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Effects of acute organophosphorus or paraquat exposure on neuromuscular function and efficacy of antioxidant therapy in acute paraquat poisoning

Jayasinghe, S.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Organophosphates (OP) are the most frequently involved pesticides in acute poisoning. Paraquat (PQ) poisoning has the highest case fatality. As the mechanism of PQ toxicity includes free radical generation, antioxidants ...
Antidiabetic effects of some medicinal plant extracts in rats with chemically induced diabetes mellitus

Attanayake, A.P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Medicinal plants have been recommended for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in Sri Lanka since antiquity. The study investigated the antidiabetic effects of selected medicinal plant extracts in alloxan induced and ...
Association of testosterone and CRP with the severity of coronary artery disease among male patients: A case-control hospital-based study

Wickramatilake, C.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Epidemiological studies have found an inverse association between testosterone and coronary artery disease (CAD), while a positive association was observed between inflammation and CAD in men, but the relationships are ...
Nutritional status and associated factors among cancer patients attending Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya: Identifying the opportunities for nursing interventions

Muthumali, H.D.; De Silva, K.; Wijesinghe, C.J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Cancer is a global health problem. Increasing incidence of cancer is observed both in developed and developing countries, including Sri Lanka. All cancer treatment options carry nutrition risk and may lead to malnutrition. Thus, ...
Evaluation of Clinical Features and Identification of 22qll deletion among selected patients with cleft palate

Prabodha, L.B.L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Cleft palate is the commonest multifactorial genetic disorder with a prevalence of0.43-2.45 per 1000. It is associated with more than 400 syndromes. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the demographic background, ...
System barriers in diffusion of innovations: a case in promoting newborn screening behavior in postnatal mothers

Wickramarachchi, B.; Hettiarchchi, M.; Perera, B.; Liyanage, C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

A rapid assessment tool is used in community health and other community development projects to identify behavioral determinants associated with a particular behavior. Health promotion activities targeted on maternal and ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on venous blood sample collection among the nurses in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya (THK)

Amarasinghe, A.A.T.D.K.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Gamage, M.W.K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Venous blood tests perform a major role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the health setting. The knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare staff has an impact on proper venous blood sample collection ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of dietary management among Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) patients

Perera, A.C.H.; Samarawickrama, M.B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) has become a major cause of deaths in the world. Unhealthy dietary pattern is an indirect risk factor for IHD. Assessing about the knowledge, attitude and existing practices about dietary management ...
Knowledge and practices of mothers regarding complementary feeding of babies aged 6-24 months and its correlates in Bope-Poddala MOH area

Madhavi, G.G.M.; Amarasena, S.; Madushanthi, H.J.H. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

The present study was conducted in Bope-Poddala MOH area of Galle district, Sri Lanka to assess the knowledge and practices regarding complementary feeding of babies' age 6-24 months. A descriptive cross sectional study ...
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Drug compliance and patient related factors associated with levothyroxine therapy for patients with Hypothyroidism

Ariyarathna, G.H.A.C.; Fonseka, H.N.D.P.; Hewawasam, S.P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Hypothyroidism is a relatively common chronic disease affecting 2-3% of general population worldwide. Treatment is life-long levothyroxine. The main problem with treatment for any chronic disease is poor drug compliance. ...
Burden of patients with traumatic injuries admitted to Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

Somarathna, K.C.S.; Gamage, M.W.K.; Lenora, R.S.J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Trauma is a leading cause of hospitalization. Epidemiology of injuries, risk factors and burden caused by them have not been adequately studied in Sri Lanka. To study the incidence of various types of injuries, their ...
Overweight and obesity in young people: Role of gender, diet and active life style

Fernando, S.; Perera, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Overweight and obesity in children below the age of 12 years and young individuals is a global public health issue. Obese children are more likely to stay obese in their adult years and are at higher risk of developing ...
Drug and investigation costs of inward patients: Expenses from the patient and the government

Wagachchi, W.P.; Abesekara, T.; Kommalage, M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-10)

Government spends a huge amount of money on health. Although the government spends considerably, the patients also have to spend while they stay in a government hospital. To study the expenditure on drugs and investigations ...

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