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Fabrication of Dermal Patch for Wound Care with Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposites Loaded with Gallic Acid
(2023-09)Graphene-based nanocomposites have been used as a promising drug delivery mechanism due to their signi cant properties. Gallic Acid (GA) is a natural bioactive compound with pharmacological properties including anti-bacterial, ... -
Formulation and Evaluation of a Polyherbal Hair Dye Cream of the Aqueous and Ethanoic Plant Extracts of Hibiscus rosasinensis, Coffea arabica, Syzygium aromaticum, and Cinnamomum zeylanicum
(2023-09)Polyherbal hair dye products are preferred over synthetic products due to their several bene ts. Literature reported flowers of Hibiscus rosasinensis, seeds of Coffea arabica, buds of Syzygium aromaticum, and bark of ... -
Formulation and Evaluation of a Polyherbal Hair Dye Cream of the Aqueous and Ethanolic Plant Extracts of Hibiscus rosasinensis, Coffea arabica, Syzygium aromaticum, and Cinnamomum zeylanicum
(2023-09)Polyherbal hair dye products are preferred over synthetic products due to their several bene ts. Literature reported flowers of Hibiscus rosasinensis, seeds of Co eafarabica, buds of Syzygium aromaticum, and bark of ... -
Formulation Development and Analysis of Poly-herbal Antidiabetic Tablet Dosage Form
(2023-09)Diabetes mellitus is a leading global health problem. Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Sri Lanka was 11.3% in year 2021. As synthetic antidiabetics are associated with several unintended adverse effects on long term ... -
Formulation of Nanosuspensions of Psidium guajava Fruit Extract and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity
(2023-09)Psidium guajava (Guava:G) is an antioxidant rich, one of common fruits growing in Sri Lanka. However due to certain properties of phytochemicals, the in-vivo activity of natural antioxidants is less than expected. ... -
Formulation, Characterization, and Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of a Polyherbal Hand Sanitizer Gel
(2023-09)Hand sanitizer is a popular method to maintain hand hygiene. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers have drawbacks such as skin irritation, dryness, and harshness. Thus, this study was aimed to formulate a novel antibacterial ... -
A Gender-based Evaluation of Quantitative and Radiological Computed Tomography Imaging Features in Patient with COVID-19
(2023-09)Computed Tomography (CT) is a widely utilized and precious method that is used to determine the severity of COVID-19. High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) is the inherent protocol for covid pneumonia. The chest ... -
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Silk-banana-peel Extract and their Antimicrobial Activity
(2023-09)The peels of bananas act as an ideal reducing and stabilizing agent due to the presence of secondary metabolites and biopolymers. The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using common agriculture waste biomass ... -
Identification of the Factors Afecting on the Retention of 99mTc-DMSA in Syringes among Paediatric Population
(2023-09)99mTc-DMSA is a common paediatric renal study, where radiopharmaceutical is introduced intravenously using disposable syringes. Radiopharmaceuticals retain on disposable syringes, causing under-dosing, impacting on imaging ... -
In Silico Study of the Computationally Designed Novel Vinca Alkaloid Derivatives VADRPA01 and VADRPH01 Effects on Calmodulin and Calmodulin Dependent Ca2+ Transport ATPase
(2023-09)Vinblastine was the first Vinca Alkaloid (VA) with antiproliferative properties discovered in plant C. roseus. The ability of VA drugs to bind with the Calmodulin (CaM) and Calmodulin-dependent Ca 2+ transport ATPase ... -
In vitro Analysis of the Anti-in ammatory Activity of Sri Lankan Bees’ Honey, Aloe vera, their Combination, and the Development of a Topical Anti-in ammatory Gel
(2023-09)Clinicians and scientists are on the lookout for the development of safer, sustainable alternatives for topical corticosteroids in treating in ammatory skin diseases due to the potential complications associated with ... -
In vitro Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties of Tuberous Roots of Mirabilis Jalapa Linn. Found in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The Four-O’clock plant, also known as Mirabilis jalapa Linn. is a well-known ornamental plant prized for its folklore remedies in many countries around the world. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the ... -
In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Punica granatum Bark used as Ayurvedic Medicine in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The Punica granatum (Delum), which is utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, is one such widely used medicinal plant. Several parts of this plant have been used to treat several illnesses and Delum bark has been shown to contain ... -
In-vitro Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Mixture against Common Microbial Strains Causing Urinary Tract Infections and Cytotoxicity Determination using Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay
(2023-09)In recent years antibiotic resistance has emerged as a global health concern. Ayurvedic and traditional medicine use plant based medications to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Aim of the study to detect the ... -
Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease and Assessment of Risk Factors among Tuberculosis Patients Attended to the Chest Clinic, Regional Director’s Office of Health Services, Badulla
(2023-09)The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is significantly high in TB patients. Risk factors associated with TB are multifactorial. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted to ... -
Intestinal Parasitosis : Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among Parents of Children aged 1-5 years in Hanwella Medical O cer of Health Area, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Intestinal Parasitosis (IP) is a group of diseases of public health concern, caused by di erent species of protozoa and helminths. Prevalence is highest among children in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate ... -
Intestinal Parasitosis: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among Parents of Children aged 1-5 years in Hanwella Medical Officer of Health Area, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Intestinal Parasitosis (IP) is a group of diseases of public health concern, caused by different species of protozoa and helminths. Prevalence is highest among children in developing countries. This study aimed to ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Pregnant Mothers toward Cesarean Section in Rural Community in Pallepola Division, Matale, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Cesarean Section (CS) is a common surgical procedure used in childbirth when vaginal delivery poses risks to the mother or baby. The knowledge and attitudes of pregnant mothers towards CS play a crucial role in determining ... -
Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Carcinoma among Female Students Aged 18-20 in Selected Schools in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Cervical carcinoma due to Human Papilloma Virus is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among gynecological cancers in developing countries such as Sri Lanka. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about Responsive Care in Early Childhood among Public Health Midwives in Kandy District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The process of watching/picking a child’s interests, curiosities, and cues, to nd out what they mean and promptly responding to them sensitively is known as responsive care. The aim of this study was to investigate the ...