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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 ...
A Preliminary Study to Detect the Presence of Bacteria in Lumbar Disc Herniation
(2023-09)
Bacterial bio lm in lumbar discs worsens pain by attracting in ammatory cells. Study
aims to detect bacteria in herniated discs of patients undergoing lumbar microdiscectomy.
Discs (n=23) were collected, into cooked meat ...
Variation of Biochemical Parameters in Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Little information is available on the e ect of COVID-19 infection on biochemistry of
Sri Lankan patients. Owing to this lack of information, prognosis on development
of complications were di cult to predict. Hence, this ...
Comparison of Estimated – Glomerular Filtration Rates Given by Di erent Serum Creatinine Based Equations among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Attending the Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a health issue a ecting nearly 13.4% of the global population
and also a major burden on the health sector of Sri Lanka. The investigation of the
estimated Glomerular Filtration Rates ...
Antimicrobial Activity of Flueggea leucopyrus Willd (Katupila) Leaf Extracts against Some Common Milk Pathogens
(2023-09)
Flueggea leucopyrus Willd is a natural herbal plant native to Sri Lanka with great ayurvedic
therapeutic potential, and this study assessed the antimicrobial activity of methanolic
extracts of F. leucopyrus Willd against ...
Determination of Glycemic Index, Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities of Palmyra/Borassus abellifer Treacle
(2023-09)
B. abellifer treacle is a well-known local traditional sweetener. This study was performed
to determine the glycaemic-index ( GI), antidiabetic, and antioxidant activities of
methanolic(ME) and aqueous extract(AE) of ...
Nurses’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding Cancer Pain Management in Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama
(2023-09)
Cancer pain management has signi cant impact on cancer patients’ journey through
illness. Nurses at National Cancer Institute play an important role in managing cancer
pain. E ective cancer pain management requires good ...
Prospective Surveillance of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Site Phlebitis among Patients Admitted to Medical and Surgical Wards at University Hospital Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Phlebitis is a common complication associated with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
(PIVC) usage and may cause adverse outcomes to the patient. The current study was
aimed to determine the PIVC site phlebitis incidence ...
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 ...