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The Prevalence of Hyperlipidemia and Association of Dietary Habits with Lipid Profile Parameters in Final Year Undergraduates of University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Pathirana, R.K.S.; Wickramasinghe, C.D.; Wijesekara, G.U.S.; Bandara, E.M.S.; Samaranayake, T.S.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Hyperlipidemia is becoming a burden to the adult population of the world especially, in middle income and low-income countries like Sri Lanka. Mainly undergraduates of all universities badly practice unhealthy ...
Hepatoprotective Activity of Osbeckia octandra Capsule against Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Rats

Kesharika, K.H.S.; Perera, K.A.K.P.; Sugandhika, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is an asymptomatic disorder that is characterized by the accumulation of excessive fat (triglyceride) in hepatocytes without significant alcohol consumption. Novel ...
Antimicrobial Potential in Poultry Feed Used in Poultry in Kegalle District

Ranaweera, N.P.N.M.; Peiris, H.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Rampant use of antibiotics in the livestock sector makes a significant contribution for the development and spread of antibiotic resistance. Objectives: To determine the presence of antimicrobial activity ...
Assessment of Dilutional Linearity of Six Common Serum Tumour Markers Using Commercial Diluents and Pooled Serum on Automated Immunoassay Platforms

Thilakarathna, P.T.A.; Dissanayake, M.; Gunawardana, K.B.; Akalanka, H.M.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Tumour markers are produced in the body on cancers and quantified in laboratories for diagnosis of malignancies. If concentrations of markers lie beyond the analytical ranges, dilutions are performed. The ...
Acute, Chronic Pain and Its Association with Serum Interleukin-6 and Highly Sensitive C Reactive Protein in Patients with Cervical or Lumbar Disc Herniation

Imrana, M.F.; Priyankara, H.G.R.; Withanage, N.D.; Attanayake, D.; Dias, P.; Athiththan, L.V. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Intervertebral Disc Herniation (IDH) that occurs mainly in the lumbar and cervical region of the spine is a common cause for radiculopathy and associated pain. IDH is often accompanied by acute and chronic ...
A Study of Phenolic Contents and in vitro Antioxidant Activity of Different Solvent Leaf Extracts Obtained from Heen Kekiri/Len Kekiri (Mukia maderaspatana L.) Grown in Sri Lanka

Hettihewa, S.K.; Narsuja, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Hyperphysiological burden of free radicals causes the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants and results in the oxidation of biomolecules. Hence, there is a need to supply exogenous supply of ...
The Effect of Ion Concentration on the Linearity of 25% Sulfosalicylic Acid Standard Curve

Jinadasa, A.G.R.G.; Siriwardhana, I.D.; Gunawardana, K.B.; Attanayake, A.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Sulfosalicylic acid (SSA) test is a well-established semi-quantitative method used for the determination of the total protein content of urine. Previously 25% SSA method was optimized for quantitative ...
Prevalence of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Variation of Symptoms with Proton Pump Inhibitors Usage

Jayawickrama, G.C.P.; Sudeshika, S.H.T.; Nanayakkara, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) complications are more frequent and vary among different stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients who receive various treatment plans. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are prescribed ...
Preparation of Wine from Garcinia xanthochymus fruit and Determination of Potential Antioxidant Activity

Jayarathna, D.T.G.C.N.; Karunaratne, G.H.R.E.; Udari, A.H.G.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Garcinia xanthochymus (yellow mangosteen) is a fruit with good nutritional attributes and medicinal values. However, it is a seasonal fruit which has a short shelf-life under the prevailing weather conditions ...
Patient Related Factors of Poor Drug Compliance among Type 2 Diabetes Patients Attending to the Endocrinology Clinic at the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya

Jayamali, K.L.C.N.; Sumanasinghe, N.A.; Somathilaka, A.G.T.N.; Samaraweera, D.D.S.; Prabodha, L.B.L.; Priyanthi, W.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a complex and common non communicable disease which is associated with macro and micro vascular complications involving increased morbidity and mortality among all age ...
Knowledge and Attitudes regarding Oral Cancer and Self-examination of the Mouth and Risk Assessment for Oral Cancer in Individuals above 30 years of Age in Divisional Secretariat Kesbewa

Karunathilaka, C.D.M.P.; Fernando, M.S.M.; Kavindi, K.G.W.; Rathnayaka, R.M.S.S.T.; Kumara, K.P.C.S.P.; Senavirathna, D.M.M.D.; Kumarasinghe, I.H.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Oral cancer has been emerged as a significant global public health concern. Compared to other South Asian countries the incidence of oral cancers in Sri Lanka is high. In Sri Lanka out of all cancers ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Management of Febrile Illnesses in Children and Patients’ Satisfaction about Doctors’ Communication among Parents who admitted their Children Age between 2 -12 Years Old in Teaching Hospital Peradeniya

Jashaayini, S.; Rasnayake, M.M.; Rathnayake, A.R.M.A.U.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Fever is a very common febrile illness among children in Sri Lanka. There are no clear guidelines in practice for hospital admission and home management of febrile patients. Doctor-patient communication has ...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Management of Childhood Asthma among the Parents who seek Treatment for their Asthmatic Child from Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Sri Lanka

Sepalika, H.M.S.; Madushani, K.A.P.; Nadeeshani, H.K.H.; Subasingha, S.A.S.M.; Shashika, A.J.; Dharmarathna, H.N.N.D.; Jayamaha, A.R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in childhood in the world and it was estimated that 14% of the children experienced symptoms of asthma. The prevalence of asthma among 5 to 11 ...
Knowledge Regarding Palliative Care among Undergraduate Nurses in KAATSU International University

Niroshiya, N.D.D.; Jayasinghe, J.A.A.P.; Udadeniya, A.G.U.M.; Wathudura, T.N.P.; Kanchana, K.T.G.; Priyadarshani, U.G.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Palliative care is a health care specialty that is delivering care to persons with life threatening or debilitating illness from diagnosis till death and then into bereavement care for the family. Nurses play ...
Knowledge and Attitudes towards Thalassemia and Pre-Marital Screening Tests among Undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Ahnaf, M.A.M.; Atapattu, A.M.P.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Thalassemia is considered as the commonest single gene disorder in Sri Lanka. Nevertheless, poor awareness regarding the screening tests is one of the major combative factors that could lead to Thalassemia ...
Investigation of in-vitro Antibacterial Properties of Human Cerumen of Healthy Individuals Attending the National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Nadeesha, D.S.; Gunawardane, K.A.K.N.; Karunarathna, K.K.A.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Prevalence of bacterial ear infections is moderately high in developing countries like Sri Lanka. Absence of human cerumen is known to predispose to ear infections. Objectives: To investigate in-vitro ...
Impact of Brief Educational Intervention and Telephone Reminders on Appropriate Use of Warfarin; a Pilot Study

Gunapala, P.C.S.K.; Dissanayake, D.M.K.A.; De Silva, D.N.S.; Fahim, A.C.M.; Karunanayaka, K.D.S.V. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Warfarin is a commonly used oral anticoagulant in clinical practice. Optimal treatment with warfarin is challenging since it has a narrow therapeutic index. İt is associated with high frequency of food and ...
Identification and Comparison of Prophylactic Antibiotic Usage Patterns in a Surgical Unit as the Initial Step to Establish a Guideline for the Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Sewwandi, A.D.D.; Ekanayake, E.M.U.J.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Use of prophylactic antibiotics is the most common intervention to avoid surgical site infections (SSI). Indiscriminate use of antibiotics may lead problems including, increasing cost and the emergence of ...
Factors Affecting Preterm Delivery among Mothers Admitted to Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, Sri Lanka

Minuri, K.H.S.; Kulasekara, I.U.; Kumari, P.M.A.; Perera, W.A.D.S.; Hewabatage, P.N.; Priyanthi, W.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Premature or preterm baby is defined as the birth of an infant, born prior to 37 completed weeks of gestation. There is a high prevalence of premature births globally and around 24000 births annually in Sri ...
Factors Associated with Adjustment to the New Learning Environment among First Year Nursing Students at Government Nursing Schools in Northern and Eastern Provinces, Sri Lanka

Wijayasundara, W.M.S.K.; Meegoda, M.K.D.L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Adjustment to the nursing school environment as a freshman is crucial for the future academic progress and a successful career and life of an individual. To be an effective nurse in the future, the new ...

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