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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 ...
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 ...
Microscopic Characteristics and Phytochemical Screening of Crudia zeylanica
(2023-09)
Crudia zeylanica (Fabaceae) is a native, critically endangered plant in Sri Lanka. It was
rediscovered recently after recorded in 1911. Its uses or any activity have not been reported.
The objectives of this study were ...
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 ...
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 ...
Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Associated Lifestyle Behaviours among Female Nurses in Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Overweight and obesity are de ned as abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that
may impair health. Being overweight and obese among nurses is an important issue as it
can a ect their health and professional capability ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sedentary Behavior and Social Loneliness in Before, During and After the Lockdown Periods in COVID-19 Pandemic among Physiotherapy Undergraduate Students in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
The COVID-19 pandemic had become a major global threat in whole over the world.
To control the rapid infection, the country was lockdown. The aim of this study was
to assess the level of sedentary behavior and social ...
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 ...