiotherapy Undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University
(2022)Foot biomechanics play a significant role in the quality of standing and ambulation. Different types of foot posture and foot’s loading characteristics can lead for alterations of foot structure which may cause long term ... -
Stress Level and Associated Factors among Undergraduates of KIU during Covid-19 Pandemic
(2022)Undergraduates feel a significant amount of stress due to a variety of factors. The covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected the students to increase their stress. Identification of the stress in the early stage is ... -
Study of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Covid-19 among Students at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University
(2022)The health crisis due to COVID-19 has escalated all over the world since the end of 2019. The people are advised to adhere to preventive measures such as social distancing, wearing masks and regular washing of hands. ... -
Study on Radiological Changes of the Aging Brain and Skull Using Computed Tomography
(2022)The physical appearance of humans changes according to the age. Every change may not be noticeable to naked eye, but it is possible to determine the microstructural changes of the brain and skull using novel quantitative ... -
A Study on the Influence of Attendance and Types of Dental Clinics for the Development of Dental Caries in Young Adults
(2022)Oral hygiene is defined as the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy. As poor oral hygiene contributes to the occurrence of dental cavities, regular dental checkups and treatments are essential ... -
Use of Vitamins and Minerals among Nurses in Sri Lanka in the Context of Getting Covid-19
(2022)Due to frequent exposure to infected patients, coronavirus disease (COVID19) causes mortality among a significant proportion of nurses. The use of vitamins and minerals against COVID-19 is a growing trend and its utilization ... -
Validation of Physical Activity Recall Questionnaire and Physical Activity Log Using the Gold Standard Doubly- Labelled Water Technique in 11-13 Year-Old Sri Lankan Children
(2022)As, commonly used physical activity questionnaires and activity logs validated against energy expenditure are not available for Sri Lankan children, this study aimed to validate physical activity recall questionnaire (PAR-Q) ... -
A Validation Study to Evaluate the Accuracy of the Beep Test in Measuring Cardiopulmonary Endurance Using Maximum Oxygen Uptake (VO2max) as the Gold Standard
(2022)Cardio pulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is the “gold standard” test for measuring real time maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) in athletes. Beep test is a commonly used indirect field test in Sri Lankan sports settings. ...