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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 ...
An Analysis of Coping Strategies for Managing Stress among Healthcare Professional Undergraduates of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Peiris, T.S.A.; Prasadi, G.A.M.; Hettihewa, S.K.; Karunaratna, A.C. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: University is the best platform which provides opportunities for undergraduates to develop their successful career. However, it is noticed that university life has become stressful for undergraduates due ...
Antibacterial Effect of Selected Medicinal Plants Used in Ayurveda against Wound Infecting Bacteria

Weerarathne, K.A.H.P.; Priyashani, M.M.T.D.; Wijesekara, G.U.S.; Uluwaduge, I.; Priyadarshani, A.M.B.; Jayatilleke, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: The increasing antimicrobial resistance exhibited by wound infecting bacteria has led to extensive research on the antimicrobial activity of selected medicinal plants. Objective: To investigate and compare ...
Antimicrobial Activity of Two Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts against Propionibacterium acnes

Kumara, M.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Attanayake, A.P.; Pathirage, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition seen among teenagers and young adults. The severe form of the condition can be distressing, because of pain and skin scarring. The commonest aetiological agent for ...
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 ...
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes on Sexual Education among Teenagers in Matale District, Sri Lanka

Ranaweera, S.P.M.T.; Krishanthi, N.M.V.; Weerakoon, W.M.N.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Sexual education aims to strengthen the ability of adolescents into making the correct choices regarding relationships, sexuality and health. Meanwhile, it does not encourage them to engage in sexual ...
Assessment of the Effects of Delay in Separation of Plasma and Analysis, on Pre-Analytical Stability of Plasma Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Chamalee, E.A.V.; Dissanayake, M.; Gunawardane, K.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is an unstable pituitary hormone circulated in very low concentrations in blood. Therefore, strict procedures are followed in plasma ACTH assay in current laboratory ...
Assessment of Weight and Quality of Backpacks Used by Children in Selected School in Galle District

Mahakumara, S.; Gunawardena, S.; Gunawardana, K.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Heavy backpacks can cause back-pain and postural defects in children. Over the years, the weight of school backpack and the number of children getting treated with spinal braces for scoliosis have increased. ...
Association between Learning Environment and Perceived Stress among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jagoda, T.; Rathnayake, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Learning environment includes classroom learning, skill practice and clinical learning, could be identified as one of the key sources of perceived stress among nursing students. Objective: To assess the ...
Association of Serum Gamma Glutamyltransferase with Random Plasma Glucose and Body Mass Index in Selected Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Subjects

Bandara, G.P.D.; Thennakoon, S.M.; Withanage, N.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) is known as a predictor for several diseases such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, liver diseases and alchol abuse. There is a strong association of obesity ...
Association of Taste and Smell Changes with Dietary Practices among Pregnant Mothers Attending the Antenatal Clinic in Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara

Dissanayake, S.A.D.M.P.D.; Imendra, K.G.; Gamage, M.W.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Taste and smell changes are found to be very common at the early stage of pregnancy and gradually reduced at the late pregnancy. Physiological and hormonal changes may lead to these changes. Taste and smell ...
Awareness of Home-Based Management of Childhood Diarrhoea among Mothers of Children under Five Years old in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka

Kularathna, H.M.S.S.; Kaldera, R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Worldwide, about 480,000 children die annually from diarrhoea despite availability of simple effective treatment. According to UNICEF and WHO diarrhoea can be controlled by home-based management with Oral ...
Awareness on the Screening Methods of Breast Cancer Among Females in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Hamid, M.N.I.; Pillai, M.F.A.; Muthugala, I.K.; Rajah, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Bakground: Breast cancer is considered as the commonest cancer that affects women. Due to the critical escalation of breast cancer incidence, it has become vital to inform the community regarding breast cancer ...
Barriers for Performing Breast Self-Examination among the Advanced Level Students in Selected Girls’ School, Gampaha District

Kumari, B.M.N.; Gunathilaka, P.N.D.; Danansuriya, D.A.P.K.; Dharamarathna, H.H.N.D.; Jayamaha, A.R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting the women worldwide. In 2018, 1183 deaths were occurred attributed to breast cancers in Sri Lanka. Early detection and prompt treatment will reduce the risk ...
Breakfast Skipping: Associated Factors and Its Effect on Academic Performances of School Children in the Zonal Education Division-Galle

Madusanka, P.D.K.; Rodrigo, M.; Darshana, I.L.A.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Breakfast is considered as the most important meal of the day. However, it was identified as the mostly skipping meal of the day, especially among children. Regular breakfast consumption helps to maintain ...
Communication Barriers among Patients and Nursing Students from Two Selected State Universities During their Clinical Learning

Nasmil, U.H.M.; Seneviratne, S.M.K.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Nursing undergraduates frequently communicate with patients during their clinical training. Communication may act as a barrier to reach the desired quality of their learning. Patient-related and student-related ...
The Correlation between Body Mass Index and Levels of Serum Liver Enzymes of 18-32 Aged Healthy Individuals

Dilhara, E.L.A.N.N.; Kumara, K.D.C.P.; Dias, P.; Priyadarshani, A.M.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Elevated levels of serum liver transaminases and gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) are good indicators of liver cell and hepatobiliary damages, respectively. But, increased levels of these enzymes mostly ...
Do Human Relationships Play a Role to Change the Perception of Drug Addicts in Rehabilitation?: A Qualitative Study

Thilakarathne, S.D.T.H.; Perera, B.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Drug addiction has become a major health issue, specificaly, among young people in Sri Lanka. Family, peer and other social relationships are found to be closely associated with substance use behavior in ...
The Effect of Flooding on Mental Health as Perceived by Parents and Students in a Selected Rural Community in Galle District: A Qualitative Study

Colombathanthri, D.V.; Madushanthi, H.J.H.; Lenora, J. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Sri Lanka has two distinct monsoon seasons and commonly experiences seasonal flooding due to extreme rainfall. Particularly Southern region is more susceptible to flooding during South-West season. During ...

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