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Effect of Health-Literacy and Self-Management Efficacy on the Health-Related Quality of Life of Hypertensive Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Disease processes and subjective factors such as Health Literacy (HL) and Self-Management Efficacy (SME) affect the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of hypertensive patients. The main objective of this study was ... -
Establishment of Facility Reference Level for Computed Tomography in Radiotherapy Simulation Examinations at National Cancer Institute Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Computed Tomography (CT) plays a crucial role in radiotherapy treatment planning. The optimization of radiation dose to patient during CT simulation is not a matter of concern so far in most of the countries but it cannot ... -
Establishment of Institutional Diagnostic Reference Levels for Whole-body Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Imaging Procedures
(2023-09)The use of Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) imaging has become more popular in oncology. A concern with PET/CT is the combined radiation doses from both CT and radiopharmaceuticals. A Diagnostic ... -
Evaluation of Excipient Properties of Starch Extracted from Dioscorea alata (Kahata Angala) grown in Sri Lanka and its Suitability in the Formulation of a Losartan Potassium Tablet
(2023-09)Starch is an essential excipient used in the manufacturing process of pharmaceuticals. This study aimed to evaluate the excipient properties of Dioscorea alata which is locally called Kahata Angala compared to commercially ... -
An Evaluation of the Relationship between Viral Load and Quantitative Chest Computed Tomography Imaging Features in Patients with COVID-19
(2023-09)COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a highly infectious global pandemic. Diagnosis relies on the RTPCR test, with Cycle threshold (Ct ) value as an indirect measure of viral load. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) ... -
An Exploration of Coping Strategies used During the Examination Period by Final Year Allied Health Undergraduates of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University; A Qualitative Study
(2023-09)Academic and clinical coursework often leads to high levels of stress among undergraduates specially during exam period, which may induce anxiety, depression and decreased academic outcomes. Recognizing the need for ... -
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 ...